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SME fleets looking to technology to ensure drivers and vehicles are safe and legally compliant

Small-and medium-sized commercial fleets are seeking to streamline driver and vehicle compliance by replacing inefficient spreadsheets and paper-based methods with digital tools according to Pocket Box. The software specialist has experienced strong levels of growth since the launch of Pocket Box Fleet, with over 5,000 managed vehicles already added to...

Y3K launches SMART-I® tracking and video telematics range

Y3K is revolutionising the commercial motor trade with the launch of its affordable SMART-I® tracking and video telematics range.

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New UK import requirements coming soon

The UK is introducing new customs and SPS requirements on all goods being imported into Britain starting 31 January 2024, as part of its new Border Target Operating Model .

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Dublin chosen as destination for €7m European Transport Summit

Dublin has been selected as the location for the biennial TRA (Transport Research Arena) conference next April. The event takes place every two years, and is the largest European event to address all aspects of transport and mobility. Attracting approximately 4,000 delegates, it is estimated that TRA2024 will be worth...

43 work-related fatalities in 2023

Data from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) shows that 43 people lost their lives in work-related incidents in 2023.

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Caffrey kick-starts New Year with Mercedes-Benz additions

Leading Meath-based freight transport and logistics firm Caffrey International has started the new year on the front foot by enhancing its fleet of heavy commercial vehicles with the addition of 11 new Mercedes-Benz Actros heavy-duty trucks.

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HGV restrictions in Monaghan Town

Monaghan County Council is restricting the flow of HGVs with four or more axles through Glaslough Street and Dublin Street in Monaghan Town.

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Commercial fleet experts recognise rising threat to drivers  

There has been a steep rise in incidents of aggression and harassment towards commercial fleet drivers from both opportunistic thieves and members of the public in the past 12 months. This was the opinion of leading fleet, health and safety, and technology specialists at a recent event organised by...

Subsistence allowances for truck drivers updated

Revenue has updated the subsistence allowances that haulage operators can pay their drivers.

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Palletways member celebrates 80th anniversary

In a testament to its resilience and adaptability, Cartwright Bros (Haulage) Ltd in Lincolnshire, a member of the Palletways network, has commemorated its 80th anniversary – a milestone that reflects the company’s commitment to excellence and its ability to navigate the evolving dynamics of the logistics sector.

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Road Deaths in 2023 Increase by 19%

Provisional road traffic collision figures show that the number of road deaths in 2023 increased by 19% compared to 2022.

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FTA Ireland supports Capuchin Day Centre

FTA Ireland on behalf of its members has made a donation to the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin on the back of reports on RTE that demand for the Centre’s Christmas Vouchers is unprecedented this year.

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Stena Line signs major deal with Peel Ports

Leading ferry and port operator, Stena Line has signed a significant deal with Peel Ports Group, a major UK port operator, to operate from Heysham Port for the next 77-years until 2100. The Swedish ferry company runs a twice daily freight service from Belfast-Heysham providing a vital trade corridor between...

FTA Ireland advises on new border checks

New checks on goods exported from Ireland to Britain will be introduced from the 31st of January 2024, FTA Ireland has confirmed.

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Dublin Port Company confirms Stena Line and Seatruck Ferries for Terminal 5

Dublin Port Company (DPC) has today announced the outcome of the selection process that will see Terminal 5 in Dublin Port licensed to Stena Line and Seatruck Ferries. Stena Line will operate a new Dublin-Birkenhead (Liverpool) service while Seatruck Ferries and parent company CLDN will further develop their Dublin-UK services...