Amuri Transport born from Transpac - Amuri Transport About

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Amuri Transport was born from Transpac, one of New Zealand's largest transport Companies that went into receivership in 1988. Transpacs demise lead to the rise of Amuri Transport.

With a typical kiwi attitude, eight drivers from the Culverden and Waiau depots of Transpac refused to call it quits, and approached the receivers and enquired as to how they could buy out the vehicles and the depots from the receivers. They mortgaged their homes and Amuri Transport (1989) Ltd was underway, despite the vehicles being old and having high mileage, the new company rose like a phoenix from the ashes even though many thought Amuri Transport would only survive six months.

With sheer grit and determination the highly experienced drivers gradually began to build up the company despite going through some very rough times.

The support of the locals in those early years and through to today, has been of immense value to the Company, the business has continued to grow with the on-going support of the local businesses and farmers.

Over the years the number of original owners has reduced from eight to three, with Peter Murphy, Mike Murphy and Kevin Crean still maintaining their investment in the business, and in 2014 Peter Fiddes also became a Director and Shareholder of the Company.

Peter, Mike and Kevin continue to drive in the Livestock Division.

Today Amuri Transport is thankful to all those that have supported the business, and the Company re-invests back into area wherever it can through sponsorships and charities.

Meet the Team

Peter Fiddes, Managing Director

Peter has a strong transport background having worked in the large corporate environments for many years before choosing to settle into Amuri Transport and take over the reigns.

He offers expertise in a number of areas such as financial management, HR management, Operations management and Business Development.

Peter Jones, Dispatch Manager, Fertiliser

Peter looks after the Fertiliser business encompassing the management of the two consignments stores for Balance and Ravensdown respectively, along with the dispatch of the groundspreading operations.

Steve Britton, - Dispatch Manager Freight & Bulk

Steve has an extensive background in the transport industry. He has run his own transport business in the past and has transport flowing in his blood. Steve oversees the general freights runs from Christchurch, the bulk movements into and from the area, and he also manages the premix and shingle operation.

Debbie Williamson , Office Manager.

Debbie keeps the business ticking along on a daily basis, she runs the office / administration department and manages the accounts and the daily needs of the business. Debbie has been involved in transport for many years and has a good understanding of the operation.