TR Group News

As we close out the year, we’re excited to share a number of updates on what we have coming into the fleet in 2025, which is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years in our history! Find out more about these exciting initiatives.

TR Group has long believed in taking actions that make a positive difference to our team, the communities we serve, our industry, and the environment. We also believe that for our actions to have meaning and impact we need to be accountable for them and transparent, which is why we measure and track what we do. We’re proud to publish our second annual ESG report that records our environmental, social, and governance activities across our financial year.

In February this year, the Port Hills in Christchurch were ravaged by a wildfire that burned for three weeks, destroyed over 700 hectares, and caused the evacuation of 110 properties. It was so extensive that a state of emergency was declared in Christchurch and Selwyn.

In the latest issue of Cummins Asia Pacific Magazine, TR Group's commitment to fostering robust supplier partnerships is prominently featured. Lyndon Maffey and Shane O'Grady of TR Group share their insights on the significance of cultivating strong relationships with both suppliers and customers.

In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle’s devastation in February 2023, an 8x4 Volvo truck left stranded in Hawke’s Bay seemed destined for the scrapyard. Submerged in floodwaters and clogged with silt, its future looked grim. However, thanks to a collaborative effort across the industry, it has been transformed into a valuable training resource for aspiring heavy commercial vehicle technicians.

TR Group has won the Fruehauf Outstanding Contribution to Innovation Award at the 2024 Transporting New Zealand Awards. These awards recognise and celebrate those making an exceptional contribution to the road transport industry by way of innovation, safety, industry awareness, and training, or implemented processes that have had a positive outcome on staff and/or customers.

Just three years ago we added three electric rental trucks to our fleet as part of our commitment to sustainability, and in particular our role in redefining the future of the transport industry and its impact on the environment...

On the 1st of March, New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme was launched.

TR Group recently took delivery of our first quad axle, flat deck semi-trailer that’s fitted with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

TR Group is excited to announce the acquisition of Adelaide-based trailer hire business Southern Cross Rentals, effective 1 August 2023.

Making the right rental choice can have a significant impact on your operations and bottom line.

With the rising costs of purchasing and maintaining trucks and trailers, leasing offers a flexible and cost-effective alternative.