About

Midlands Rural Transport Ltd
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Our Story

Midlands Rural Transport was officially established in 2019, when Central Transport Limited combined its livestock division with Gordon Transport in Taupo. Siblings Jason Gordon and Susan Martin are the driving forces behind Midlands Rural Transport and have over 30 years of expertise and experience within the livestock cartage industry. In 2022 Jack Turner Transport also became a subsidiary of Midlands Rural, and will continue to be run out of its Taumarunui base with Karl Adams as an Owner Driver.

Depots are located in Broadlands, Taupo, Rotorua, Hastings and Gisborne, our head office is based alongside that of Central Transport Limited in Broadlands, we have 5 dispatch managers, 2 admin staff, 40 Drivers, all overseen by Jason and Susan, and supported by the team at CTL. Therefore, there is always someone available to take your call and answer your queries.

In recent years we have also proudly supported and sponsored the following: Rotorua A&P Association, Taupo Ranch Horse Association, Life Education Trust, Taupo Racing Club, Tirohanga Settlers and Sports Club, Taupo Rodeo, King Country Rugby, Taupo Sports U10 Global Rugby Team, Te Kuiti Collie Club, Mamaku School, Te Kuiti Golden Shears, Gumboot Friday Calf Appeal, Mangakino RSA and Citizens Club, IHC Calf Appeal, Waikato Centre Sheep Dog Trail Association, Wairarapa Moana Inc – Awards, Reporoa Lions Club, Marotiri School, Reporoa Young Farmers, Lake Rerewhakaaitu School, Reporoa Rugby Football Club, and Reporoa Squash Club.

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The Addition of Ground Spreading

In July 2020, Midlands Rural Transport joined forces with Riley O’Rouke to create Midlands Groundspread Ltd.

With Midlands Rural servicing the stock cartage needs for the Central Plateau, it only seemed fitting that we added a groundspread division to the business to service our clients’ wider needs. Riley has worked within the groundspread industry for over 20 years, his expert knowledge is without doubt a great asset to Midlands Groundspread Ltd.