--- title: Road Ninja | hiring contract drivers description: hiring contract drivers | Road ninja blog --- [![RN logo 2](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/RN%20logo%202.png?width=1120&height=1148&name=RN%20logo%202.png "RN logo 2")](https://roadninja.co.nz/#home) - [Benefits](https://roadninja.co.nz/#benefits) - [For drivers](https://roadninja.co.nz/#drivers) - [For companies](https://roadninja.co.nz/#companies) - [Key features](https://roadninja.co.nz/#features) - [Contact us](https://roadninja.co.nz/#contact) [![Log in](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/20581616/f36dbb63-b396-41f8-a4b4-a6d13d39f68c.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/20581616/f36dbb63-b396-41f8-a4b4-a6d13d39f68c) [![Road Ninja](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Roadninja_September2021/images/logo-drawer.svg "Road Ninja")](https://roadninja.co.nz/#home) - [Benefits](https://roadninja.co.nz/#benefits) - [For drivers](https://roadninja.co.nz/#drivers) - [For companies](https://roadninja.co.nz/#companies) - [Key features](https://roadninja.co.nz/#features) - [Contact us](https://roadninja.co.nz/#contact) [![Log in](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/20581616/f36dbb63-b396-41f8-a4b4-a6d13d39f68c.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/20581616/f36dbb63-b396-41f8-a4b4-a6d13d39f68c) Select Category becoming a contract driver commercial contract driver insurance compliance contractor cost Fuel costs, trucking fuel efficiency Gig economy hiring contract drivers hiring tips insurance job board logbook managing taxes onboarding contract drivers transport companies Posts about # hiring contract drivers [hiring contract drivers](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/hiring-contract-drivers), [commercial contract driver insurance](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/commercial-contract-driver-insurance), [transport companies](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/transport-companies) ## [Powering Your Fleet: How Road Ninja Delivers Vetted Drivers, Faster, on Your Terms](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/powering-your-fleet-how-road-ninja-delivers-vetted-drivers-faster-on-your-terms) As of Jul 7, 2026 Road Ninja no longer provides complimentary Public and Statutory Liability... 6 minute read [Read More](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/powering-your-fleet-how-road-ninja-delivers-vetted-drivers-faster-on-your-terms) [hiring contract drivers](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/hiring-contract-drivers), [transport companies](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/transport-companies) ## [New Zealand’s Economic Treading Water: Inflation, Job Losses, and the Struggle for Stability](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/new-zealands-economic-treading-water-inflation-job-losses-and-the-struggle-for-stability-1) A recent economic analysis reveals a nuanced view of New Zealand's financial situation. While... 4 minute read [Read More](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/new-zealands-economic-treading-water-inflation-job-losses-and-the-struggle-for-stability-1) [hiring contract drivers](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/hiring-contract-drivers) ## [Road Ninja Is Crossing the Tasman to Solve Australia’s Driver Shortage – And Bringing Employment Opportunities for All](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/how-road-ninja-is-expanding-to-solve-australias-driver-shortage) The Australian transport industry is under immense pressure, with over 26,000 truck driver roles... 4 minute read [Read More](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/how-road-ninja-is-expanding-to-solve-australias-driver-shortage) [hiring contract drivers](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/hiring-contract-drivers), [Gig economy](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/gig-economy) ## [Preparing for Contractor Law Changes in 2025 - What You Need to Know.](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/preparing-for-contractor-law-changes-in-2025-what-you-need-to-know) As 2025 approaches, businesses in the transport and logistics industry are facing a critical... 3 minute read [Read More](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/preparing-for-contractor-law-changes-in-2025-what-you-need-to-know) [hiring tips](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/hiring-tips), [contractor cost](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/contractor-cost), [hiring contract drivers](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/hiring-contract-drivers) ## [How Can You Grow Your Business with Contractors?](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/how-can-you-grow-your-business-with-contractors) Leveraging contract truck drivers to help you grow your business comes with many benefits. Not only... 3 minute read [Read More](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/how-can-you-grow-your-business-with-contractors) [hiring tips](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/hiring-tips), [hiring contract drivers](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/hiring-contract-drivers), [onboarding contract drivers](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/onboarding-contract-drivers) ## [5 Best Practice Tips for Onboarding New Commercial Contract Drivers](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/5-best-practice-tips-for-onboarding-new-commercial-contract-drivers) Onboarding new commercial contract drivers can be an exciting time for your company. To give new... 3 minute read [Read More](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/5-best-practice-tips-for-onboarding-new-commercial-contract-drivers) [hiring tips](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/hiring-tips), [contractor cost](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/contractor-cost), [hiring contract drivers](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/hiring-contract-drivers) ## [Hiring Truck Drivers: Are Full Time Employees or Contractors More Cost Effective?](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/hiring-truck-drivers-are-full-time-employees-or-contractors-more-cost-effective) As of Jul 7, 2026 Road Ninja no longer provides complimentary Public and Statutory Liability... 3 minute read [Read More](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/hiring-truck-drivers-are-full-time-employees-or-contractors-more-cost-effective) ### Topics - [becoming a contract driver (3)](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/becoming-a-contract-driver) - [commercial contract driver insurance (2)](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/commercial-contract-driver-insurance) - [compliance (2)](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/compliance) - [contractor cost (2)](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/contractor-cost) - [Fuel costs, trucking fuel efficiency (1)](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/fuel-costs-trucking-fuel-efficiency) - [Gig economy (2)](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/gig-economy) - [hiring contract drivers (7)](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/hiring-contract-drivers) - [hiring tips (4)](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/hiring-tips) - [insurance (2)](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/insurance) - [job board (1)](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/job-board) - [logbook (2)](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/logbook) - [managing taxes (1)](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/managing-taxes) - [onboarding contract drivers (1)](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/onboarding-contract-drivers) - [transport companies (4)](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/tag/transport-companies) see all topics ### Top Posts [![roadninja](https://blog.roadninja.co.nz/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Roadninja_September2021/images/logo-second.svg "roadninja")](https://roadninja.co.nz/#home) [![Log in](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/20581616/f36dbb63-b396-41f8-a4b4-a6d13d39f68c.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/20581616/f36dbb63-b396-41f8-a4b4-a6d13d39f68c) - [hello@roadninja.co.nz](mailto:hello@roadninja.co.nz) - [hello@roadninja.co.nz](mailto:hello@roadninja.co.nz) - - - [Terms of Use](https://roadninja.co.nz/terms.html)|[Privacy Policy](https://roadninja.co.nz/privacy.html) Copyright © 2026. 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