Iveco has launched the all new Stralis Efficiency Package, a series of innovations aimed at reducing total operating costs for hauliers on three key fronts: fuel consumption, maintenance costs and a broader product offering.
Latest UK News:
- 28 Jul 2014 - Volvo welcomes revised speed limits
- 27 Jul 2014 - Charters set a benchmark in customer service
- 25 Jul 2014 - New pioneering cycle safety technology
- 24 Jul 2014 - LCRS reaches 100th member landmark
- 24 Jul 2014 - Quartix vehicle tracking reveals new website
- 24 Jul 2014 - Pirelli highlights benefits of truck tyre range
IRHA calls for radical overhaul of road tax system
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is calling for a radical overhaul of the commercial vehicle road tax system in the forthcoming budget.
Volvo welcomes revised speed limits
Volvo Trucks is supporting the government announcement made last week, to increase the speed limit for goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes on single carriageway roads from 40mph to 50mph.
Goodyear calls for co-operation to support fleets
Goodyear is calling for cross-industry co-operation to support fleets investing in a sustainable future for the road freight industry.
Michelin launches new trailer tyre
Michelin has launched the new 385/65 R 22.5 X Multi T trailer tyre across Europe, following its exclusive global preview at the CV Show in April 2014.
Intelligent Telematics launches first 3G vehicle camera in Ireland
Intelligent Telematics has launched the first 3G vehicle camera in Ireland to help fleet operators reduce costs, enhance safety and protect against fraudulent insurance claims. The IT 1000 is part of a new range of forward-facing camera solutions available from the Waterford-based company that combine integrated video and telematics technology to capture footage of...
New pioneering cycle safety technology
New groundbreaking cycle safety technology has been launched to reduce the growing number of cyclist collisions and casualties across the country involving large commercial vehicles.
Transport Leaders Conference 2014
FTA Ireland is providing a one-day conference, the first of its kind, focussed on controlling the legal, financial and taxation risks unique to the transport sector.
RHA welcomes speed limit increase
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed news that the speed limit for heavy goods vehicles travelling on single carriageway roads in England and Wales will be raised to 50 mph by April 2015.
Pirelli highlights benefits of truck tyre range
Pirelli has teamed up with renowned television content providers ITN (International News Television) to produce a five-minute film highlighting the benefits of using Pirelli tyres for truck fleets, in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
FTA says information is key
Information is key to keep the freight and logistics industry on the move during extreme weather conditions, that’s the message from the Freight Transport Association (FTA), which added that transport resilience plays a vital part to aid a successful economy.
Car maker highlights dangers of distracted driving
With mobile phones becoming the number one killer on roads around the world, car maker Volkswagen has stepped up to the plate in China, with an innovative advertisement to make people understand the perils of distracted driving.
Mobile phone distraction set to become biggest killer
Road safety campaigners are warning that mobile phone distraction will become a bigger killer on the UK’s roads than drink driving by 2015.
New truck toll in Latvia
Latvia has introduced a truck toll on its extensive 3,500 km motorway. The vignette toll, which came into effect on July 1 applies to domestic and foreign vehicles. The time-based charge has a tiered price structure: for trucks from 3.5 to 12 tonnes and for trucks over 12 tonnes permissible total weight.
Protecting valuable wheels and tyres from theft
For commercial vehicle fleet owners and operators, wheel and tyre theft is the one thing they can’t afford! Trucks and their component parts are increasingly being stolen for their value as scrap and recycled materials. UK authorities have warned the road haulage industry that almost any part of a truck from side panels and...
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