Euro NCAP puts Heavy Goods Vehicle safety in the spotlight
The safety of the trucks on European roads is in the spotlight after Euro NCAP…
Author John Loughran
Range of advanced safety systems now mandatory
New trucks, vans and cars manufactured in Europe, since 5th July must be fitted with…
New TPMS rules now in place
New legislation applicable to Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) came into effect across Europe on…
Deadline looming for Smart Tachograph Version 2 retrofits
All trucks fitted with an analogue or digital non-smart tachograph (vehicles typically first registered prior…
HGVs involved in more than one in 10 road fatalities
More than one in 10 fatal road collisions involved a heavy goods vehicle, researched presented…
Boyd Haulage adds Renault Trucks T520 High to the herd!
Swatragh -based Boyd Haulage Limited has put a high specification Renault Trucks T520 High 6×2…
DFDS takes delivery of SDC Curtainsiders
DFDS, one of Europe’s largest integrated shipping and logistics providers, has taken delivery of 50…
FTA Ireland offers stormy weather advice
FTA Ireland is urging hauliers to pay close attention to national weather warnings ahead of…
Fly By Nite returns to Tiger for temperature controlled trailers
Fly By Nite, renowned specialists in trucking, logistics and warehousing for the entertainment industry has,…
Expansion of Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicles Purchase Grant Scheme
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has announced an expansion to the existing Zero Emission Heavy…
Managing costs is critical to sustainability says FTA Ireland
Managing cost is critical to the sustainability of a business but also to ensure that…
Stakeholders to hold Driving for Work webinar
The Road Safety Authority, Health and Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána will be holding…
More parking and rest areas for UK HGV drivers
HGV drivers in the UK are continuing to benefit from more parking, secure rest areas…
IRU analyses truck powertrain cost of ownership
Which truck powertrain has the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO)? Which one reduces CO₂…
Q3 Europe road freight rates flat as spot rates fall
The Upply x Ti x IRU European road freight rates index has found that Q3…