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TruTac bring new tools for improved fleet management to RTX Show

TruTac, as part of the Microlise Group, will be presenting new modules and product features within their range of fleet management and compliance control software at this year’s Road Transport Expo in Stoneleigh.

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RSA warns drivers on dangers of using mobile phone when driving

The Road Safety Authority RSA is warning drivers, including HGV drivers of the dangers of using their mobile phone when driving.

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Setanta Vehicle Sales adds new demo truck to fleet

Setanta Vehicle Sales has added a new Renault Turbo Compound 480 to its demonstration fleet this week in the form of a T-High 4×2 Evolution.

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IRU meets Commissioner Vălean on EU transport

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has met with EU Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean at a crucial time in the development of important social, environmental and digitalisation files related to road transport.

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Krone brings tried and tested trailer technology to RTX Show

Krone Trailer UK are showing two market-proven examples from their extensive trailer range at this year’s RTX Show in Stoneleigh in the UK.

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Applied Driving and VisionTrack join forces to target safer driving

Applied Driving has teamed up with VisionTrack, a global leader of AI video telematics and connected vehicle data, to develop a video-enabled safe driving solution. The companies will bring together the proven benefits of automated risk reduction, 360-degree vision and cloud-based video analysis for the first time to revolutionise fleet...

Signify supports Dublin Port Tunnel with a fast route to energy efficiency

Signify, a leader in lighting, has equipped Dublin Port Tunnel in Ireland, an iconic infrastructure spanning 9km, with energy-efficient LED lighting for all its 1800 light points in the tunnel.

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Euro 7 Emission regulation will impact on parts trade

The Euro 7 Emission Regulation will impact directly on the Parts Trade in several key emissions-related parts, which independent distributors and wholesalers sell in quantity today, according to FIGIEFA, the automotive aftermarket distributors organisation.

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Dates for 2024 CV Workshop EXPO announced

The highly successful CV Workshop EXPO returns next year, after a successful debut at the RDS, Dublin last October.

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Transport Exchange Group launches industry-first road transport data service

Transport Exchange Group, the UK’s leading online freight exchange platform, is helping its members to operate more dynamically and competitively in a highly volatile marketplace with the launch of an industry-first load pricing data service.

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Sign of the times

Sligo Haulage and Distribution Ltd has just added new signage to its new warehouse facility in Sligo.

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The Time For Supply Chain Visibility Is Now: Where Retail Can Succeed

Supply chain visibility has been a hot innovation topic for more than the last five years, as tracking technology has evolved and more benefits have been identified. But getting past the market hype, what real progress has been made, and what is left to be done to give supply chain...

Logistics UK raises concerns over Border Target Operating Model  

Logistics UK has highlighted its members’ concerns on the draft Border Target Operating Model in a roundtable meeting in government, hosted by Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Minister of State at the Cabinet Office.

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Mercedes-Benz enters 1-tonne van segment with Citan

The all-new Mercedes-Benz second-generation, entry-level van, Citan has arrived in Ireland and is now making its way into dealer showrooms.

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HGV drivers get prescription medication advice

HGV drivers are being advised to ensure that any prescription medication they take does not impair their ability to drive safely.

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