Your new driver comes “NZ ready” and “road-ready"

Once the driver has been interviewed, his background checked, and the proper paperwork collected, he joins our pool of candidates.
To minimize the risks and shorten adaptation time,  TRUCKING NZ provides many hours of coaching so your future driver will come with a deep understanding of the work culture in New Zealand, the trucking industry, and what the job is.

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Phase 1 of training:
When they are selected to join our pool of candidates
                   
During this time, they will be :

- Taking the class 5 theory tests online so they will be ready to pass the test as soon as they arrive in New Zealand

- Receiving several factsheets: the vocabulary of the transport industry, logbook and work hours, fatigue management,  health and safety specific to driving/yards/warehouses, types of truck units and manoeuvring dolly and Btrain, New Zealand road map and climate, Health System in New Zealand and ACC, Tips for adapting fast to left-hand driving, etc  These are part of our 115-page eBook about truck driving in New Zealand that we will later provide to the driver once he has been sponsored.

Phase 2 of training:

When they arrive in New Zealand

We pick up the driver from the airport and take him to the arranged free temporary accommodation for 2 weeks.

During this time, he will be :

- Taking the class 5 theory and practical test to convert his overseas licence

- Finding permanent accommodation

- Taking the Logbook course and  fatigue management course for truck drivers (includes nutrition and sleep)

- Getting an IRD number and an NHI number and opening a bank account.

- In-class training: we will go over a range of subjects regarding truck driving in New Zealand (the previous factsheets plus many more totaling a 115-page eBook)

- Settlement support: We provide him with information about the city and region they will go to: Maps, the Citizen's Advice Bureau, shops, relevant websites and Facebook groups. Also, other everyday life information like buying and registering a car, how rentals work, etc

- Pastoral care: We deliver the driver to your yard on the agreed date, and both the driver and the company have an open line with Trucking NZ to address any needs that may arise.