New Zealand relies on road transport. Virtually every product grown, made or used in New Zealand will be carried on a truck at least once during its lifetime. Without road transport, many parts of New Zealand and a lot of businesses would grind to a halt.

Over 90% of all freight in New Zealand goes by road. This proportion is typical of economically advanced countries worldwide. In Europe over 80% of all freight is carried by trucks too.

Economic growth, people’s lifestyle choices and the demand for road transport are inextricably linked. Only road transport provides the efficient, affordable, flexible, on-demand pick up and delivery people want in their everyday lives.

The productive sector, especially the export industries New Zealand depends on for its prosperity, is especially reliant on cost-efficient road transport to enable it to compete here in New Zealand and around the world.