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Author: John Loughran

Better CO₂ rules needed to boost sustainable EU

Stakeholders including the International Road Transport Union (IRU) are calling on EU legislators to preserve essential technology options under the new CO₂ standards proposal.

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Truck and Trailer Works secures long-term lease on Swords depot

Truck and Trailer Works, one of Ireland’s largest independent vehicle repair, maintenance and hire fleet workshops, has recently secured a new long term lease for its Swords based depot.

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RSA issues Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads this evening and up until Friday evening as Met Eireann has issued Orange and Yellow WeatherWarnings for persistent and heavy rain.

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HGV operators get telematics advice

HGV operators have been reminded of the benefits utilising technology, such as telematics to monitor and manage various aspects of a vehicle’s operation and the driver’s behaviour.

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Shortage of HGV mechanics causing industry concerns

A shortage of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) mechanics in Ireland is causing concerns in the transportation and logistics industry.

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Who was Mary Ward? road safety campaign

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has today launched the “Who was Mary Ward? Vision Zero” campaign which calls on the public to work together so we see our last road death in Ireland. The RSA, alongside government partners participating in Vision Zero and road safety advocates, are asking all road...

IRHA highlights driver recruitment issue

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is calling on government to simplify the rules pertaining to recruiting drivers from abroad, as the driver shortage deepens across the country.

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Applied Driving to launch intelligent dashboard

Applied Driving, the global provider of driver safety and performance management solutions, has enhanced its web-based portal, Riskmapp, with the launch of a new intelligent dashboard. As a result, the company’s customers will now be able to better understand driver risk and compliance, as well as receive actionable insights from...

Dixon International goes electric with first European delivery

Dixon International Logistics has delivered its first export load to continental Europe, using one of its new Volvo FH electric trucks.

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Tickets selling fast for FTA Ireland Transport Manager Seminar

FTA Ireland’s Transport Manager Seminar takes place at the Johnstown Hotel, Enfield Co. Meath on Thursday, 19th October, and tickets selling fast.

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Volvo’s most sold truck celebrates 30 years of innovation

Volvo’s most sold truck, the FH is celebrating 30 years of innovation this year.

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RSA welcomes speed limit review

The Road Safety Authority has welcomed Minister of State Jack Chambers’ announcement of his intention to bring a comprehensive review of speed limits to Cabinet shortly.

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Dublin Port launches ten SafePort Golden Rules

Dublin Port has published SafePort Golden Rules, a set of 10 rules designed to enable Port Management and the seven Terminal Operators to engage with employees and visitors in the safest possible manner on Dublin Port sites. The publication follows the introduction of a ‘new Dublin SafePort initiative’ in July...

Umberto de Pretto Q&A

On the occasion of the International Road Transport Union’s 75th anniversary year, Umberto de Pretto, who has worked in transport for over 30 years, discusses road transport’s past and future, as well as his personal journey in the industry.

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Disappointment at London’s Direct Vision Standard

The RHA and Logistics UK, the two main groups representing the UK’s hauliers, have expressed disappointment that the new Direct Vision Standard (DVS), published today by Transport for London (TfL), does not take into account concerns that have already been expressed by industry.

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