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Incorporated in 1957,  TTMF is the voice of Truck-Trailer Manufacturer members across New Zealand. Membership is open to companies or individuals who manufacture, modify, repair and supply equipment for truck bodies, trailers and trailing units. 

The voice of Truck-Trailer Manufacturer members since 1957

Our fundamental purpose is to further the interests of our members by being actively engaged as a voice for our industry.

We provide a diverse range of services to our members, including access to resources and technical support of the Assessment course for Manufacturers & Repairers to become Certifying Vehicle Inspectors.

We also provide technical consultation to regulatory bodies and are involved with regulation changes and proposals that relate to:


National Technical Standards


Heavy Vehicle Safety Issues


Mass and Dimension Limits


Performance Based Standards


Development of Pro-Forma vehicles


Developing pre-engineered repairs and installations


Building capability

Investing in the skills our industry needs

Stronger together

Advocating for our members and industry

Sharing innovation 

Celebrating ideas and driving progress

Our People

The policy and management of the affairs of The Truck-Trailer Manufacturers Federation is vested in a Council of management, which comprises a representative from each of the predominant sector groups within the Federation.

Technical & Industry Engagement

Kate Bucknell | Ph 021 917 506  
chair@ttmf.org.nz

Executive Secretary

Emma Godwin | Ph 027 864 2809
admin@ttmf.org.nz

Council

Jeff Mear | Fruehauf Trailers 
jeff.mear@fruehauf.co.nz

Matthew Gillies | Transfleet Trailers 
mattgillies@transfleet.co.nz

Tony Cook | Scania NZ
tony.cook@scania.com

Robert Johnson | Patchell Industries 
robertjohnston@patchell.co.nz

Edd Collins | Fairfax Industries 
edd@fairfaxindustries.co.nz

Harry Clark | MTE 
harry@modtrans.co.nz

Neil Boys | Tanker Engineering
neil@tankerengineering.co.nz