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Latest UK News:
- 04 Dec 2013 - Waberer’s purchases 600 DAF tractors
- 04 Dec 2013 - New business to combat rising fleet insurance costs
- 03 Dec 2013 - Isotrak and Wabco take lead in HGV safety improvements
- 03 Dec 2013 - TrailerConnect secures sustainability award
- 03 Dec 2013 - Fleetmatics expands business in UK and Ireland
- 03 Dec 2013 - FTA warns on DCPC complacency
IRU welcomes EP TRAN support
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the European Parliament Transport Committee’s (TRAN) backing of a draft law that would require EU Member States to set targets for building a larger network of publicly-available electric vehicle recharging points and refuelling stations for other alternative fuels, such as hydrogen, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and...
Police warn drivers on drink and drug driving
Police Officers across Europe begin a week-long campaign on Monday 9 December to raise awareness of the dangers of drink and drug driving. The campaign is co-ordinated by TISPOL (the European Traffic Police Network), and involves officers carrying out alcohol and drug checks at any time of the day and night.
Christmas Road Safety campaign launched
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána today launched their Christmas and New Year Road Safety Campaign at the Medical Bureau for Road Safety, UCD. The focus of this year’s campaign is serious head injuries as a result of road collisions. Statistics from the National Neurosurgery Centre at Beaumont Hospital show that...
TrailerConnect secures sustainability award
Schmitz Cargobull AG has won the European Transport Award for Sustainability in the ‘Telematics’ category with its ‘TrailerConnect’ trailer telematics solution.
Fleetmatics expands business in Ireland and UK
Following the official opening of its global headquarters in Dublin, by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny in January of this year, Fleetmatics, one of the leading global providers of fleet management solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, has increased its headcount by close to 50% per cent, adding 24 more employees to its Dublin-based hub,...
FTA Ireland Transport Manager Conference
Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) has today announced its third Transport Manager Conference is to be held in spring 2014.
Remember the morning after
drinkaware.ie and the Road Safety Authority are reminding all drivers to remember the ‘Morning After’ when they are out celebrating over the Christmas period.
Mercedes-Benz appoints new sales dealer
Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles division has confirmed it will increase its representation in Cork city and county with effect from January 2014.
IRU makes the case for Intelligent Transport Systems
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is highlighting the important role that Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) can play in the European haulage industry.
Green Tyres save fuel – tests show
“Green Tyres” reduce the fuel consumption of trucks by 8.5 per cent and can save carrier and logistics companies million pounds a year. These quality tyres, with optimised rolling resistance, also significantly reduce CO2 emissions in commercial vehicles compared to standard tyres. These are the results of a road test on truck tyres. It...
AA warns on dark skies and roadworks a danger to motorists
According to an AA Motor Insurance survey of over 16,000 people almost 42 per cent don’t think that roadworks are well lit at night and almost 67 per cent have come across roadworks that they considered to be dangerous. With this in mind, the AA is advising motorists to plan ahead to avoid roadworks...
Charity’s African cycle ride raises £45k
More than a dozen cyclists from the transport industry battled the heat and unforgiving terrain of Uganda to raise £45,000 for Transaid in its 15th anniversary year.
FTA delighted with DoE’s decision to revoke licences
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has voiced its support saying it is “delighted” at the decision of the Department of Environment (DoE) Northern Ireland to revoke the operator’s licences from three freight operators for using laundered fuel.
Europe moves on cleaner fuels provision
The Transport committee in the European Parliament today backed a proposal for a new directive which foresees the deployment of alternative fuel stations across Europe, so that the European Union moves from highly fossil-energy dependent transport to clean power.
Celtrak wins Service Exporter of the Year Award 2013
Celtrak, a leading provider of GPS Vehicle Tracking solutions has won Service Exporter of the Year at the Irish Exporters Association 2013 awards.
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