Keep On Moving New Zealand Trucking Media

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.

In Episode 28 of the Keep on Moving podcast...
Dave, Gav and Carl talk about trucks, industry, events of the past month, the Feb 24 issue of New Zealand Trucking magazine, and anything else that takes their fancy. Where 'Blokes yarning' ends up is often alarming and always fun.
In the Mike's Transport Warehouse feature interview ... With Kenworth's New Zealand representative Southpac recently holding its birthday weekend for the great marque's 100 years, we went looking for a true Kenworth guts-and-glory story about big trucks, long hours and big loads. One of New Zealand's legacy trucking brands and liveries, Rorison Mineral Developments (RMD) trialblazed its way through early big-truck bulk cartage in the central North Island and Bay of Plenty. Founded by the late Ian Rorison, a risk taker and innovator who tapped into all that Kenworth promised on its arrival in New Zealand, RMD in the late 70s and 80s had it all – and drivers Ron McClean and Ken Forsythe share their tales.
Then, the Teletrac Navman Technology, Maintenance and Safety Conference takes place on 13 and 14 March. It's going to be like nothing before, an unaffordably affordable two-day conference with the sole aim of providing delegates with useable, practical, tools and information they can take home and apply to their businesses across a plethora of key industry subjects. New Zealand Trucking Association's Carol McGeady updates us what to expect. 
One for the bookshelf… In the early 2000s Mike Isle wrote Ridin' the Rainbow, the history of the New Zealand Truck Trailer Manufacturer's Federation. Commissioned by the Federation, it is a must read for anyone with an interest in New Zealand road transport. Now, he’s released the sequel, In The Blood. It documents developments in the industry through the first two decades of the new century … the successor generations, and new entrants. Written in Mike's unique, dramatic, yet conversational style, In The Blood should not be left off the bookshelf of any transport buff. 
What happens to old tyres? A long-term problem that up until now has had no sustained, viable solution. But that's all changed. Last year, the government announced  a recovery fee be placed on the all new tyres sold to cover the cost of recovery, recycling and reuse. Tyrewise is the entity tasked with administering this gargantuan exercise and we talk to Adele Rose to find out all you need to know.
Finally, last month Billy Clemens, Projects and Policy head at Ia Ara Aotearoa walked us through the association’s Diversity Toolbox. This month, we talk to Renwick Transport co-owner Jax Smith about taking the message to the industry as a diversity champion in the Marlborough region.
She’s a biggie! Enjoy!

In Episode 27 of the Keep On Moving Podcast...
Dave, Gav and Carl talk about trucks, industry, events of the past month, the December 2023/January 2024 bumper Chrissy issue, and anything else that takes their fancy. Where 'Blokes yarning' ends up is often alarming and always fun.
For a real Christmas treat, Dave had the privilege of being invited to Clive and Donna Taylor's residence in Paraparaumu during November 23 for a gathering of the originals from the Motor Truck Distributors Palmerston North Mack Trucks assembly operation. Such a special occasion with Ron Carpenter in attendance also, there were only a few who could not make it. Make yourself comfortable for what is one of the most memorable and historically significant group feature interviews ever.
Dave also interviews Victor Carvalho, Scania New Zealand's new man in charge. With the local market reaching an interesting customer support phase as the first wave of NTG sales approach their million kilometre mark, has the morthership once again picked just the right man for the job?
Murray chats with top New Zealand economist Cameron Bagrie. 
Finally, with an aging workforce and freight volumes set to sky rocket in the years ahead, we can no longer rely entirely on traditional recruitment methods to attract new talent into the trucking industry. Billy Clemens is Policy and Project boss at Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand, and he shares what they're are doing to help the industry consider a broader view on who might be out their looking for a way in.
Enjoy!
 

Episode 26 is a big doo with Murray and Dave rebirthing the full show format, and it’s a cracker!
Dave talks to Bruce Hay, the man behind Drake Collectables.
As well as internet sensation Daniel Ashville Louisy about his company Ashville Aggregates.
He then talks to John Sansom from the New Zealand Trucking Association about the launch of their collaborative project with National Road Carriers, HARMfree – an online tool designed to make health and safety compliance something you don’t lose your hair over.
Of course we have the likely-lads with their monthly yarn on all things trucking. Fun, entertaining, and informative... you couldn’t wish for more. 
Ashville Aggregates:  https://www.youtube.com/@thisisashville
Drake Collectables:  https://thedrakeshop.com/NewZealandTruckingAssociation 
HARMfree: https://harmfreetransport.nz 
 

Dave McCoid, editorial director New Zealand Trucking Media, and Gavin Myers, editor of New Zealand Trucking magazine, go live to the USA where New Zealand Trucking field editor Carl Kirkbeck has been absorbing some of the local trucking culture.