Justin Tighe-Umbers
Justin Tighe-Umbers is the chief executive of the New Zealand Trucking Association, advocating for the rights and welfare of truck drivers. Recently, he emphasized the need for faster crash investigations and improved support for drivers, highlighting the challenges they face during long delays on the road, such as lack of food and sanitation. Tighe-Umbers argues that the treatment of truck drivers should reflect the standards of other workplaces, calling for better communication and infrastructure to assist them during emergencies and road closures.
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Justin Tighe-Umbers is the association chief executive who called for better treatment of truck drivers during road closures.
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