Non-profit trade association supporting trucking operators with safety management, compliance guidance, education, and advocacy since 1988.
The New Zealand Trucking Association (NTA) is a non-profit trade association established in 1988 to serve as a collective voice for trucking operators throughout New Zealand. Based in Christchurch, the NTA supports members ranging from single owner-operators to large corporate transport companies and industry suppliers. The Association's primary mission is to improve safety, professionalism, and operational standards across the trucking sector. It delivers flagship programmes including TruckSafe NZ (a safety management accreditation system developed alongside the Australian Trucking Association), HARMfree Transport (a workplace health and wellbeing initiative funded by ACC), and the Road Safety Truck (a mobile education unit visiting schools and communities since 2017). The NTA advocates on behalf of its members on transport policy, regulatory compliance, and RUC reform, and has welcomed the government's move towards a single unified RUC system for all vehicles.
Industry-led Safety Management Accreditation System developed with the Australian Trucking Association. Offers independent auditing, a Code of Conduct, and compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. Open to all operators including single-vehicle owner-drivers. Audits conducted by Avid Plus using Audit Compliance Solutions technology.
Free workplace safety and wellbeing programme funded by ACC ($850,000 over 3 years). Covers four key areas including Good Work Design and psychosocial harm prevention. Resources and IP now held by the Transport Well Charitable Trust to remain industry-led and free.
Mobile education unit launched in 2017 delivering two programmes: 'Share the Road with Big Trucks' (for all road users) and 'Trucking Along Let's Talk' (for truck drivers). Over 38,000 participants reached. Available to schools and communities at minimal or no cost.
Represents member interests in transport policy, RUC reform, and regulatory change. Engages with government on VDAM Rule review, road safety policy, and funding for the National Land Transport Fund.
Provides members with information on regulatory compliance, chain of responsibility obligations, and operational best practice for trucking operators.
New Zealand Trucking Association established. Dave Boyce becomes founding president.
Safety MAN Road Safety Truck launched, initially deployed on the inland state highway between Christchurch and Picton following the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake. The programme has since reached over 38,000 participants nationwide.
HARMfree Transport & Logistics programme receives $850,000 in ACC funding over three years to develop mental wellbeing and safety resources for the transport sector.
NTA opens membership more broadly to transport operators, expanding support across the sector. TruckSafe SMS redeveloped to meet NZ regulatory requirements.
TruckSafe New Zealand officially launches as a full Safety Management Accreditation System. McKay Cartage becomes the first company to receive a provisional TruckSafe certificate. NTA gifts HARMfree resources and IP to the Transport Well Charitable Trust. Ken Winsloe becomes President after Rob Taylor steps down as chair.
Chief Executive Officer
Founding president (1988) and current CEO. Over 40 years' experience in the transport industry with expertise in cost modelling, compliance, and mediation. Also serves as President, Director, and Life Member.
Chief Operating Officer
Background in marketing and business management. Joined the NTA in 2013 and manages day-to-day operations.
President
Current NTA President and Director of TruckSafe New Zealand. Former trucking fleet operator, also a Trustee of Transport Well NZ Charitable Trust.
Vice President & Livestock Representative
Over 45 years in the trucking industry. Owner of ED Swain Ltd (rural cartage & contracting). Association representative on the National Livestock Transport Committee.
The NZ Trucking Association has been a vocal advocate for RUC reform. In August 2025, the NTA publicly backed Transport Minister Chris Bishop's announcement to move towards a single, unified RUC system for collecting National Land Transport Fund revenue, replacing the outdated fuel excise model. CEO David Boyce called it 'a common-sense and necessary shift,' emphasising that RUC is the fairest and most efficient way to ensure all road users pay based on actual wear and tear. The NTA supports digital innovation to streamline RUC for operators and private motorists alike.
The NZ Trucking Association established the Trucking Industry Show in 2014, which has grown into the largest trucking and trade industry exhibition in New Zealand, held biennially at Canterbury Agricultural Park in Christchurch.
In October 2024, the NZ Trucking Association opened its membership to transport companies and operators nationwide, positioning itself as a forward-thinking organisation committed to driving sustainable change in the trucking industry.
In April 2025, the NZ Trucking Association launched TruckSafe New Zealand, a not-for-profit industry-led Safety Management Accreditation System adapted from Australia's TruckSafe programme with over 27 years of proven success.
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NZ Incorporated Society
29 Nov 1988
23 Islington Avenue, Islington, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Source: NZ Companies Office · Last checked February 2026
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