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Caffrey kick-starts New Year with Mercedes-Benz additions

Leading Meath-based freight transport and logistics firm Caffrey International has started the new year on the front foot by enhancing its fleet of heavy commercial vehicles with the addition of 11 new Mercedes-Benz Actros heavy-duty trucks.

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HGV restrictions in Monaghan Town

Monaghan County Council is restricting the flow of HGVs with four or more axles through Glaslough Street and Dublin Street in Monaghan Town.

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Commercial fleet experts recognise rising threat to drivers  

There has been a steep rise in incidents of aggression and harassment towards commercial fleet drivers from both opportunistic thieves and members of the public in the past 12 months. This was the opinion of leading fleet, health and safety, and technology specialists at a recent event organised by...

Subsistence allowances for truck drivers updated

Revenue has updated the subsistence allowances that haulage operators can pay their drivers.

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Palletways member celebrates 80th anniversary

In a testament to its resilience and adaptability, Cartwright Bros (Haulage) Ltd in Lincolnshire, a member of the Palletways network, has commemorated its 80th anniversary – a milestone that reflects the company’s commitment to excellence and its ability to navigate the evolving dynamics of the logistics sector.

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Top tips for improving your driving experience

Whether you drive professionally or simply love to get behind the wheel, there are many reasons why you may be on the lookout for ways to improve your driving experience. After all, driving is about far more than getting from A to B; it is an experience that can be...

Road Deaths in 2023 Increase by 19%

Provisional road traffic collision figures show that the number of road deaths in 2023 increased by 19% compared to 2022.

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FTA Ireland supports Capuchin Day Centre

FTA Ireland on behalf of its members has made a donation to the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin on the back of reports on RTE that demand for the Centre’s Christmas Vouchers is unprecedented this year.

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Stena Line signs major deal with Peel Ports

Leading ferry and port operator, Stena Line has signed a significant deal with Peel Ports Group, a major UK port operator, to operate from Heysham Port for the next 77-years until 2100. The Swedish ferry company runs a twice daily freight service from Belfast-Heysham providing a vital trade corridor between...

FTA Ireland advises on new border checks

New checks on goods exported from Ireland to Britain will be introduced from the 31st of January 2024, FTA Ireland has confirmed.

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Dublin Port Company confirms Stena Line and Seatruck Ferries for Terminal 5

Dublin Port Company (DPC) has today announced the outcome of the selection process that will see Terminal 5 in Dublin Port licensed to Stena Line and Seatruck Ferries. Stena Line will operate a new Dublin-Birkenhead (Liverpool) service while Seatruck Ferries and parent company CLDN will further develop their Dublin-UK services...

Stena Line to launch new freight route

Stena Line has confirmed plans to launch a new freight service between Dublin and Birkenhead (Liverpool) starting mid-February 2024.

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DMV Transport chooses SDC Trailers

DMV Transport Limited has taken delivery of two new high-spec SDC Euroliners, complete with sliding roof and tail-lift for ease of loading / unloading through the roof, side and rear of the trailer.

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IRU outlines how TIR system can drive decarbonisation

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has outlined how the TIR system can drive decarbonisation.

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Prioritise operators’ needs to help meet net zero ambitions, says RHA

The Road Haulage Association in the UK is calling for an HGV and coach infrastructure plan that supports the needs of operators on the journey to net zero.

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