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Several European countries tighten winter truck tyre requirements

Several European countries are adjusting regulations regarding winter tyres and equipment for trucks this year, with Germany among the nations making changes.

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Insetting moves up Stena Line Freight agenda for 2025

Stena Line is reporting a significant increase in the number of customers expressing an interest in considering insetting options when it comes to their carbon emissions reduction strategies for 2025.

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Hauliers get weather advice as Storm Darragh approaches

Haulage operators are being that Storm Darragh with bring heavy wind and rain over the weekend.

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IRU welcomes progress on CountEmissionsEU proposal

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the joint vote by the European Parliament’s Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) and Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) to initiate negotiations on the CountEmissionsEU proposal.

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BWG Foods wins national SEAI Award

BWG Foods’ Logistics Division has been recognised by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) for exemplary performance and innovation in low emissions transport based around its extensive Transport Decarbonisation Project, which delivered a superior sustainable distribution operation in servicing its nationwide network of SPAR, EUROSPAR, MACE, Londis and XL...

Capital CPC wins prestigious award at RSA Leading Lights in Road Safety Awards

Capital CPC has won the CPC Training Organisation of the Year award at the RSA Leading Lights in Road Safety Awards.

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RSA urges motorists to stay safe and sober

The Road Safety Authority is urging drivers nationwide to stay safe and sober this festive season as new data from the Medical Bureau of Road Safety (MBRS) show concerningly high levels of alcohol and other drugs in driver toxicology testing. New survey research from the RSA has also identified concerning...

ZEHDV Purchase Grant Scheme expanded

The Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle (ZEHDV) Purchase Grant Scheme had been expanded to now include purchase grants for charging infrastructure.

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Mercedes-Benz Vito voted the Irish Van of the Year 2025

The Mercedes-Benz Vito has been voted the Irish Van of the Year 2025, in association with Continental Tyres. Voted on by a jury of thirteen of Ireland’s most experienced commercial vehicle journalists drawn from the Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI), the annual Irish Van of the Year Award acknowledges...

RiverRidge collects Kraker K-Force moving floor trailers

Waste and resource management company, RiverRidge has collected two more Kraker K-Force moving floor trailers from Setanta Vehicle Sales . These trailers are part of an ongoing batch of 16 being delivered to RiverRidge.

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FTA Ireland confirms date for next Sustainable Fleet Operations Course

FTA Ireland has confirmed the date for the next Sustainable Fleet Operations Course.

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RSA launches professional driver survey

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is currently surveying bus and truck drivers who hold a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).

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Wialon and Queclink Wireless Solutionsshare guidance on collaborative telematics solutions

Wialon and Queclink Wireless Solutions are inviting fleets to join an industry webinar that will discuss how collaborative and data-driven telematics solutions are transforming driver, vehicle and asset management.

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Surecam and Blackout Technologies create industry-first mobile device blocker

SureCam, the leading provider of video telematics solutions, has teamed up with Blackout Technologies to develop the first fleet dashcam with mobile device blocking that helps tackle the dangers of smartphone distraction. The integrated solution is designed to eliminate the illegal use of messaging apps, social media platforms, streaming and...

IRU advocates for opportunities in road transport

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is calling on EU policymakers to recognise the important distinction between young drivers and young professional drivers.

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