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IRU partners on truck parking
The International Road Transport Union (IRU), together with the International Transport Forum (ITF), has signed a cooperation agreement with the EU funded LABEL project to stimulate the development of truck parking areas (TPAs) offering sufficient levels of security and comfort.
TIR pre-declarations
The IRU web-based application for processing TIR pre-declarations is now available free of charge at EU external borders to help international transport operators meet the EU requirements to send TIR information electronically in advance to any EU Customs office of departure/entry.
IRU seminar on Rotterdam rules
The International Road Transport Union’s seminar on the Rotterdam Rules in November 2010 will explore the potential impact on and challenges to be faced by the road transport Industry.
IRU welcomes secure truck parking developments
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the growing interest in secure truck parking areas to ensure driver, vehicle and cargo security, as well as road safety and respect of social regulations.
European Truck Accident Causation study
The European Commission (EC) and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) have published the findings of a unique scientific study, the European Truck Accident Causation (ETAC) study.
IRU rejects changes to Working Directive
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has strongly condemned the rejection by the Plenary of the European Parliament of the European Commission’s proposal to exclude self employed drivers from the scope of the Sectoral Road Transport Working Time Directive.
IRU outlines social rules priorities
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has outlined its priorities on a number of key issues relating to the EU social rules framework for road transport, including driving and rest time rules, tachograph regulation and enforcement, working time Directive and driver training.
Shifting focus from toxic to CO2 emissions
Addressing the United Nations World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulation and Technological Innovations, the International Road Transport Union has proposed to shift the legislative focus for heavy commercial vehicles from toxic emissions to CO2 emissions.
IRU promotes multi modal transport
At the annual meeting of the International Transport Forum on “Transport and innovation: Unleashing the Potential”, which brought together over 800 delegates from around the world, including Transport Ministers, industry leaders and academics, the IRU presented, in partnership with its German Member Association BGL e.V., the innovative Modular Concept as the solution to help promote [...]
IRU focuses on road accident reduction
The International Road Transport Union has welcomed the positive road safety developments communicated by the International Transport Forum and has confirmed that road safety will remain a top priority for the commercial road transport industry.
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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 […]