by | Jun 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
In the current NZ job market, there is a significant shortage of truck drivers. Because of this, there is an unmet demand across the country for more people who are willing to work as truck drivers, and this situation is not going to improve any time soon. If you want...
by | Jun 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
Drivers whose focus shifts while on the road are the ones who put others most at risk. So how does your organisation deal with driver distraction? According to a recent study conducted at Monash University, most drivers worldwide are distracted by everything other...
by | May 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
At Roadtrain, we are often asked about the steps for obtaining a heavy vehicle licence in New Zealand. The following blog is an attempt to answer all questions surrounding the subject. It explains which vehicle weights are covered by each heavy vehicle class and how...
by | May 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a spike in demand for heavy vehicle drivers in New Zealand, with truck, trailer, bus, and heavy forklift operators in high demand. To operate any of these, you must possess a heavy vehicle licence. There are four types of licences...
by | Apr 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
The winter months are typically very busy times for forklift operators. Warehouses bustle with activity as goods are continually loaded and unloaded onto delivery trucks and storage racks to fulfil orders in time for mid-winter sales. On the other hand, it is a known...
by | Apr 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
This is one question that is very common. So, we thought, why not discuss it in length about it. If you’re living in New Zealand and want to operate a forklift, you will NEED a forklift licence. To get a forklift licence, everyone must undergo certain training. You...
