The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is calling for proportionate security enhancements at a reasonable cost to prevent tachograph fraud, as well as better targeted enforcement linked to tougher sanctions for those found guilty of genuine tachograph fraud.
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Business Brief
Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year
A 28 year old employee of Dublin based company Hawthorn Logistics has been named as the European winner and one of four finalists in the search to find the world’s Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year 2011.
Petrol and diesel prices take a slight dip
Following record highs in May, the pump prices of both petrol and diesel have dropped for a second consecutive month, albeit marginally.
FTA calls for level headed approach on longer semi-trailers
The Freight Transport Association has called on the government to take a level headed view on longer semi-trailers on the day its consultation closes and asked it not be swayed by emotive language and unsubstantiated claims by stakeholders wanting to derail the proposals.
Relief for hauliers as price of diesel falls
Haulage operators got a little relief this week with the news that the average cost of diesel has fallen by 3.2 cent per litre.
Eurovignette directive approved by European Parliament
Revising “Eurovignette” road haulage tax rules will make it possible for Member States to charge hauliers for air and noise pollution costs, in addition to motorway tolls. A directive approved by Parliament on Tuesday will ensure that revenue from these charges is used to improve the performance of transport systems and cut pollution.
IRHA preferred supplier programme
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is poised to launch its first ‘Preferred Supplier Programme’ in order to provide IRHA members with a listing of recommended providers of product and service relative to the road transport industry.
Haulage industry has right to better roads – FTA
Damage to commercial vehicles from poorly maintained local roads represents a significant cost to business and, eventually, hits the consumer in the pocket too, according to the Freight Transport Association in the UK
FTA focuses on O-licensing in Northern Ireland
The Freight Transport Association has vowed to keep the needs of the logistics sector in the spotlight following the appointments of both the Environment Minister and Minister for Regional Development to the Northern Ireland Executive.
New HGV registrations begin to stablise
New HGV registrations were up 60 per cent in April on shallow sales figures, produced by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
New LCV registrations up in April
New Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) registrations increased by almost by 40 per cent in April, figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) confirm. A total of 1,125 LCVs were registered in April, an increase of 39 per cent on the same month last year. A total of 6,093 LCVs have...
IRHA spells out five point plan
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has revealed details of its so-called five point plan for the haulage, which it presented to Transport Minister leo Varadkar recently.
IRHA president meets with new Transport Minister
The newly elected president of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) Eoin Gavin has met Transport Minister, Leo Varadkar in a briefing session on the state of the haulage industry.
Our Future Mobility Now
Car, truck and bus makers in Europe have opened a campaign to invite young adults across Europe to share their ideas and thoughts about the future of transport and mobility.
Fuel price misery continues in UK
The price of diesel has risen to a new record high again this week, warns the Road Haulage Association.
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