Volvo Trucks’ online video series ‘Welcome to my cab’ invites viewers into the cabs of truck drivers from around the world and in the latest episode a Polish truck driver Lucian Igras and his ‘Black Pearl’ is featured.
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- 05 Feb 2012 - Pirelli unveils intelligent truck tyre
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- 02 Feb 2012 - Goodyear Dunlop hosts Symposium on Driving Efficiency
- 02 Feb 2012 - Euroway further expands sales team
- 01 Feb 2012 - DSX range of oil additives get hauliers’ seal of approval
- 01 Feb 2012 - MOT test to continue at 3-1-1
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Reward for information on stolen trailer
Ashcroft Trailer Hire is offering a reward for information leading to the return of one of its trailers, which was stolen recently. The trailer number is TL 6753.
IRHA rejects Coveney stance on green diesel
Members of the Cork branch of the Irish Road Haulage Association have rejected claims by Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney that any moves to abolish green diesel in favour of a rebate scheme for entitled users would create security concerns for farmers.
UK lorry road user charging plans unveiled
Plans for a lorry road user-charging scheme in the UK have been announced by by Roads Minister, Mike Penning.
IRHA welcomes no new tolls news
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar T.D., that there will be no new motorway tolls introduced during the duration of the current administration.
Road train approaching
The SARTRE project, Safe Road Trains for the Environment has successfully completed the first test demonstrations of a multiple vehicle platoon. The test fleet included a lead truck followed by three cars driven entirely autonomously at speeds of up to 90 km/h – with no more than 6 metres gap between the vehicles.
Goodyear Dunlop’s new online fuel efficiency hub
Goodyear Dunlop has launched a new web portal to help fleets improve efficiency and environmental impact. As part of its campaign to help commercial fleets improve fuel economy, Goodyear Dunlop has launched a website www.fleet-fuel-efficiency.eu dedicated to providing fleets with information to reduce their costs and improve their carbon footprint.
Portuguese driver sentenced to six months imprisonment
A Portuguese truck driver, driving for the Spanish haulage company Transportes Pepe El Correcaminos, from Murcia in South East Spain, appeared at Carlisle Crown Court on 23/01/12 where he pleaded guilty to four charges of forgery in October 2011 relating to the manipulation of his tachograph charts.
RSA launches consultation on motor vehicle components
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched a public consultation seeking the views of all interested parties on the development of proposals to regulate certain components placed on the market and fitted to motor vehicles, trailers and motorcycles in Ireland.
Get fit with Transaid’s cycle challenge
Organisers of Transaid’s 500km fundraising cycle ride in Madagascar hope to sign up even more volunteers this month, as people vow to get fit for the New Year. Only 10 places are left for the nine-day ride along the country’s north-east coast, which is hoped will raise £150,000 for the charity’s projects.
Varadkar confirms €100M for road safety projects
Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar has announced €100 million worth of funding for new road safety and upgrading projects at locations across the country in 2012.
Would you stop to help a stranded motorist?
Opening up the debate of whether to stop and help or to prioritise personal safety, AA Rescue has today published results of a contentious poll question which asks drivers whether or not they would kick into “good Samaritan mode” or simply keep driving if they came across a stranded motorist.
Maru International chooses Krone
Maru International, one of the UK’s leading independent multi modal logistics and freight forwarding specialists, has recently added a further four Krone trailers to its 40–strong trailer fleet. Carrying a wide variety of cargo across virtually all industries, including steel, IBCs, pallets, and individual small packages, the new Profi Liner curtainsiders from Krone Trailers...
New construction truck tyre from Pirelli
Pirelli has launched another addition to its highly successful Series 01 truck tyre range, the G:01 gravel tyre, designed for mixed use on roads and in construction sites.
IRU hosts ECR online complaints desk
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is hosting the Euro Control Route (ECR), Disproportionate Fines & Sanctions online complaints desk as a cornerstone of the public-private partnership between the IRU and the EU Enforcement Community, aiming to create a harmonised and efficient enforcement of EU road transport legislation.
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