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Truck Trader Doubles Down Print And Online Presence

Used trucks, parts, and services publication

Truck Trader has announced some changes to its distribution and marketing strategy. While it will continue to be available in print delivered with every copy of New Zealand Trucking magazine, including retail copies available in shops, the publication will cease involvement with Deals on Wheels and will shift its focus towards social media.

After thorough consultation with key clients, the publisher of Truck Trader recognised that its existing relationship with Deals on Wheels was not yielding the desired response. Consequently, the team devised a plan to drive traffic from social media platforms to their online platform, where users can browse through used trucks, parts, and services. Matt Smith, advertising manager, said the partnership with New Zealand Trucking allows for wider distribution and increased accessibility to potential readers, and the decision to leverage social media was motivated by the immense reach it offers.

“We expect to reach tens or even hundreds of thousands of users, which is significantly more than the reach achieved through traditional methods,” he said.

“We will be able to track the results of their campaigns each month, including metrics such as reach and link clicks.”

Pav Warren, social media manager, views this shift as a natural progression in the media industry. “By utilising social media platforms, Truck Trader can directly target its audience and redirect them to relevant truck advertisements, eliminating the reliance on readers finding a physical copy of the publication,” she said.

“This approach represents the future of media, where a strong mix of targeted and delivered campaigns replaces the mere posting of a print advertisement as a static image.”

Overall, Truck Trader’s decision to embrace a combination of print, social media, and digital platforms reflects its commitment to adapting to the evolving media landscape and maximising its reach and impact in the trucking industry.

For more information contact Matt Smith, 021 510 701 or matt@nztrucking.com

UD factory-built tippers arrive

UD Trucks NZ has announced the arrival of its new ‘ready-to-work’ factory-built medium duty tipper, with the first units recently landed and available for a quick delivery.

The Croner PK 18 280 4x2 Tipper comes fitted with a high-quality tipper body made by Steelmer, a Thailand-based bodybuilder and steel fabricator who have been a supplier to domestic and export markets for more than 15 years. The tipping bodies are manufactured using a combination of 6mm thick steel floor and 4mm steel in the sides, door, and headboard.

“The PK 18 280 Tipper payload capacity is an impressive 6600kg. This coupled with an extra 15kW and nearly 20% more torque sets it apart from other factory-built tippers available,” said Colin Muir, general manager for UD Trucks NZ.

The PK 18 280 comes standard with an Allison 3000 fully automatic transmission enabling the unit to get up to speed with a full load easily, propelled by 1050Nm of torque from the 6-cylinder powerplant. UD Trucks NZ said this is nearly 20% greater torque than other similar factory-built tippers.

Save the date: NZ Technology Maintenance Safety Conference and Exhibition

The New Zealand Trucking Association and National Road Carriers will present the TMS Technology, Maintenance, Safety Conference on 13 and 14 March 2024. Delegates will have the opportunity to network and witness the unveiling of various cutting-edge technologies that will impact the trucking industry.

Held at Te Pae Christchurch, the conference will bring together business owners, professionals, mechanics, technicians, fleet managers, technical fleet professionals, health and safety managers, manufacturers, truck distributors, and industry suppliers from across the country. The conference aims to facilitate sectorspecific discussions, enabling industry professionals to address pertinent issues. Interactive sessions will gather valuable insights to shape a comprehensive workforce strategy.