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CV Workshop EXPO to feature host of international brands

With seven months to go to the CV Workshop EXPO, which takes place at the RDS, Dublin on Saturday & Sunday 12-13th October, the exhibitor list is shaping up to be a ‘who’s who’ of the commercial vehicle aftermarket.

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FTA Ireland calls for improvements to non-EU work permits scheme

FTA Ireland is calling for improvements to the non-EU work permits scheme that faciliates the placement of non-EU HGV drivers with Irish companies.

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Sorcha flies the flag for female HGV drivers

Only two per cent of HGV (C & CE) driving licences are issued to women in Ireland. However, this cohort is growing on the back of the continued success of the Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship.

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European Parliament adopts report on Driving Licence Directive

The European Parliament has adopted its report on the Driving Licence Directive, agreeing on key reforms that will eliminate crucial barriers discouraging entry into the driver profession.

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Middlegate Europe selects SureCam video telematics

Middlegate Europe, the international transport and logistics specialist, is targeting insurance, safety and efficiency improvements with a video telematics solution from SureCam. The company has installed forward-facing dashcams on its UK fleet of over 40 HGVs to capture vital video evidence of driving incidents and gain access to advanced GPS...

Scania facing damages claims as over €880m cartel fine is upheld

The Court of Justice of the European Union has dismissed Scania’s appeal against a €880,523,000 EU fine for being part of a price fixing cartel.

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M50 Truck & Van Centre returns to CV Workshop EXPO

M50 Truck & Van Centre has confirmed its participation at the CV Workshop EXPO, which will run alongside the Auto Trade EXPO at the RDS Dublin on Saturday and Sunday, 12-13th October.

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P&O Ferries shares promising results on energy efficiency initiative

P&O Ferries has shared promising results from its new fuel and energy efficiency initiative following significant measures to reduce carbon emissions in 2023.

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European Parliament agrees to key driving licence reforms

The European Parliament has adopted a report on the Driving Licence Directive, which agreeson key reforms that will eliminate crucial barriers discouraging entry into the driver profession.

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Queclink integrates with leading IoT platforms

Queclink Wireless Solutions has teamed up with a growing number of fleet management and tracking platform providers to deliver self-managed telematics for vehicle operators and technology resellers. The company’s range of 4G vehicle telematics, asset tracking and dash cameras are now integrated seamlessly with IoT software platforms from Key Telematics,...

Southern Crusher Spares

Return Load Details: Contact Person: Gearoid Mc Donagh Phone No.: +353862717109 Contact Email: gearoid@southerncrusherspares.ie Type of Load: 4 Pallets Collect From: Ballybunion Co Kerry Deliver To: Gwalchmai Wales From Delivery Date: 27/02/2024 To Delivery Date: 08/03/2024

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IRU calls EU and national authorities to keep key trade routes open

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) on the EU and national authorities to keep key trade routes open, as farm blockades across Europe become more commonplace.

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Outcry over recent toll increases

Car insurance brand Quote Devil has reported that accusations of ‘blatant profiteering’ and calls for the M50 toll to be abolished were among complaints received by the Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in the wake of recent toll increases. Many complaints were submitted within days of the...

Wincanton and Zeus unveil exclusive freight technology deal

Wincanton, a leading supply chain partner for UK business, has reached an exclusive agreement with Zeus, one of the fastest growing logistic-tech innovators in Europe, to acquire the exclusive evergreen rights to its market-leading digital freight management solutions in the UK and Ireland.

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Calls for new drivers to use motorways during lessons

Irish learner drivers could use the motorway in lessons and tests after a new campaign calls for mandatory training.

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