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SSE and Applied Driving extend partnership

SSE, a leading generator of renewable electricity, has extended its partnership with Applied Driving following success in compliance with permits to drive, as well as a significant reduction in collisions. Since the company’s driver risk management programme was launched in 2015 – implemented and managed by Applied Driving – SSE...

Christmas Road Safety Operation Update Week One

An Garda Síochána’s Christmas and New Year Road Safety Enforcement Operation began on Thursday, 30th November 2023 at 07am and will continue at 7am on Thursday, 4th January 2024.

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Collett delivers wind turbine to Co Monaghan wind farm

Collett Transport, a leading specialist in wind turbine logistics and transport, have successfully delivered 88 wind turbine components for Drumlins Park Wind Farm project in Ireland.

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IRU backs TRAN position on EU Driving Licence Directive

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has given its given its seal of approval to the European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee’s (TRAN) position on the EU Driving Licence Directive, which the IRU says constitutes “a considerable step forward in eliminating crucial barriers discouraging entry into the bus and truck...

European Commission to overhaul rules governing animal transport

The European Commission is set to overhaul the current EU framework governing the transportation of live animals.

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ETSC calls for Status Quo on HGV licences

The European Transport Safety Council has called for the Status Quo on HGV driving licenses to remain in place.

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MEPs have backed new rules to reduce road transport emissions

MEPs have agreed with the levels proposed by the European Commission for pollutant emissions (such as nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and ammonia) for passenger cars and have proposed an additional breakdown of emissions into three categories for light commercial vehicles based on their weight. The adopted text proposes...

Johnsons Hotel Linen chooses Tiger Trailers

Johnsons Hotel Linen, one of the UK’s largest hotel laundry hire and service providers, has begun introducing to its fleet fifty-two rigids and three fixed double decks manufactured by Tiger Trailers, with an emphasis on durability to meet its demanding operations.

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EU ready to revise HGV driving licence rules

The European Commission’s proposal to revise the driving licence rules provides the possibility to remove some of the major barriers to attracting more talent to the EU pool of drivers, according to the International Road Transport Union.

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RSA champions 30 km / hour speed limits in urban areas

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is championing a new campaign for 30 km / hour speed limits in urban areas.

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Go-Pak expands service to customers in Ireland

The Go-Pak Group – a leading global manufacturer providing product and packaging solutions to the foodservice, cash and carry and retail sectors – has launched a strategic partnership with Dixon Transport, warehousing and distribution leader and JBM Freight, global freight forwarders to enhance its service within the Irish and European...

Christmas Road Safety Campaign Launched

The Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána, and the Department of Transport and Department of Justice are together urging road users to act responsibly and safely when using the roads throughout the Christmas and New Year period. The call was made at the launch of a new road safety...

Weather Warning for Ice

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to prepare for cold weather conditions as Met Eireann have issued a yellow warning for cold temperatures and with icy patches for the following counties from Wednesday evening, 29 November: Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Leitrim,...

Preparing for Peak Season Precision

Preparing for the rise and fall in demand around peak season shopping is nothing new to retailers – certainly not for pure-play ecommerce brands who are reliant on what is often a single, make-or-break, touchpoint with their consumer audience: the point of order fulfilment.

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IRU calls for standard salary calculation template

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) have asked the European Commission to develop a standard salary calculation template for HGV drivers across Europe.

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