Stuart Drummond Transport: Built for the Job, Built Kenworth

Stuart Drummond Transport knows that when your business runs on tight schedules, heavy loads and unforgiving terrain, you can't afford to back the wrong truck.

One of the Top of the South's most trusted log cartage contractors, Stuart Drummond Transport has built its reputation on doing the job right — every day, in every condition. And at the heart of that operation? Kenworth trucks.

In this feature, we go inside the business to find out why Kenworth continues to be the backbone of their fleet. From reliability and durability to driver comfort and long-term value, it's a relationship built on real-world performance — not promises.

Hear firsthand how Kenworth trucks hold up under the demands of logging conditions, what sets them apart from the rest, and why Stuart Drummond Transport keeps coming back to a brand that delivers when the pressure is on.

Log cartage doesn't leave much room for error. Steep terrain, unpredictable weather and long hours behind the wheel all take their toll on a truck — and on the driver inside it. That's why durability and comfort matter just as much as raw power. A truck that holds up under pressure, day after day, is what keeps a business like this moving forward.

It's also about the people who drive them. Comfortable, dependable trucks mean drivers can focus on the job in front of them rather than fighting the vehicle underneath them. For a fleet working some of New Zealand's toughest roads, that reliability translates directly into safer trips and better outcomes for everyone involved.

On demanding roads, under heavy loads, day in and day out — Kenworth earns its place in this fleet every single time.

Built for the job. Built for New Zealand. Built Kenworth. It's a partnership forged on the road, proven over years of hard work, and one that shows no signs of slowing down.