Keep On Moving

On Schedule, a new podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with National Road Carriers (NRC) CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers on the work the association does – the wins, the challenges, and the strategies taken on key issues of the day.
This month – Time of Use Charging.

Don Gordon is today one of the true patriarchs of Hauraki Plains, Thames Valley trucking. Many of you will know his sons Craig and Nigel Gordon, both well respected engineers in their respective fields in the road transport industry.

Don’s story begins in pre-war Hauraki Plains, first in business for himself and then amalgamating with the family enterprise, high profile entity of the era Sarjants Transport, a firm that would become half of Provincial Transport Ltd.

Don went on under his own flag and was a pioneer in the arrival of big US trucks into the local and wider Bay of Plenty log truck scene.

In two months Don turns 90, an amazing human being who will have you with him the whole way through the story. 

She's a big red land, our closest neighbour, best buddy, and nirvana for truck-heads! Each month we catch-up with one of our many friends the land of the billabong to see what's happening locally. This month it's one of the world's great global truckers: Paul O'Callaghan, maybe the Emerald Isle's best known trucking export is doing his 10th cattle season at RTA, and we catch up with one of the industry's warmest, most welcoming, and obliging characters. 

You could be with him at the Rover's Return having a beer. It's always a hell of a laugh catching up with our good mate and Commercial Motor magazine editor Will Shiers to see what's going on in Blighty and the Euro zone. 

In this month's Business Podcast...

The phrase 'Trucks as a Service' appears to be popping up more and more. New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid talks to New Zealand Trucking magazine editor Gavin Myers about what it might actually mean and where that particular path might lead.

Blake Noble's written a Carriers' Corner blinder in the July 24 issue of New Zealand Trucking magazine. It's time to shake off the dross people and create your own silver lining – just what the industry and country need at the moment. We had to chat to him about it.

We catch up with Penske NZ general sales manager Dean Hoverd to chat about the recent regional drive day held in Wacol Queensland, and the exciting times Penske has ahead with the latest generation of its two anchor products here, MAN and Western Star.

The IRTENZ 2024 scholarship was so close in terms of application quality, the body decided an unprecedented decision was required. Not only would one person receive the scholarship to attend a three-day Fundamentals of Heavy Vehicle Dynamics course at Michigan University, but two additioal assistance packages would be awarded also. Last month we talked to the winner, Rory O'Sullivan from Fruehauf NZ, and this month we catch up with the two recipients of the assistance packages – Tim Stone from Randal and Associates, and Alan Kirk from Gary Douglas Engineering, both from Palmerston.

In the first of the new series called On Schedule with the NRC, New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with National Road Carriers (NRC) CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers on the work the association does – the wins, the challenges, and the strategy taken on key issues of the day. In Episode 1 we drive headlong into the polarising subject of Time of Use charging and discuss what it actually means, and the association's approach.

Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully! This month, part 2 of Out of Sight Shouldn't be out of Mind - Acidy seas and stalling currents.

The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table. The result is …. concerning.

Dave McCoid, editorial director New Zealand Trucking Media, Gavin Myers, editor New Zealand Trucking Magazine, and Carl Kirkbeck, a stranger from Invercargill, are joined this month by good friend and contributor to the magazine, Craig McCauley.

The boys discuss the Gore Truck Show, the new $500 million pothole fund, what to look out for in the June issue of New Zealand Trucking magazine, new trucks entering the market – and some that maybe won't – and lament road users who make up their own road rules.

Of course, we delve into the latest offerings from Mike's Transport Warehouse – proud sponsors of the vocational podcast feature interview. 

In the June Keep on Moving Podcast - Vocational Edition:

The old saying goes 'everything you'll ever need is right beneath your feet'. Philip Wareing is a superb example – a young, hard-working industrious bloke who went into business in the mid 70s as a pathway to realising his dream of owning a farm. Yes, he's certainly ticked that box, but so much more also. On a stunning Autumn Canterbury morning in his Methven office, he took time to share a truly inspirational story.

This is one of the great New Zealand business stories and an interview you certainly won't want to miss.

Outback Trucker and co-founder of the reborn Truckin' Life, if the world was full of Yogi Kendalls it would be a far happier and glass-half-full place. We catch up with the Australasian trucking icon to see what's going on in the big red land.  

Then, you could be with him at the Rover's Return having a beer ... It's always a hell of a laugh catching up with our good mate and Commercial Motor magazine editor Will Shiers, to see what's going on in Blighty and the Euro zone. 

Land of the free and home of the brave, there's no place quite like the US and nothing quite like being state-side. We catch up with our regular contacts to what they've been up to and what's going on ... This month, expat Kiwi Dave Tanner updates us on what's happening at Kiwi Trucking in Mississippi.

In the May edition of the Keep On Moving Podcast – Business edition

Murray Lindsay catches up with Scania New Zealand MD Victor Carvalho, just over six months into his tenure in the top Kiwi role. We might be a little country tucked away in the bottom of a big world, but we can still come up with plenty of surprises for those coming here from other markets – cool trucks, plenty of variation, and big engines. Supporting the aftersales is key to the company vision and tomorrow's success.

Dave McCoid talk to Fruehauf NZ general manager of manufacturing Rory O'Sullivan, who recently won the IRTENZ scholarship to attend a three day course on the Fundamentals of Heavy Vehicle Dynamics at the University of Michigan.

UD has a new Quon with enhanced safety features. Dave McCoid talks to Colin Muir, general manager UD Truck Distributors in New Zealand, and New Zealand's UD oracle himself, key account manager Marvin Fynn. A chat perfectly aligned to the upcoming June 2024 New Zealand Trucking magazine, which features two of the new models working for Auckland icon, Tom Ryan Cartage. 

There's a whole new world heading our way, and whether we like it or not, we need to find out more about it so we're ready. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering tomorrow's goods...

This month – Ryan McDonald from Hiringa Energy speaks about the exciting developments for both Hiringa and the road transport industry here.

Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully...

This month – Out of sight shouldn't be out of mind: Part 1

This month the boys are joined by our good mate from across in the big red island and editor of Truckin' Life, Mike Williams.

They also discuss the country's appalling cellphone network, the appalling roadside facilities for truck drivers, the all-new New Zealand Trucking Media Friday EDM mailer, the recently awarded IRTENZ engineering scholarships ... and other bits and pieces.

Join Dave McCoid, editorial director New Zealand Trucking Media; Gavin Myers, editor New Zealand Trucking magazine; and Carl Kirkbeck, roving reporter extraordinaire.

In our very first business edition of the Podcast Dave McCoid talks with ....

Mark Wareing following the opening of the Fairfield Freight Hub on 19th April. 

Alex Watson co-founder of Christchurch based Jump Charging speaks on what they're dong and offering behind the scenes to keep the alternatively propelled wheels rolling as they arrive in greater and great numbers.

And Environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and envirionmental issues of the day , as they should be discussed - respectfully !

Enjoy

The intellectual might of the New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table. The result is ….. concerning.

This month we make an announcement as Blokes Yarning will become it's own thing, released to the world before the full Keep On Moving podcast episode.

Join the team:

Dave McCoid, editorial director New Zealand Trucking Media.

Gavin Myers, editor New Zealand Trucking magazine.

Carl Kirkbeck, southern roving reporter New Zealand Trucking Media.

And Murray Lindsay – a special guest and familiar voice from Whangaparaoa...

The intellectual might of the New Zealand Trucking Media team brings all they have to the table. The result is … concerning. This month the brain power is enhanced no end however, with a real pro – Tim Giles, editor of PowerTorque magazine in Australia, joins the team for a yarn. 

In the Mike's Transport Warehouse feature interview, another life truly akin to a Boys Own Adventure, Ken Kirk has lived life to the full having witnessed at an early age just how precious and fragile it is following the death by accident of his brother Malcom. Trucks, machines, lighthouse keeping, and lots more are in the Ken Kirk life book, all spread between the ANZAC nations. He's a life lesson in opportunity, optimism, and learning. There'll be plenty to take away from this one. 

Then, there's a whole new world heading our way, and whether we like it or not, we need to find out more about it so we're ready ... powering on talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who who will still be responsible for delivering tomorrows goods.

We get the segment going with a chat to Scott Robinson, national sales manager for Volvo Trucks New Zealand, and Kirsten Chaddock, national emerging technology manager for Volvo Trucks, Bus and Coach in New Zealand.

In a new podcast section, Clear the Air sees co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully! 

Finally, you could be with him at the pub having a beer ... It's always a hell of a laugh catching up with our good mate and Commercial Motor magazine editor Will Shiers to see what's going on in Blighty and the Euro zone.