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Night flight decision must stand says FTA Ireland

Night flights at Dublin Airport provide a vital corridor for Irish trade and should be allowed to continue, according to FTA Ireland.

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New Volvo FH’s for Cargo Power Logistics

Cargo Power Logistics Ltd has added three Volvo FH’s to its fleet.

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Setanta delves into Krone Euro Liners

Setanta Vehicle Sales is delving into the world of transport innovation with its new range of Krone Euro Liner trailers.

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Monaghan Freight chooses heavy-hitting Volvo FH 540

Fermanagh-based Monaghan Freight has taken delivery of a highly spec’d Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter 6×4 tractor unit, plated for 120-tonne operations.

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Operation Brock not the answer

As Operation Brock – a contraflow system designed to keep traffic in Kent moving when there is disruption to travel across the English Channel – once again caused delays to those travelling in Kent and across the UK border last weekend, business group Logistics UK is urging government to find...

TexCrete partners with CameraMatics to mitigate driver distraction

TexCrete, a concrete and cement supplier operating out of Austin, Texas is partnering with CameraMatics to mitigate driver distraction.

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MEP welcomes EU Call for young HGV Drivers

EU plans to attract young people to truck driving will create jobs and address a predicted shortfall of two million HGV drivers in the EU by 2026 according to local MEP Colm Markey.

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Urgent Services uses Inseego video telematics solution

Urgent Services, a London-based provider of same-day delivery and courier services, is using a connected multi-camera system from Inseego to improve road safety, reduce operational costs and better protect its reputation. The video telematics solution – fitted on a fleet of new vans that handle critical deliveries across London...

MODALES delivers low-emission driving techniques

There are plenty of proposed legislative and technological solutions to reduce road vehicle emissions. The EU-funded MODALES project took a different approach: it focused on driver behaviour. The results are now in.

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Road Truck Services Ltd is recruiting

Road Truck Services Ltd is now recruiting apprentices for the Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship for September 2023.

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M50 Transport Services adds to its fleet

M50 Transport Services, a long-standing and valued customer of Setanta Vehicle Sales ,has recently expanded its fleet with the addition of two brand-new Renault D Wide 18T 4×2 rigids.

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New Volvo concrete mixer for Kieren Counihan Concrete Pumping Ltd

Kieren Counihan Concrete Pumping Ltd has added a new Volvo FH13 500 concrete mixer to its fleet, courtesy of Volvo dealers, McCarthy Commercials.

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Ambition for rail freight needs grounding in reality says FTAI

The publication of the All-Island Rail Review identifies the value which rail could bring to the nation’s freight capacity, according to business group Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI). But, speaking in response to the report, FTAI Chief Executive Aidan Flynn is urging a pragmatic response from government, to ensure that...

DVSA updates safety code of practice on load security

The Driver Vehicle Standards Agency and Health and Safety Executive have updated the safety code of practice on load security.

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RHA gets green light to proceed with truck cartel damages action

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) in the UK has been given green light by the Court of Appeal to proceed with truck cartel damages action on behalf of new and used truck purchasers

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