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New TPMS rules now in place
New legislation applicable to Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) came into effect across Europe on 7th July. The new law…
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Deadline looming for Smart Tachograph Version 2 retrofits
All trucks fitted with an analogue or digital non-smart tachograph (vehicles typically first registered prior to 14th June 2019) have…
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HGVs involved in more than one in 10 road fatalities
More than one in 10 fatal road collisions involved a heavy goods vehicle, researched presented by the Road Safety Authority…
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Boyd Haulage adds Renault Trucks T520 High to the herd!
Swatragh -based Boyd Haulage Limited has put a high specification Renault Trucks T520 High 6×2 into operation, citing the dealer’s…
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DFDS takes delivery of SDC Curtainsiders
DFDS, one of Europe’s largest integrated shipping and logistics providers, has taken delivery of 50 new SDC Curtainsiders as part…
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FTA Ireland offers stormy weather advice
FTA Ireland is urging hauliers to pay close attention to national weather warnings ahead of predicted stormy weather conditions.
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Fly By Nite returns to Tiger for temperature controlled trailers
Fly By Nite, renowned specialists in trucking, logistics and warehousing for the entertainment industry has, for what is now the…
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Expansion of Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicles Purchase Grant Scheme
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has announced an expansion to the existing Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle (ZEHDV) Purchase Grant…
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Managing costs is critical to sustainability says FTA Ireland
Managing cost is critical to the sustainability of a business but also to ensure that there are enough funds to…
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Stakeholders to hold Driving for Work webinar
The Road Safety Authority, Health and Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána will be holding an online webinar on Thursday…
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More parking and rest areas for UK HGV drivers
HGV drivers in the UK are continuing to benefit from more parking, secure rest areas and better restaurants and showers…
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IRU analyses truck powertrain cost of ownership
Which truck powertrain has the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO)? Which one reduces CO₂ emissions the most? And what…
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Q3 Europe road freight rates flat as spot rates fall
The Upply x Ti x IRU European road freight rates index has found that Q3 rates remained flat in the…
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UK eHGV charger connections guide released
The eFREIGHT 2030 consortium – committed to driving the UK’s transition to electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) – has released…
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Ireland’s next generation of HGV drivers ready to take the wheel
After two years of classroom study and practical testing, the first cohort of students has graduated as Ireland’s latest HGV…