From the road
News from the Uhlenbergs team.
01Legends on the RoadThe Kenworth Legend W900SAR is a truck that needs no introduction to truck enthusiasts from around the world. This model is a limited edition, commemorative edition celebrating 50…Read story →02Situations VacantUhlenbergs currently have postions available for LPG tanker drivers. Apply online by visiting our careers page or trade me listing#: 4028481518Read story →03Wayne and TerryAs fleet #36, a new Kenworth T610 nears completion and is almost ready to go on the road, we take the time to recognise two of our special suppliers, Wayne O’Keefe and Terry…Read story →04Don Beattie RetiresDon Beattie retired during the latter part of 2019, ending a significant driving career at Uhlenberg Haulage Ltd. Dons employment at Uhlenbergs spans for nearly 30 years of…Read story →05UHL28 and UHL14UHL 28 is a truck that has been a good asset to the fleet. The 2005 Kenworth K104 began duties on refrigerated work, but has spent most of its life in the LPG fleet towing a quad…Read story →06Troy and Crazy Horse crack 2 million.“Crazy Horse” – Uhlenberg Haulage’s Fleet number 18 turned its two millionth kilometre this morning. This milestone occurred on May the 10th - while east bound for Napier in the…Read story →07MIKE UHLENBERG INDUCTED TO HALL OF FAMEIt was a proud moment for the Uhlenberg team on Friday Sept 29th - when our company founder, Mike Uhlenberg was inducted into the NZ Road Transport Hall of Fame. Mike was a…Read story →08Uhlenbergs on FacebookUhlenberg Haulage Ltd, now have a Facebook page. Stay informed and keep up with the latest news from the team by following our page - @Uhlenbergs .Read story →09GRAEME GARDNER RETIRES FROM UHLFriday December 16 2016 marks Graeme Gardners last day at Uhlenberg's - following 32 years and 9 months service. Graeme started working for Mike and Carol on the 19th of March…Read story →10New SwinglifterUhlenbergs have recently purchased a swing lifter - to compliment the container section of their business. This brand new unit features the latest technology and is an Inline…Read story →1150 years in businessAs 2016 is upon us, Uhlenberg Haulage enters its 50th year in business. It all began way back in 1966, when Mike and Carol Uhlenberg purchased a second hand Commer truck, complete…Read story →12Farewell PixThe Uhlenberg team unfortunately were forced to see 2015 out with the sad task of fare welling valued staff member - Bryan Pickering (Pix), who passed away suddenly at home on…Read story →13Depot alterations and improvements well underwayDepot alterations and improvements are well underway, with admin staff well settled into the new purpose built office facilities - The recent removal of the old office block –…Read story →14GRAEME GARDNER, 30 YEARS AT UHLENBERG HAULAGEMarch 19, 2014 saw Graeme Gardner serve 30 years service at Uhlenbergs, Graeme began his service driving a D series Ford way back in 1984, carrying fertiliser wool, meat and other…Read story →15NEW WESTERN STAR 8X4 TRACTOR UNITUhlenbergs recently took delivery of a new Western Star 8X4 tractor unit. This purchase is the first Western Star into the predominantly Peterbilt and Kenworth (Pacaar) equipped…Read story →16TARANAKI SUPER COLDThe recent cold weather experienced in New Zealand, brought snow falls to much of the country, causing road closures and disruptions for road users in many areas. Our home base…Read story →