The market-leading FUSO Canter enhances its reputation with Advanced Safety Features now standard across the 4x2 range and several upgrades for improved comfort and safety, building upon the trusted reliability, efficiency and driver protection that New Zealand’s favourite light-duty truck is renowned for.

Among the first freight companies in New Zealand to switch from horse and cart to internal combustion engine back in 1922, Carr & Haslam has continued to be an early adopter of new vehicle technology for its large national fleet. Its car transporter arm includes a 100% electric FUSO eCanter, alongside FUSO Canter, Fighter and Shogun models – the latest of which is an impressive new Euro 6 Shogun 510.

FUSO has retained its standing as the No.1 heavy commercial truck and bus brand in New Zealand, leading registrations in 2023 to build on its market leading performances in 2021 and 2022.

ACM Metal Supply and Cartage recently added a 6x4 FUSO Shogun FV2651 to its 12-strong fleet and has a second on order. Directors Dan Dodd, Reece Clemmence and Tom Yule are so impressed with its performance, he wants to build his company’s future around Japan’s highest-horsepower truck. This is why.

Beaches, baches, barbeques and… Mr. Whippy. A classic Kiwi summer isn’t complete without these iconic ingredients. But you don’t have to wait for the sun to shine to enjoy the memory of those long, carefree days – just rock up to Keith Andrews Whangārei!

When livestock and agriculture haulage operator Barry Maher needed a new truck to tame the twists and turns of his main route from Mangaweka to Rotorua, there was only one vehicle in his mind – the FUSO Shogun 510.

New Zealand’s favourite light-duty truck was launched in Japan in 1963 and first rolled off the local assembly line in New Zealand ten years later. It quickly proved a hit with Kiwi operators and is now sold in 70 countries with more than 4.5 million units having been built over the past six decades.

A new FUSO Shogun Super Low is laying the foundations of bottom line growth for Duncan McLay and Mike Forde’s contracting and concreting operations around Auckland and Hamilton. The class-leading, low-height chassis transporter is reducing running costs, while providing safer, easier loading of heavy machinery as the lifelong friends and business partners look to sharpen their edge in a competitive market.

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has announced plans to achieve CO2 neutrality at its Japanese production sites by 2025.

As development of alternative fuel sources and technology ramps up, diesel remains the lifeblood of the vast majority of industry. Without it, we’re stuffed. To ensure work doesn’t grind to a halt at even the remotest of worksites, GOfuel undertakes the critical task of keeping things moving.

The momentum behind FUSO eCanter continues to gather pace as more Kiwi operators embrace the move towards fleet decarbonisation.

Heavy Metal Haulage boss Rodney Kempthorne was the first Kiwi operator to run a FUSO 400 V8 factory twin steer. Now with a range of trucks in his fleet bearing the three-diamond badge, the vastly experienced operator has just added Japan’s most powerful truck to its number.

Lower running costs and improved performance in specialist freight applications are hallmarks of the new Shogun range – and that’s exactly what FUSO’s two 8x4 Super Low models deliver.

FUSO has retained its standing as the No.1 truck brand in New Zealand, leading sales in 2022 to build on its strong 2021 performance.

Radial Imports NZ Ltd is the latest company to turn to FUSO eCanter in its journey to decarbonisation.

PlaceMakers takes its environmental responsibility seriously, which is why it has invested in its first two electric delivery trucks – both of them FUSO eCanters fitted with tipper bodies. In Jason Fisk, the company has a driver who embraces the new technology and is only too pleased to talk about it.

KTZ Transport owner and trained chef Kunwar Suri is new to the industry, but he’s already enjoying the support of his fellow Team Global Express owner-drivers and, in FUSO, a truck brand that looks after its own.

A delegation of key stakeholders including the New Zealand Minister of Energy and Resources, Dr Megan Woods, was recently given a high-level tour of FUSO headquarters in Japan and provided with an overview of the manufacturer’s zero emission truck and bus program.

Back when the transport industry was under strict government control and businesses needed a licence to operate, starting a new company was hard. David Conroy was one of several budding entrepreneurs stuck on the outside looking in.

Conroy Removals boss David Conroy has no doubts when it comes to FUSO. He’s trusted the brand to deliver for his business since it first landed on Kiwi shores 50 years ago and his trust remains well-placed to the present day.

In mid-July Fuso New Zealand in combination with Keith Andrews Trucks delivered a special event to coincide with the Local Government NZ Conference in Palmerston North, taking the FUSO eCanter and sustainability message to regional government mayors, councillors and executives.

New Zealand’s favourite light truck, FUSO Canter, is a proven performer in landscaping businesses, valued for its payload capacity, driveability and overall performance.

Jason Mackenzie wasn’t dead set on a Shogun 510 when he started looking for a new 6x4 tipper to upgrade his fleet, but the managing director of Mackenzie Civil is more than happy he ended up with one – so much so, he’s ordered another.

Taylor Bros managing director Andrew Taylor had been holding out for a ‘true 500hp Japanese truck’ for some time – then the FUSO Shogun 510 arrived.

Fuso New Zealand is delighted to announce the appointment of its new general manager Kevin Smith.

Is FUSO’s 2022 Shogun line up the most cost-effective heavy-duty Japanese truck range in New Zealand? You be the judge.

High levels of FUSO stock are now available to facilitate customer orders through 2022, says Fuso New Zealand.

Keith Andrews Trucks now has four FUSO Technical Masters in its ranks – the highest level of expertise in the country.

When everyone else is heading in, Coastguard NZ is heading out. Thanks to a Lotto-funded donation of 22 high-performance America’s Cup chase boats, plus a new partnership with Keith Andrews Trucks and FUSO, its volunteer rescue crews can now head out with greater confidence to save lives in the toughest conditions.

Integrating a fully electric FUSO eCanter into its fleet isn’t the first time Carr & Haslam has placed itself front and centre of the latest pioneering transport technology – director Chris Carr’s grandfather made the bold switch from horse and cart to diesel truck 100 years ago and Chris says this is the most significant change for his business and the wider industry since that era

With the first 30 ground-breaking FUSO eCanter electric trucks already snapped up by forward-thinking transport operators, Fuso New Zealand is encouraging more in the industry to join these early adopters and be foremost in customers’ minds when it comes to sustainable supply chain partners.

Fuso New Zealand Ltd (FNZ) has realised its ambition to take FUSO back to No.1 in the NZ truck market with 1,012 sales for the 2021 calendar year. The addition of a further 84 bus sales completes a new record for the company of 1,096 units across truck and bus.

Cameron Mexted is the third generation to run the family business, now known as Mexted Sports Turf, continuing a proud tradition of delivering top-quality sports turf services across the North Island – ably assisted by two new FUSO trucks.

The Auckland Inner City Zero Emissions Area (ZEA) Trial is leading the way for a cleaner, greener approach to urban deliveries – featuring the all-electric eCanter and its first New Zealand adopters Mainfreight, Bidfood, Team Global Express (formerly Toll Group Logistics), Owens Transport and Vector OnGas.

When one-man Mainfreight owner-driver John Fraser decided to expand his business, he put his faith in a brand-new medium-duty FUSO Enduro Curtainsider with a rookie driver behind the wheel – an astute decision that is paying dividends.

When Porter Group went looking for the best light-duty tipper truck on the market as part of a recent Porter Hire fleet upgrade, it found one clear winner in FUSO Canter.

Safeway Transport started running empty containers in October 2020 and quickly established itself as an industry disrupter, building a fleet of 12 trucks in almost half as many months.

When Clinton Carroll of Wairarapa Weedsprayers rolls through the next paddock gate, he wants to arrive in relative comfort, confident he can navigate whatever undulating, soggy terrain lies in wait – which is why he’s rapt with his Canter 4WD, a 6T light-duty truck that does the job on the road and off.

Before principal Diana Tregoweth, her deputy Sandy Tritt and their far-sighted board of trustees decided to buy a FUSO Rosa, things most kids take for granted were beyond the reach of their students.

Delegates got up close and personal with FUSO eCanter at the eWorld Expo in Auckland, as it shed its body to reveal its chassis, batteries and fully electric drivetrain.

A new high-power 510hp Shogun will be the most powerful Euro 6 Japanese truck available in New Zealand and is currently undergoing testing and transmission mapping on NZ roads.

Initially won over by Shogun’s smooth and powerful performance, the avoidance of a potentially serious road traffic accident has proven to Mike Barker the additional value of having automated safety technology on your side.

When David Hale bought his FUSO Canter 616 Tipper, he went from a truck nobody wanted to drive to one that’s busy every day all over Wellington.

Leaving one of New Zealand’s biggest construction outfits to start his own venture 13 years ago, Troy Baldwin needed a truck – FUSO delivered exactly what he needed and has been trusted ever since to help support the company’s impressive growth.

The 2021 Euro 6 Rosa bus with advanced safety features sets a new standard for 24-seat buses

Freight and logistics specialist Transcon has a winning gameplan for its fleet – stick with the brand that delivers reliability, flexibility and value to get the job done professionally and efficiently. The company now has every type of FUSO at work, providing tailored solutions for its clients.

The world’s first series-produced, fully electric light truck is due to arrive in May – talk to your local Keith Andrews dealer for more information about pre-orders.

For Carr & Haslam, Shogun’s claim to be a lifesaver has been proven on the job, thanks to its class-leading advanced safety technology.

Heli-Hire owner and chief pilot David Lealand credits the quality and reliability of his two new FUSO HD FS3147 8x4 tippers as integral to his business’ upward trajectory.

For a young guy, Jason Inness has driven a fair few trucks in a fair few countries – now behind the wheel of a new Shogun FS3146 8x4 logger, he’s put FUSO at the top of his list.

Internal promotion sees Jason Chambers appointed Head of Service and Dealer Principal at Keith Andrews Trucks Whangarei.

Keith Andrews Trucks Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Smith as group chief executive officer and executive director of Keith Andrews Trucks and associated business The Parts Hub.

Friends, family and colleagues gathered to pay tribute to Keith Andrews at a heart-warming memorial in his hometown of Whangarei

Keith Andrews Trucks (KAT) Hamilton is pleased to announce the appointment of Erwin Stolze as Dealer Principal.

It took a bold approach for Reuben and Kylie Herrick to rebrand as Scape Goats back in 2018, motivated by a desire to shake things up and take their business to the next level. The move proved so successful that their next big decisions – investing in a digger and a FUSO Canter Tipper – became no-brainers.

Keith Andrews Trucks (KAT) Auckland is pleased to announce the appointment of Cory Dainton as Service Manager.

John Fillmore Contracting (JFC) has established itself over more than 50 years as a leading infrastructure and civil construction specialist – supported by a fleet of 27 Fuso trucks, its newly minted Alliance traffic management division has recently taken delivery of four new 6x4 Fighter FN2428 units.

From purchasing a second-hand truck on a hunch to running a successful fleet of 22 tippers, Rainbow Haulage managing director Colin Dunn has found his own pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!

In the 25-seater FUSO Rosa, MoaTrek has found the right fit for its four-star bespoke tours for senior travellers. Joint director Miles Clark says the combination of comfort, reliability and performance is the reason there are now five in the fleet.

Sika New Zealand is the country’s leading concrete admixture supplier. With the building boom showing no signs of slowing, the company purchased a FUSO HD FS3147 8x4 Hi-Top back in 2016 to help meet rising customer demand – and they were so impressed they have ordered another one.

Keith Andrews Trucks (KAT), New Zealand’s largest FUSO dealer, has opened a new branch in Hamilton to better support its growing customer base.

For family-owned and operated Angel Transport, brand loyalty, quality, and a flexible finance package have kept the business flying high and leading the way with its award-winning FUSO fleet.

For a company that specialises in keeping our city streets clean and embraces innovation, having some of the cleanest, most technically advanced trucks on the job is a perfect fit. Civic Contractors were so impressed with their first Canter Eco Hybrid, they added a second.

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), part of Daimler Trucks, celebrated being the first OEM to offer an exclusive range of electric trucks and buses at the Tokyo Motor Show with the launch of its new brand – E-Fuso.

The world’s first all-electric light duty series truck, the Fuso eCanter – due to hit New Zealand roads late next year – has already sparked strong interest among some of America’s biggest companies since its launch earlier this year.

With a background in the medical supply industry, Transcon owner and managing director Blake Noble knows how important quality equipment is when it comes to maintaining a company’s good health, which is why he’s just added three new Fuso trucks to his fleet.

Fuso NZ led the way for the commercial transport sector at this year’s EV World conference in Auckland – announcing the planned arrival next year of eCanter, the world’s first 100% electric light truck.

An exciting and significant development to the Fuso line-up is on the horizon – a brand new range of nine workhorse trucks that we are confident will provide a compelling proposition to a whole new sector of the industry.

In a land where utes are fed steroids and called pickup trucks, Fuso has injected Canter with some serious American muscle.

Canter has been crowned Light Truck of the Year for 2017 by Light Commercial Vehicle magazine, beating its rivals following a comprehensive test drive and assessment process.

Warwick Rhodes, the man behind 'Rhodes for Roads' - proudly emblazoned across the front of an exclusively Fuso fleet - says outstanding service and reliability have kept him loyal to one truck brand for more than 30 years.

A hallmark of the Fuso Canter range is the industry-leading DUONIC automated manual transmission, which lowers running costs and simplifies driving.

General manager Chris Kerr discusses how the combination of safety, reliability and carrying capacity make Fuso Canter and Fighter autos the trucks of choice for Evolution Traffic.

Low tare weight, fuel economy and dependability put Fuso Fighters at the top of the list for Neville Brothers – with driver Dave Cassidy calling them "unstoppable" off-road.

John Tutill, managing director of Auckland metropolitan carriers Tutill & Sons, discusses the benefits of running Fuso Fighters in his fleet – naming range, reliability, comfort and automatic transmission as key considerations.