TruckSafe NZ launches to lift heavy vehicle safety standards

Friday 2 May 2025

 
A new industry-led safety programme aimed at raising standards across New Zealand’s transport and logistics sector has officially launched. TruckSafe New Zealand is a not-for-profit Safety Management System (SMS) that invites heavy vehicle operators of all sizes to work towards formal certification, with the goal of improving safety, compliance, and professionalism.

The system is modelled on the Australian TruckSafe programme, which has been running for more than 27 years. Studies show certified operators across the Tasman experienced significantly fewer crashes and insurance claims, with a 57% reduction in claims recorded within two years of certification.

TruckSafe New Zealand audits will be carried out by independent experts from Avid Plus, using Audit Compliance Solutions technology. Avid Plus brings extensive experience auditing government safety programmes, including ACC’s Fleet Saver, ensuring consistency and evidence-based assessments.

“TruckSafe arrives at a critical time for New Zealand’s transport industry,” says David Boyce, chief executive of the NZ Trucking Association and a TruckSafe New Zealand director.

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Source: TransportTalk


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