Shane has been with TR Group since 2014 as our National Sales Manager. He is responsible for leading the lease sales team, focusing on growing our asset base and long term revenue. Moreover, he leads a team passionate for trucks and people, making sure to match great customers with the right vehicles, each and every time.
An Industry Challenge Meets a Solution
In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle’s devastation in February 2023, an 8x4 Volvo truck belonging to one of TR Group’s customers 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.
The idea was sparked by the team at Truckstops Napier, who saw potential in the truck as a learning tool. TR Group was proud to support this vision by donating the vehicle, allowing the project to take shape. Partners like Total Truck Spray and Capture Signs also played key roles, carefully restoring and refining the truck to make it suitable for training purposes.
This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the collective dedication of many individuals and organizations, including the hard-working teams at Truckstops Palmerston North and Volvo Trucks New Zealand. Their efforts ensured this once-stranded truck could contribute to the future of the industry by helping technicians develop practical, hands-on skills.
As Willy from our TR Group Palmerston North team noted, “Quality things like this only happen because of quality people and quality relationships.”
We’re grateful to have been part of this effort and to support initiatives that strengthen our industry and its future.
Read the full story on Truckstops NZ.