
Rhino Guards on the New Zealand Trucking Podcast: History, Innovation, and a 76% Carbon Reduction
Rhino Guards General Manager Will Samuel talks history, innovation, and a 76% carbon reduction on the New Zealand Trucking podcast.


Rhino Guards General Manager Will Samuel talks history, innovation, and a 76% carbon reduction on the New Zealand Trucking podcast.

Stainless steel chassis poles cost more upfront but last longer, reduce downtime, and maintain a premium fleet image. Salt spray testing and real-world examples like Holcim prove stainless is the smarter whole-of-life choice.

Australia’s new fire safety rules are targeting dangerous goods vehicle fires at the wheel end — where most start. RHINO stainless steel mudguards offer passive protection that aligns with WA’s 2025 reforms and emerging national standards. Built from 304BA stainless, they help contain heat and limit fire spread — supporting compliance without compromising durability.

RHINO stainless guards feature a ripple-free edge — engineered for a clean, professional finish that offers clear advantages in appearance over standard guard designs.

A mudguard is only as good as the stuff it’s made from. Rhino guards are made from premium quality materials. There is a material difference between the 304 that RHINO uses and the highly prevalent 430 used by other manufacturers.

Convair Engineering executes high-quality tankers to completion by specifying Rhino Guards’ stainless steel mudguards as standard on all of its builds.

Rhino Stainless guards engineered for strength and durability.

Stainless steel Self Steer (ribbed) to be discontinued.

Rhino stainless steel mudguards offer a number of features that result high performing products that make your truck and trailer look incredible. These include top quality 304 Bright Annealed Stainless, a ripple-free edge and ends with a double-fold.

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