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Road Transport Association NZ Inc. August 2020
ROAD TRANSPORT
NEWS
Investing in roading
PORT MOVE QUESTIONED Massive investment, to the tune of
billions of dollars, is in store for
NEW SAFETY TECHNOLOGY New Zealand’s roading network—but
will it produce the results the country
SAVE MONEY WITH BOOST really needs?
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Contents
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From the Chief Operating Officer
Simon Carson updates members on the challenges facing the road transport industry.
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Investing in roading
Political parties are all promising massive expenditure on roading—but will it be
enough to meet the needs of the future?
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Northport move questioned
Road Transport Forum chief executive Nick Leggett says there’s no need to rush a
decision on moving the Ports of Auckland.
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Retrofitting safety
Daimler, the world’s largest truck maker, has announced a range of retrofit safety
systems for trucks, buses, and coaches.
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Around the regions
RTANZ Area Executives round up news and developments from around New Zealand.
Events Contact Us
September 4: Region Two AGM Website: rtanz.co.nz
0800 367 782
September 19: CARTA ( Region 3 ) Chief Operating Officer: Simon Carson,
scarson@rtanz.co.nz, 027 55 66 099
October 9: Region Five AGM
Editor: David Killick, Communications Manager,
October 16: Region Four AGM dkillick@rtanz.co.nz, 027 55 44 272
Administration: Victoria Higgs,
(Venues to be confirmed) admin@rtanz.co.nz, 027 365 2075
Membership Benefits Coordinator: Vicki Harris,
vharris@rtanz.co.nz, 027 534 3848
We welcome contributions and feedback for this
magazine.
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Chief Operating Officer
Tough times for business part of ‘new normal’
By Simon Carson
term, this won’t keep the economy going, but it’s
a start, especially for small businesses. Primary
industries and their associated supply chain play
a large role in keeping our nation functioning and
people in jobs, and we need support from
government to make sure this continues.
The closure of Southland’s Tiwai Point smelter
is likely to have a devastating effect on
Southland’s economy, not to mention the half
billion dollar hit from lost export earnings. The
expected loss of around 2,500 jobs is the result
of increased operational costs, and smelted
aluminium prices dropping to levels 15 per cent
lower than 2018. New Zealand anxiously waits
for a glimmer of hope to the Rio-Tinto body blow
dealt to Southland and the economy of NZ Inc.
The Rakaia Weigh Station (CVSC or
T
he “new normal” seems to be a phrase we Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre) in Mid
are hearing most days, but what will that Canterbury has been a topic at front of mind for
look like when things finally settle down, heavy industry and the public for some time. We
and how will that affect transport operators and have talked now with NZTA for around six
their businesses? The restraints that limited our months and have been given every technical
business activities were lifted more than three reason on paper why this site is safe and why it
months ago now but there’s no should proceed. On behalf of
doubt the ongoing effect will be members we have strongly
seen for some time. “This leaves many freight disagreed with some of the
The regulatory space has businesses working statistics we were presented
settled down, and while with and felt that, in fact, safety
members were inundated with
harder than ever, or and driver behaviour were not
information over the COVID-19 adjusting business featuring enough in NZTA’s
lockdown period, it was models just to remain decision-making process.
information that was critical to On Tuesday July 21, I
sustainable.” attended an organised vehicle
your business, designed to
assist you through the worst exercise where managers from
part of the pandemic, and to help you emerge on NZTA could take a ride as passengers in two
the right side. Talleys HPMV vehicles. The road exercise went
Import/export freight volumes have dropped ahead, and in the two hours on site we saw
by 20 to 25 per cent, which will likely have a flow- severe congestion in the short space between
on effect on volumes that certain sectors of our the two bridges, as well as a complete spectrum
industry are able to move. This leaves many of driver behaviour, creating the perfect traffic
freight businesses working harder than ever, or storm.
adjusting business models just to remain What NZTA witnessed from this exercise gave
sustainable. The wage subsidy that gave many them a view to seriously consider, shovel ready
New Zealanders the opportunity to survive in or not, whether the proposed site at Rakaia is the
trying times is meant to dry up in September. All right choice for the Commercial Vehicle Safety
this will be part of the “new normal”. Centre.
New Zealanders with a bit of money to splash
around are making dashes to what have Call Simon Carson on 027 55 66 099,
historically been tourist-driven hotspots. Long- 0800 367 782, or email scarson@rtanz.co.nz
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Members
Couple starts up business during lockdown
By John Bond
I
would like to introduce Edwin
D'Eganneh and Jean Crisp, and of
course, the apple of their eye, son
Jarvis.
This couple decided one night to
start up their own freight company
called EJ’s Freighters Ltd. They have
based their business in Runanga and
Greymouth, with the intention to
service the whole West Coast,
traveling to both Reefton and on to
Nelson, seeking clients who want their
freight delivered door-to-door.
Obviously, this was a big call for the
couple, who gave up their respective
positions. However, Jean’s
employment contract was due to
expire anyway and they had an
ambition to work together, to better
themselves in the future and for the
future of their son.
The toughest part for this couple
was while they were setting
themselves up, purchasing a small
metro truck, capable of carrying only 5
tonnes, they got hit with the COVID-19
pandemic lockdown, just as they were
about to put themselves into the
market.
It could not have happened at a
worse time for these two—however,
Edwin D'Eganneh and Jean Crisp, with son Jarvis, took the gutsy
what has amazed me, is their positive
move to start up EJ’s Freighters, on the West Coast.
attitude towards carrying on even now,
with all the barriers they have faced. I
realise other businesses have been put under They aim to look after their clients, provide a
severe pressure, are struggling quality service and do the miles to
and fighting to get back to some get their freight to them safely and
normality, so we hope that Kiwis “What has amazed on time.
will give these businesses our me, is their positive Ed and Jean admired the
positive feedback the people gave
support and the opportunity to attitude…with all to the transport sector during the
rebuild.
the barriers they lockdown, and this has driven
Ed has decided to become a
member of the Road Transport have faced.” their wish to be part of an industry
Association as a one T/E (Truck we can all be proud of.
Equivalent), having only one small truck at We wish them well in their
present. As Ed explained to me, “You have got endeavours to succeed.
to start somewhere as it’s attitude to the job at • Call Ed on 027 238 4117 or email:
hand, not the size that counts.” ejsfreighters@gmail.com
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Cover story
Improving Auckland’s motorways and traffic congestion is a major focus for transport policies from all political
parties—but transport is an increasingly important issue for the whole country, too.
Transport spending a major priority
By David Killick
N
o matter what the make-up of the next Earlier this year, the government set up
government looks like, infrastructure will the Infrastructure Reference Group (IRG). The
be a priority—and that’s a good thing for group received 1,924 submissions and
the road transport industry. approved in principal more than 150 projects
As New Zealand’s population and cities have worth $2.6 billion.
steadily grown, it has become increasingly These projects are in addition to the $12
apparent that the country’s network of mostly billion New Zealand Upgrade Programme and
two-lane national highways simply isn’t up to existing Provincial Growth Fund investments.
the task. While some big projects, such as “Building infrastructure is a key component
Wellington’s Transmission Gully of our economic recovery plan.
motorway and the Waikato It creates jobs and provides
Expressway, are already
“The country’s much-needed economic
underway, more investment is network of mostly stimulus,” said Finance Minister
needed. two-lane national Grant Robertson.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highways simply isn’t Transport Minister Phil
underscored, yet again, the vital Twyford and Associate
role that the trucking industry up to the task.” Transport Minister Julie Anne
plays in keeping the nation’s Genter (from the Greens) also
economy running. announced four major Auckland
All political parties have pledged to spend transport projects worth $182 million and
more money on transport—but their plans vary. expected to create 800 jobs. The Puhinui
Interchange and Stage One of the Ferry Basin
Government announces extra spending
Redevelopment are already under construction.
The Labour-led government has announced it The other projects are improvements to the
will spend an extra $5 billion on infrastructure North Western Motorway and a new $37 million
projects around New Zealand, creating more walking and cycling path connecting New Lynn
than 20,000 jobs. and Te Atatū in West Auckland.
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Both of those projects are expected to
be completed in 2021.
Public transport and cycling forms a
core part of the government’s strategy.
“By investing in public transport and
walking and cycling infrastructure, not
only are we helping people leave the car
at home, we are reducing emissions and
tackling climate change,” Julie Anne
Genter said.
Meanwhile, a decision on shifting the
Port of Auckland’s freight operations has
been deferred until after the election. A
report by economic consultancy Sapere
considered five relocation options:
Northport, Manukau, the Firth of Thames,
the Port of Tauranga, and increased A bus lane and station on Auckland’s Northern Motorway:
public transport and cycling cut congestion, supporters say.
capacity at both Northport and the Port
of Tauranga. Manukau Harbour was the
highest-ranked option, however the report additional Auckland Harbour crossing; bus rapid
found that consenting could be problematic, transit and a rail link for Auckland; upgrading
and economic costs would outweigh the Auckland's ferry services; and building
economic benefits for all the options, including Auckland’s Northwest Rapid Transit Bus
Manukau. Corridor.
Road Transport Forum chief executive Nick National ruled out new fuel taxes and
Leggett has criticised any move as politically pledged to repeal the Auckland regional fuel tax.
motivated and says there is no rush. (See page
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Whether plans to four-lane SH1 from Christchurch to Ashburton ever become a reality remains to be seen.
Funding would come from borrowing and criticised the government for funneling funding
future budgets. Some funding would come from into Auckland transport projects.
tolls. Takeaway
Finance Minister Grant Robertson criticised
So, what’s the takeaway from all this? On the
what he called National’s “contradictory position
plus side, all major parties are pledged to
on debt,” and warned that the policy, if
improving transport in New Zealand. As always,
implemented, would result in public services
the devil will be in the detail. Concerns remain
being slashed. He also said some “new”
about the amount of money being allocated for
National projects were already part of the
Auckland and the north of the country, in
government’s existing plans.
precedence to other parts, and where the money
National’s plan has also been attacked,
will come from.
including by NZ First leader Winston Peters, for
being Auckland-centric. Whatever the outcome, the Road Transport
National then announced it would also fund a Association—by bringing members’ concerns to
Palmerston North rural ring road. the attention of roading and territorial authorities
In early July, short-term former National —and the Road Transport Forum—through
leader Todd Muller, flanked by now-disgraced lobbying government—will make members’
former National MP Andrew Falloon, promised a voices heard.
$1.5 billion upgrade for SH1 between
Christchurch and Ashburton, turning it into four
lanes to connect with the Christchurch Southern
Motorway.
Muller said the project would be
“transformational” for Canterbury, while Falloon
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Road Transport Forum
Time to take a breath on port decisions
By Nick Leggett
Northport is generally considered too far from
main markets to function as a primary import
port. It is worth noting that 80 per cent of New
Zealand’s freight is distributed to points south of
the current Ports of Auckland.
What’s at play here? Influential Aucklanders
don’t like the look of a working port in their
downtown area and, at some point, Ports of
Auckland will reach capacity—though COVID-19
might extend that timeframe.
Aside from the optics, we need to look at
how we can best manage the flow of exports
and imports that are the mainstay of our
economy.
It seems to be a peculiar New Zealand thing
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to respond to big issues by quickly coming up
fail to see why there is the perceived need to
with options A or B and force a choice, when it
rush into moving Ports of Auckland, or the
need not be a binary choice.
rush to pick a favourite to replace it.
The Sapere report suggests we have a good
So, I was pleased to see a sensible and
30 years to tackle capacity issues for Ports of
measured report by the government that
Auckland. It looks at the current options and
stopped the push to develop Northport in its
concludes that a new port in Manukau Harbour
tracks. The promises around Northport were
is the number one contender. This has been met
only ever based on New Zealand First’s desire
with some derision due to the nature of New
to secure the Northland electorate seat at this
Zealand’s west coast tidal flows and the
year’s election.
suitability for shipping.
RTF has spoken out against
Again, this reflects more on
the move to Northport because it “It would cost more New Zealand’s decision-making
would cost more to move freight
further from its end destination.
to move freight capability rather than the well-
That’s before you even get into further from its end researched report.
logistics and environmental destination.” Sapere acknowledges that
impacts. long lead times mean there is a
As a country facing severe shorter window of time—10 to 15
economic hardship in the wake of COVID-19, years—for a decision about the long-term
the government cannot afford to spend money strategy to future-proof port capacity. Surely, in
on poorly thought-out projects that don’t stack that time, there can be a sensible assessment of
up on costs versus benefits. what the problem we are trying to solve is and
The government-commissioned report how best to solve it, rather than trying to retro-fit
prepared by Sapere Research Group—Analysis a solution to meet the needs of politicians, or
of the Upper North Island Supply Chain Strategy other vested interests.
Working Group Options for moving freight from The problem is: How can we increase port
the Ports of Auckland—highlights the folly of a capacity, anticipating growth, for exports and
rushed move to Northport. The report says that imports that flow through the upper North Island
relocating port activity is unlikely to substantially supply chain?
alter regional economies. The argument that We’re supposed to be this innovative little
moving to Northport would benefit the country that punches above our weight. You’d
Northland economy is dead in the water. think we could solve that problem over 15 years.
The report endorses our point that distance • Nick Leggett is CEO of the Road Transport
to market is critical to the supply chain and that Forum.
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Essential information for members
The Road Transport Forum (RTF) is the central 2019 Operator Cost Comparison Report—
point of communication for the road freight how to get your copy
transport industry. Visit the RTF website here to
The latest operator cost comparison report is
keep up to date on media releases, Nick’s blog,
now available for purchase from RTF. The report
submissions, and advisories.
presents the results of a confidential cost survey
COVID-19 of trucking businesses across New Zealand
WorkSafe signed off road freight transport conducted for the RTF by the New Zealand
specific guidance and protocols developed by Institute for Business Research (NZIBR),
the RTF to help businesses be safe during the University of Waikato.
COVID-19 alert levels. These remain best The latest survey covers the financial year of
practice at this time, even though they were 2019. The cost of copies of the report are:
focused on Alert Level 3. $250+GST for members of RTF and $400+GST
WorkSafe—COVID-19 safety plan for non-members. To purchase, please email
forum@rtf.nz or call (04) 472 3877.
WorkSafe has developed a template to help
develop a COVID-19 safety plan, which you can
find here.
General information
The COVID-19 website: https://covid19.govt.nz/
has general information including Government
support available to businesses.
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Ask a lawyer
Employers must study new Privacy Act
By Amanda Douglas
practice. Mandatory reporting will require early
intervention by businesses and organisations in
dealing with breaches.
Under the Act, a privacy breach is
considered to be any unauthorised or accidental
access to, or disclosure, alteration, loss, or
destruction of personal information.
Not all privacy breaches will need to be
reported to the Privacy Commissioner.
Notification is only required where there is a risk
of serious harm being inflicted. The failure to
report a breach in those circumstances, without
reasonable excuse, could attract a fine of up to
$10,000.
Whether there is a serious risk of harm will
need to be assessed at the time that the breach
I
n this month’s edition, we look at the new occurs. In making that assessment, businesses
Privacy Act which was recently passed by and organisations will need to consider matters
Parliament and discuss what practical such as the sensitivity of the information
implications this may have for businesses and concerned, the actions that have been taken to
organisations holding personal information. reduce the risk of harm, and the nature of the
harm that could be inflicted as a result of the
Background breach.
The Privacy Act 2020 (Act) will take effect on The Privacy Commissioner is currently
1 December 2020. It will repeal and replace the developing guidance to assist businesses in
existing Privacy Act 1993. making this assessment. However, businesses
The purpose of the Act is to build should err on the side of
on and strengthen the privacy caution in dealing with
protections contained in the “Mandatory reporting will privacy breaches and seek
existing law. The powers of the independent advice if they
Privacy Commissioner will be require early intervention are unsure about their
enhanced, and practices of by businesses and obligations under the Act.
early intervention and risk organisations in dealing Compliance Notices and
management by agencies Directions
holding personal information will
with breaches.”
New powers under the
be promoted by the Act’s Act will permit the Privacy
operation. Commissioner to issue compliance notices to
While much of the content of the current Act businesses, requiring them to do something, or
will remain, there are some significant changes stop doing something, in order to comply with
that businesses should be aware of. the requirements of the Act.
Mandatory Reporting for Privacy Breaches Again, the introduction of this power is
The major change introduced by the Act is intended to provide for the proactive intervention
the introduction of a mandatory reporting of privacy issues, rather than relying on a
obligation for privacy breaches in certain complaint being made.
circumstances. Businesses may also be directed to provide
This requirement is commonplace among our access to the personal information that they
overseas counterparts, so its introduction is hold about a person under new powers
intended to align the law with accepted best introduced by the Act.
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Other Changes require any assistance with these matters,
Other changes under the Act include the please contact a member of our team.
introduction of new criminal offences. For Please contact Amanda Douglas, at Wynn
instance, a person who misleads a business or Williams, Amanda.douglas@wynnwilliams.co.nz,
organisation to obtain personal information that for any inquiries. Members are able to access 15
is not their own could be prosecuted under the
minutes free with Wynn Williams to triage any
Act. It will also be an offence for a business or
issue and to find a way forward. Please do not
organisation to destroy personal information
which is the subject of a disclosure request. hesitate to get in touch to discuss your
The Act also applies to organisations and employment needs.
businesses carrying on business in New
Zealand. There is no longer a requirement for
the business to have a physical presence in
New Zealand in order to be captured by the Act.
Summary
Now is the time for businesses and
organisations to review their privacy policies and
procedures to ensure that they are suitable in
light of the changes introduced by the Act.
Our team are well-versed in issues
concerning Privacy Act compliance. If you
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Health & Safety
Safety is all about putting people first
By Rob Thomson, SBS Health & Safety Consultant
U
nless you are in the health and safety
industry, health and safety is rarely a
favourite topic in the workplace. Any
trainers or managers who have ever delivered
classroom or compliance-based training
before may have experienced a lack of
enthusiasm, regardless of how interesting
they’ve tried to make the subject!
Our company is often invited into
organisations with concerns around safety or
the need to meet legal obligations. In some
respects, the employer probably wants fix-it
type options on how to improve safety at
work, but actually health and safety is more
than that.
When our team enters an organisation or a
workplace, depending on the need or
requirement of the employer, we often start
with a range of consultations, walk-arounds,
observations, and preliminary training, then
deliver some services or implement a system,
but initially it is viewed as a compliance-
required necessity rather than a passion.
The focus of safety shouldn’t just be about
safety—it should be about awareness and
learning. When safety is made into some
over-the-top rule or regulation, it is likely the
purpose has been lost. This is why the focus
should be more about risk than about safety. Health and safety rules—like using stair rails—are all
Safety often conjures up visuals of being about helping people, says Rob Thomson.
“the fun police”, “self-appointed wing- —Photo: Kyoto Song
clippers” or legal nerds who love checklists!
Some organisations approach safety as being the employer, risk appetite of the industry and
about trying to memorise the health and safety, and
sections of the Act so they can employment laws of the country
dominate and rule others, or a
“When safety is in question.
power trip to encourage others made into some Employers also need to
to “keep them safe for their own over-the-top rule or consider the nature of the
good”.
regulation, it is likely humans that work within the
Safety should be about none workplace. Safety is not just a
of these things. When we put the purpose has logistical problem to be solved.
awareness and learning first, been lost.” While object and logistical-
people first, relationships first, focused people are important
and respect first, only then might during a crisis, they are not the
we start to get to the heart of safety. ones best to communicate or engage with
Diverse workplaces, industries, and countries people about risk.
all understand health and safety differently. The Safety involves humans; therefore, to apply a
formula of safety, risk, and managing humans is human overlay to the practicalities of managing
different depending on the context and nature of risk in a workplace requires people who operate
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with compassion and empathy and who are If a by-product of safety and risk
effective communicators. management is that instead of telling people
When humans are involved, safety is as how to be safe (that is, people want to know
much about risk management and good about human judgement and decision-making)
communication. rather than belting others over the head with
A great way to convey safety in an effective what we know about regulations, then people
way is storytelling—to share workplace war are getting safety.
stories and the lessons that result. An example When people understand the “why” behind
of this was some time ago, a large corporate some workplace rules, and employee
organisation required employees to hold the relationships become more respectful both
handrail when ascending and descending stairs. inside and outside of the workplace, people are
A leader within this organisation shared with her getting safety. When employees acknowledge
team that as a result of not holding the handrail that their view of safety has been revolutionised
as she descended the workplace stairwell, she and made more human, then people are getting
tripped and fell down the flight of stairs. With safety.
resulting injuries such as broken bones and
damaged internal organs, this leader shared that
she was advised by her surgeon she may never Safe Business Solutions Ltd (SBS) offers Health
be able to have children and that the simple and Safety and HR consultancy services across
decision not to hold the handrail as she should New Zealand. If you are unsure if your
have, resulted in long-term personal regret. company’s Health & Safety obligations are being
This compelling story made people in the met or are experiencing an employment relations
team re-evaluate their motivations for resistance issue, call the SBS team on freephone 0508 424
to the “why” of some safety requirements and 723.
also made this leader human.
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Technology
Harnessing data reaps big savings
NZI and CCS Logistics help operators get the best out of their GPS data.
U
sing GPS (Global Positioning System)
data can benefit your business, your
drivers, and the environment. Already
many successful operators are using
telematic data from their fleet to recognise
hidden opportunities for improvement and
help grow their bottom line.
Analysing your fleet’s GPS data
identifies useful insights that support driver
safety initiatives and enhances service
delivery. Positive engagement with the
telematic data enables drivers to be aware
of over-speeds and excessive idling times,
therefore reducing unnecessary fuel burn
which helps limit greenhouse gas GPS data offers insights with multiple benefits.
emissions and potentially delivers
significant financial savings.
CCS Logistics has been analysing and Gareth Balfour has recently been appointed as
reporting on telematic data since 2005 and has the General Manager at CCS Logistics and
helped many fleets achieve significant looks forward to continuing to support trucking
improvements. One example is a company with businesses with data-driven solutions.
17 trucks that accumulated fuel savings of “It is important for businesses to continually
6,991 litres over a 12-month period, helping the look to innovate and improve. The insights CCS
business’s bottom line and Logistics can uncover from
saving the environment from GPS data are incredible and
19 tonnes of carbon dioxide “The insights can be when our clients partner with
emissions. powerful tools for NZI and the Fleet Fit program
The insights CCS Logistics they have an easy-access
business improvement.” solution to solve or optimise
uncover can be powerful tools
for business improvement— anything our data uncovers.”
however, they are just insights. To benefit from One company to benefit from CCS Logistics
the findings, customers need to take the next service is Pan Pac Forest Products, whose
step and seek ways to make improvements. Distribution Manager, James Drummond, says
NZI’s Fleet Fit program helps turn these the insights have benefited the business.
findings into actions. It has been designed to “CCS Logistics plays an important part in our
promote professional driving standards, create fleet management program. The benefits that
better business cultures, and help businesses Pan Pac have experienced using the program
run more efficiently through focused data have been significant. The program lets us track
analytics. NZI and CCS Logistics have and measure driver behaviours and trends,
collaborated for almost 15 years, providing allowing us to focus improvement on the drivers
NZI’s customers with access to industry leading, who need it the most. Without the program, we
data-driven, fleet management. have no visibility and are not able to use a
The insights captured by CCS Logistics can proactive strategy to improve our fleet’s
be used by NZI’s fleet risk management team to performance on the road.”
help design and steer customers towards • Information: www.ccslogistics.co.nz
relevant programs that provide businesses with and www.nzi.co.nz.
real benefits, as determined by the data.
RTANZ NEWS 15Road Transport Association NZ Inc. August 2020
Technology
Daimler retrofit systems improve safety
D
aimler Trucks and Buses has
announced a range of retrofit safety
systems for trucks, buses, and
coaches from Mercedes-Benz and Setra.
Daimler says its aim is to ensure the
highest possible level of safety for all road
users in line with the company’s vision of
accident-free driving.
The systems include the world's first fully-
integrated Sideguard Assist for trucks.
Sideguard Assist supports drivers of trucks,
buses, and coaches, especially in complex
city traffic. It protects cyclists, pedestrians,
and electric scooter riders—the most
vulnerable road users.
Turning off in the direction of the co-driver Daimler’s Sideguard Assist alerts the driver to potential
is among the most difficult and risky tasks hazards in the blind zone.
which a truck or bus driver has to carry out.
Not only do they have to look ahead for traffic In 2016, Mercedes-Benz Trucks presented the
lights, signs, oncoming and crossing traffic, they world's first Sideguard Assist for Mercedes-Benz
also have to keep an eye on any road users who trucks that was fully-integrated into the vehicle
may be alongside the vehicle. And that’s without architecture and since then has progressively
taking into account the weather or the time of introduced it in its various truck model series.
day. Moreover, the traffic situation can change in Since the end of 2019, the fully-integrated
seconds. What’s more, Sideguard Assist—also
pedestrians and cyclists known as S1R—from
alongside the vehicle are “Turning off in the direction Mercedes-Benz Trucks is
not always aware of the fact of the co-driver is among the now also available as a
that a truck or bus driver most difficult and risky tasks retrofit solution for popular
may not even be able to see models from the Actros,
which a truck or bus driver
them. Yet it is these Arocs and Econic truck
unprotected road users in
has to carry out.” family from 2017 onwards.
particular who are most at The centrepiece of the
risk of being involved in a collision. system is two close-range radar sensors on the
Research by insurance companies suggests frame along the nearside, in front of the truck’s
that around half of all accidents between trucks rear axle. They cover a complete lane, 3.75m in
and cyclists are avoidable with a system such as width, along the complete length of a tractor/
Sideguard Assist. The number of associated trailer combination measuring 18.75m plus 2m to
fatalities can ideally be reduced by almost one the front and up to 1m to the rear of the vehicle.
third, and the number of serious injuries by more Sideguard Assist issues multi-stage visual
than 40 per cent. warnings using an LED in triangular form in the
Sideguard Assist is now a requirement for A-pillar or a triangular warning symbol in the
newly registered long trucks in Germany from MirrorCam display on the co-driver’s side, as well
this month. It will be required in the EU from as acoustically on that same side to draw the
2022 for new vehicle models and two years later driver’s attention to moving or stationary objects
for all existing model series. on the co-driver’s side.
RTANZ NEWS 16Road Transport Association NZ Inc. August 2020
The system also takes into account the The camera-based assistance system
sweep curve of the trailer or semitrailer and, here SurroundView can be retrofitted in all Mercedes-
too, warns of the risk of a collision with Benz trucks. It shows the driver the vehicle
stationary obstacles such as traffic lights or surroundings on a 7-inch display and, by
streetlights. providing an improved all-round view, can
Another new retrofit solution, Sideguard contribute towards reducing the risk of collision
Assist, basic, is available for the Atego and for when turning or manoeuvring. A modular
those Actros, Antos and Arocs which cannot be SurroundView system with up to four cameras is
retrofitted with the fully-integrated Sideguard used.
Assist variant available ex-works. This Sideguard The driver can either toggle between each of
Assist is also available as a retrofit solution for these using a button, or can have them shown
buses and coaches from Mercedes-Benz and automatically using defined control signals
Setra. (triggers). The screen can be divided into several
This turning assistant is also radar-based. An views in split screen mode.
individual short-range radar sensor installed on
the co-driver’s side monitors a zone to the side
• Information: www.daimler-truck.com.
of the vehicle of up to 3m in width and 12m in
length. If a moving or stationary object is
detected in the monitoring zone to the side of the
vehicle, the driver is warned visually by an LED
lamp and, if the turn signal has been activated,
acoustically.
Research suggests that around half of all accidents between trucks and
cyclists are avoidable with a system such as Sideguard Assist.
RTANZ NEWS 17Road Transport Association NZ Inc. August 2020
Technology
Customer Portal makes online booking simple
M
yTrucking has just released a major Now, the new Customer Portal brings a
product update that will make life even whole new level of efficiency to businesses. The
easier for MyTrucking users and their MyTrucking user is still in complete control, and
customers. chooses who has access to the portal.
An online booking system, the Customer In true MyTrucking style, the Customer Portal
Portal enables your customers to submit job has been kept simple. When customers submit
requests to you—anytime, anywhere—making it a job request, you receive a notification and you
even easier for people to do can then choose to review, accept,
business with you. or decline jobs—all without leaving
The latest add-on creates even “This helps you to MyTrucking.
greater efficiencies, saving time better support Once a job is accepted, it will
and money, further reducing simply appear in your day-sheet
your customers,
mistakes, and freeing you up to get just like any other job, waiting to be
on with what you do best— offering a whole assigned a vehicle.
transporting. new level of Key benefits include having
Innovative transport service.” customers enter jobs for you—
management system, Wairarapa- saving time on data entry, reducing
based MyTrucking, has brought a mistakes, preventing double
new level of simplicity, automation, and mobility handling, and meaning you’ll never miss or lose
to an increasing number of small to medium- a job request.
sized trucking businesses throughout This helps you to better support your
Australasia. customers, offering a whole new level of service
MyTrucking is a simple and practical and making it even easier for them to do
transport management program, which vastly business with you. There is no need to pick up
improves the old-fashioned diary system by the phone—customers can submit jobs when it
moving it online, and integrating with commonly suits them, and you can easily give them real-
used systems for accounting and GPS. time updates on their jobs.
RTANZ NEWS 18Road Transport Association NZ Inc. August 2020
The portal also makes it a breeze to share The Customer Portal is up and running now.
proof of delivery and dockets. It’s just another way MyTrucking can smooth the
Pana Sharma, of Auckland-based VT road to better business, creating efficiencies and
Transport Ltd, says the Customer Portal has been saving you time and money. It’s a win-win for
a welcome addition. MyTrucking customers, and those they do
“The next step all our customers were business with.
screaming for was the Customer Portal, which
MyTrucking has delivered. It looks really good. • For more information, see:
I’ve got my two main customers on it, and they www.mytrucking.com/portal.
are loving it.
“Having photos and signed copies of POD
available straight away after a job is done is
fantastic. I also like the idea of being able to
choose what you want the customer to see in the
portal.”
There’s no additional charge for Customer
Portal. It’s an added benefit for valued
MyTrucking customers.
The portal empowers your customers, while
you still maintain control over your workflow. It
will help you to retain existing customers,
delivering excellent service, while enabling you to
attract new customers and grow your business.
RTANZ NEWS 19Road Transport Association NZ Inc. August 2020
Membership benefits
Boost saves money for employees
W
ith your RTANZ membership, your Boost is powered by n3, a business buying
business can access Boost—all free of group that helps you save on your business
charge. essentials.
Boost is a subscription-based employee RTANZ has covered the cost of n3 and Boost
benefits program. It comes in a handy for RTANZ members—so there’s no cost to your
smartphone app, so your employees can business.
access discounts at loads of awesome retailers, • n3 is a business buying network with over
both in-store and online, all the time. 15,000 members. It’s dedicated to making it
Boost lets you top up employee simple for Kiwi businesses to save money
remuneration with a company benefits plan tied across all areas of day-to-day business.
to popular retailers and service provider. With
discounts available at retailers across the board, • In the last year, Road Transport Association
from accommodation to food and beverage to Members saved over $2.1 million* utilising
insurance and activities, as well as big retailers n3 suppliers.
like Torpedo7 and PlaceMakers, there’s If you would like to get started now, please visit
something for everyone. www.n3.co.nz/RTANZ to activate your n3
It’s a great way to retain great people, membership, or contact the n3 team to find out
increase loyalty and build a more positive work more on 0508 20 30 40.
culture. And it’s customisable, so can be
branded with your company logo and you can * The savings are based on average active
add existing offers you may have available. trading association member savings in 2019.
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Membership benefits
RTANZ delivers savings and benefits
T
here are many reasons why it pays to Crombie Lockwood—exclusive insurance
become a member of the Road Transport package
Association (RTANZ), says Membership Crombie Lockwood are our preferred insurance
Benefits Coordinator Vicki Harris. brokers and provide yearly assessments to best
NZI is RTANZ’s preferred insurance company evaluate your insurance needs and to assist you with a
and main sponsor structured cover and policy to meet all your transport
operator insurance requirements. They offer an
NZI’s Commercial Motor division offers more than
exclusive insurance package to RTANZ members with
just insurance. They also provide a unique suite of
increased benefits.
free and subsidised services that produce
meaningful business improvements regardless of Wynn Williams—free legal advice
your size and circumstance. Wynn Williams provide a specialty RTANZ legal team
Discounted fuel pricing scheme with BP, Mobil, offering a 15-minute free telephone consultation for
Z Business, and Allied Petroleum employment issues, agreements, health & safety, and
policy advice across the transport sector.
Fuel is the second largest cost to your business.
RTANZ has partnerships with several fuel providers Gibson Sheat Lawyers
to provide members with substantial fuel price Specialist legal advice for road transport operators
discounts through the RTANZ Fuel Scheme. If you (compliance, prosecutions, limited licences,
would like a fuel analysis done so you know if you employment, health and safety, RUC, commercial
are getting the best price for your fuel, then Vicki is contracts and business acquisitions).
happy to help. iCOS Live—transport management software
Bridgestone—premium discounts on new and provider discounts
re-tread tyres iCOS LIVE is an online transport management software
Tyres are the third largest cost for truck operators. provider for logistics and freight companies. They offer
Bridgestone NZ have entered into a key supply a discount to members of $10 a month per truck for
agreement to assist all RTANZ members to receive those who use their online transport and logistics
premium discounts on new tyres and re-treads. management software.
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