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MAXUS becomes 100 per cent HVO compliant

The MAXUS diesel DELIVER range is now 100 per cent HVO fuel compliant. With HVO fuel (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), MAXUS diesel drivers and fleets will have the option to lower their carbon emissions by up to 90 per cent immediately.

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Road Safety Authority returns to National Ploughing Championships

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is set to return to the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co. Laois from 17 – 19 September, 2024. The RSA’s stand at Europe’s leading agricultural trade exhibition will feature a host of informative and engaging activities to educate attendees on road safety.

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FTA Ireland visits Brussels

FTA Ireland is taking its EU Manifesto and Decarbonising Road Freight report to Europe.

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New appointment as Goggins Transport

Goggins Transport has appointed a new business development manager to look after new and existing customers in the UK, as the company prepares for further expansion of its long-established Ireland and UK operations.

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Minister Foley launches new Road Safety Authority Transition Year Programme

Minister for Education Norma Foley has launched the new Road Safety Matters transition year (TY) programme designed to help students become safer road users, developed in partnership with the Road Safety Authority and supported by An Garda Siochana.

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Stena Line announces change to Rosslare-Cherbourg service

Following a strategic route review, Stena Line is withdrawing Stena Vision from its Rosslare-Cherbourg route, from 27th October.

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Dennis Eagle adds SureCam to fleet  

Dennis Eagle, a global leader in the design and manufacture of refuse collection vehicles, has installed advanced dashcams on 112 vans as part of a video-enabled driver protection solution. The fleet and video telematics system from SureCam has been integrated with Peoplesafe’s lone worker service to achieve the highest level...

Prepare for GB safety and security import controls

Cross-border road transport businesses need to be ready for the latest customs change for cargo coming from the EU or face significant delays and disruption according to Colin Robb, Head of Operations & Sales at Derry Bros.

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Gas Networks Ireland confirm uptake of BioCNG

Gas Networks Ireland has confirmed that there has been significant progress in the greater uptake of BioCNG, a clean fuel and diesel alternative for freight and commercial vehicles.

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Inver Energy receives International Sustainability and Carbon Certification

Inver Oil has received International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC).

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Mont Blanc tunnel closes

The Mont Blanc tunnel has closed for 15 weeks to facilitate reconstruction works.

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Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week confirmed

The third national Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week (#LogisticsWeek) is set to take place Monday 31 March to Saturday 5 April 2025, the Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Group has confirmed.

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Queclink and 3Dtracking webinar to discuss dashcam innovation

Queclink Wireless Solutions and 3Dtracking are holding an industry webinar to discuss the evolution of the dashcam and how the latest advances are creating significant opportunities for fleets. The online event will bring together technology specialists from each company to examine market trends and innovations, which will help vehicle operators...

River Ridge takes delivery of first Kraker Trailer

River Ridge has taken delivery of the first of 16 new Kraker Trailers K-Force moving floor trailers.

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Fontaine Fifth Wheel Europe brings safe coupling solutions

Fontaine Fifth Wheel are presenting its latest range of fifth wheel couplings at this year’s Automechanika and IAA shows, in Frankfurt and Hanover.

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