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When Should I Replace My Truck Battery

When Should I Replace My Truck Battery

Timing is key when it comes to battery replacement. It's always advisable to swap out your battery before it becomes absolutely necessary. But how can you determine the right time for a replacement if your battery hasn't completely died yet? While there

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New TWL Website!

New TWL Website!

Welcome to the first phase of a new online shopping option for the transport industry. We currently have 7,000+  products available online via delivery or click and collect, with a second phase planned to cover the full TWL range, bringing more heav

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Fuel cleanliness is critical

Fuel cleanliness is critical

Even a small amount of contamination can severely damage your engine. Contaminated diesel (solids or moisture) can cause equipment downtime and costly repairs. Modern engines are being manufactured with increasingly stringent cleanliness requirements. They

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Why is tool organisation important?

Why is tool organisation important?

If you are a naturally organised person, then you will understand the pleasure of working in a space that has been methodically and thoughtfully laid out. These are workspaces where every tool has a spot, drawers or cupboards are labelled, and there

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Protecting Your Drivers' Mental Health

Protecting Your Drivers' Mental Health

Historically, mental health has been a taboo subject. An issue shrouded in secrecy and shame. But this has all changed. We now live in a time where protecting and discussing mental health is our social responsibility. It is no longer OK for co

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Great News for the HARMfree Transport Wellbeing Hub

Great News for the HARMfree Transport Wellbeing Hub

The New Zealand Trucking Association Inc (NTA) and National Road Carriers Inc (NRC) have joined forces with AutoSense Ltd, Fatigue Management Fit for Duty Ltd, and Success Formula Ltd (NTI) to address workplace health and safety challenges within the tr

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Brake drum service information

Brake drum service information

To achieve maximum drum life and optimum performance, proper brake maintenance and brake balance are essential. Consult your truck or trailer manufacturer’s maintenance manual for proper maintenance of the braking mechanism.The following procedures are

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SAF Maintenance Training with Fulton Hogan

SAF Maintenance Training with Fulton Hogan

Travelling around New Zealand performing SAF Axle maintenance checks will be a regular routine going forward for the team at TWL. This will help us identify any customer issues related to trailers and provide training for technicians that maintain their fl

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