Membership
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 manufacturers in New Zealand
We 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
Member Support
We provide assistance to our members in all areas of their business, backed by the wide range of activities and experience our member base offers. This includes advice on technical information, codes of practice, rules and standards, and compliance and certification.
We provide a diverse range of services to members including technical consultation to regulatory bodies and have a wide representation within industry groups including Nation Road Carriers, Transporting NZ, Log Transport Safety Council and Motor Industry Association.
We are involved with Working In and the Manufacturing and Engineering Industry Skills Board in areas of industry led career pathways and immigration and residency challenges and changes.
We provide support for the assessment courses for Vehicle Inspectors working for Inspecting Organisations under the Certifying Manufacturers regime.
Key wins for the sector
TTMF has been involved in a number of key-wins for the Truck-Trailer Manufacturing sector, including:
Removal of sales tax on new trailers
Removal of duty for associated componentry
Improvements in axle weights, and tyre loadings
Development of the Drawbar Code
Development of the Brake Code
Development of the Manufacturing & Repair Code of Practice
Who can be a member?
TTMF membership is open to:
Companies or individuals engaged in the manufacture, modification and repair of truck bodies, trailers or trailing units
Member Associations with similar objectives to the objectives of TTMF
Companies and individuals engaged in the supply of equipment used in the manufacture, modification and repair of trailers and truck bodies

