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- 08 Sep 2010 - Iveco to exhibit at Low Carbon Vehicle Show
- 08 Sep 2010 - Want to play for England?
- 08 Sep 2010 - Fiat Professional launches new website
- 08 Sep 2010 - Think tank highlights importance of R&D
- 08 Sep 2010 - Leave on the lights
- 07 Sep 2010 - Trakm8 to attend Eco2 Transport exhibition
Truck volumes down 13 per cent in lighter traffic
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010With schools returning this week Irish towns and cities are preparing for the seasonal return of traffic jams. But Ireland’s traffic and travel information service, AA Roadwatch, is forecasting that traffic congestion is likely to improve significantly and that the coming ‘traffic season’ will be the lightest that we have had in many years. (more…)
Motorists give thumbs up to graduated licensing
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010More than five out of 10 Irish motorists approve of Transport Minister, Noel Dempsey’s proposed ‘Graduated Driving License System’ (more…)
Happy birthday AA Roadwatch
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010AA Ireland is celebrating the 21st birthday of AA Roadwatch. Ireland’s travel and information service, which was was launched in September 1989. (more…)
Semperit roadside survey
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Only 20% of drivers are considerate enough to let other motorists in or out of traffic in front of them, according to a survey by tyre manufacturer, Semperit. The study, based on Semperit’s ‘Pass it on!’ courtesy campaign, revealed that women are just as sympathetic to other drivers as male motorists. (more…)
A Herculean task
Monday, August 30th, 2010
German market-leader in heavy-haulage trailer innovation Goldhofer and US transport specialist Berard Transportation have teamed up to provide a solution to a Herculean task: the transportation from Louisiana to Alaska of two steel oil platforms weighing 4,000 and 3,500 tonnes respectively.
(more...)IMDO report growth in shipping
Monday, August 30th, 2010Haulage operators involved in international haulage received a little good news last week, on the back of shipping figures, which show a return to growth. (more…)
Iveco plans a packed show for Hanover 2010
Monday, August 30th, 2010Full range commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco will be present at the IAA Hanover Show 2010, to be held from 23 to 30 September, with a significant number of new products, services and innovative technologies on display. (more…)
SFA slams road tax proposal
Friday, August 27th, 2010
A proposal by Minister John Gormley to order local authorities to force commercial drivers and small vans to legally declare that they will not use them for domestic or pleasure purposes is ‘another nail in the coffin for small business’, according to the Small Firms Association (SFA).
(more...)CV Show brochure now available
Friday, August 27th, 2010The organizers of the Commercial Vehicle Show has now mailed more than 2,500 brochures to past and potential exhibitors to help promote next year’s event. (more…)
ITIA estimates cost on planned tyre tax
Friday, August 27th, 2010The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) has estimated that a government plan to introduce an additional tax on tyre sales could cost motorists including the haulage industry more than €22 million annually. (more…)
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UK haulage industry news
- Leave on the lightsIn response to the news that several councils are running trials to turn off or dim street lights in a bid to save money, road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is calling on other councils across the country not to follow suit. GEM’s Chief Executive, David Williams MBE, comments: “Streetlights are a necessity […]
- Trakm8 to attend Eco2 Transport exhibitionTrakm8 is attending the Eco2 Transport Exhibition to target fleet managers who aim to reduce the environmental impacts of their transport operations and in turn reduce costs. The show dates are 16th, 17th and 18th November at Earls Court in London. The Eco2 Transport show is a business event focusing on sustainable products within the […]
- Continental appoints new sales managerContinental Tyre Group has added a new member to its commercial vehicle sales team – 45 year-old Duncan Platt, who joins with immediate effect as General Sales Manager – Truck tyre. Duncan has more than 24 years experience in the tyre industry in a variety of sales and management roles, including most recently working with […]
- RoadSafe supports a2om docRoadSafe is endorsing a new on-line risk assessment tool, from the software company a2om (pronounced atom). a2om doc, helps to improve business efficiency and safety. Employers have a “duty of care” for the safety of employees at work, regardless of the type or size of the business. There is also a duty of care to […]
- M62 Junction 33 to 34 overnight carriageway repairsThe Highways Agency will begin work to renew parts of the M62 carriageway between Junction 33 and 34 near Selby. Repairs are required where rutting has occurred to the road surface, road markings and road studs will also be replaced. The work will begin on Monday 13 September and will require various overnight lane closures […]