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A nod to nostalgia with Somers Commercials

With its sleek black finish, chrome details, and serious presence, the Mercedes-Benz 1850 SK was built for power and performance. One of the standout trucks of its time, and a firm favourite with drivers, the Mercedes-Benz 1850 SK was popular on Irish roads in the 1990s. Our photograph shows a...

Long-distance drivers point to Sprinterโ€™s enduring reliability

As part of its contribution to a world-wide programme on the part of Mercedes-Benz to mark the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Sprinter van, Commercial Vehicles Sales Manager, Fergus Conheady, and his team at Naas Road, Dublin have heard from two dedicated Sprinter owners โ€œwhose experiences and enthusiasm...

EU-funded scanner boosts throughput at Polish-Ukrainian border

A new EU-funded mobile cargo scanner will increase the capacity for transporting goods through the border crossing point in Krakovets-Korczowa at the Polish-Ukrainian border. Valued at approximately โ‚ฌ2.5 million, the donation is part of the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes, an initiative to establish new and improved transport routes in response to...

SureCam enhances coaching system with new driver app

SureCam, the leading provider of video telematics solutions, has launched a mobile app as part of its AI-powered coaching system to help drivers better understand their performance behind the wheel and target road safety improvements. The sophisticated communication tool will provide automated coaching workflows โ€“ with personalised remediation and escalation...

Stena Line invests ยฃ17 million in Birkenhead port development

Swedish ferry company, Stena Line is investing ยฃ17 million into developments at the 12 Quays Terminal in Birkenhead to future proof the operations by increasing freight parking capacity and improving traffic flow. The 12 Quays Terminal in Birkenhead has become a key hub for Stena Line. In February 2024, Stena...

Heavy-duty electric truck crosses the channel on P&O’s newest hybrid shipย 

Kuehne+Nagel, P&O Ferries and Renault Trucks, have partnered to successfully transport the first heavy-duty electric truck carrying freight across the English Channel via ferry. The route spanned from Dover to Calais, with the vehicle completing its journey at a Kuehne+Nagel depot in France before returning to the UKโ€”marking a milestone...

Safer roads and smarter fleets with Geotab and Vitality

Geotab Inc. and its affiliates (โ€œGeotabโ€), a global leader in connected transportation solutions, and Vitality, have formed a joint venture to improve driver safety and well-being, reduce risk and support better road safety, bringing together telematics data with behavioural science, in what it describes as a first-of-its-kind solution. Through the...

Derry Bros simplifies customs processes with CHEDs automation

Derry Bros has automated the creation of Common Health Entry Documents (CHEDs) to streamline the customs requirements for the movement of live animals, animal products, high-risk food and feed, and certain plant products. The company has used advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and AI technology to enable this groundbreaking...

Polar Ice retains TruckSafe Gold and Green Standards

Polar Ice has successfully retained its TruckSafe Gold and Green Standards following a recent audit. This achievement reflects the company’s unwavering commitment to road safety, environmental sustainability, and operational excellence. A company spokes person commented: โ€œWe have aligned our transport operations to the FTA Ireland TruckSafe standard since 2019. Achieving...

IRU and UNTRR supports drivers and skills:

As the EU looks to strengthen working conditions, invest in skills, and modernise infrastructure, the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and UNTRR met EU Executive VP Roxana Mรฎnzatu to discuss practical solutions for drivers and operators. In a high-level meetin, the IRU, its member the National Union of Road Hauliers...

New Euro 5 diesel bans set to come into effect in Italy

New entry bans for Euro 5 diesel vehicles will come into force in Italy later this year. Trans.info is reporting that from 1 October 2025 the bans will apply to cities with more than 30,000 inhabitants in four northern regions: Piedmont, Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna and Veneto. The regulations will apply to...

Advancing road safety through TECHA Workshop 2025

From 19 to 21 May 2025, technical enforcement experts and road transport authorities from across Europe gathered in Loughrea, Co. Galway, for the first TECHCA Workshop of the year. The event was hosted by the Road Safety Authority of Ireland in collaboration with the ECR EGTCโ€™s TECHCA Working Group. The...

Wincanton drives towards net zero with 24 new electric-powered HGVs

Leading supply chain partner Wincanton has received the first arrivals of 24 new electric-powered trucks scheduled to join its logistics fleet this year. The move represents a significant milestone as part of the companyโ€™s investment in the necessary solutions to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040. The multimillion-pound project...

Logistics UK welcomes no checks on fruit and vegetables

The announcement by DEFRA that import and export checks on fruit and vegetables will not be introduced from 1 July 2025 will provide relief for the logistics sector comments trade body Logistics UKโ€™s Head of Trade and Devolved Policy Nichola Mallon. However, Ms Mallon has urged the EU and UK...

RSA reports early progress in reducing driving test waiting times

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has today reported encouraging early progress under its Action Plan to alleviate the waiting times for driving tests โ€” progress made possible by the dedication and collaboration of RSA staff and driver testers across the country.

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