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There are many things that make a truck noisy. It's not always the brakes that make that distinctive whooshing noise. NZTA has information to help find the actual source of truck noise.

Being careful about what goes into the stormwater system is common sense. Councils around the country are looking at ways to minimise excessive waste and water.

Plan ahead, have a driver take you home or avoid drinking altogether when at work functions. The statistics are real, alcohol and drugs impair driving. Stay safe these holidays.

A truck has several blind spots especially if it has a trailer. Cyclists and pedestrians may often be caught in the most obvious blind spot, to the left and slightly…

From simply taking a walk around your truck to getting underneath and under the bonnet, it's important to check before you drive. Photo credit: AA

Sleeping in your cab overnight can be a necessity for long-haul drivers. It saves on accommodation, means you can keep driving as long as is safe, means you can set…

We’ve put together a list of essential technology truckers find most useful while on the road and off it when sleeping overnight in their cabs. GPS for navigation has become…

Driving while sleepy is a significant risk factor for all of us. Recent publicity about trucks and cars crossing the centre line may be caused by a number of things…

Of course we say it's important to wash your truck. But there really are many benefits to a clean truck and not just because it looks better. A clean truck…

While we're seeing some relief at the pump, fuel prices are predicted to rise then fall again, the economic down turn continues to bite in many other areas of New…