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IRU backs TRAN position on EU Driving Licence Directive

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has given its given its seal of approval to the European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee’s (TRAN) position on the EU Driving Licence Directive, which the IRU says constitutes “a considerable step forward in eliminating crucial barriers discouraging entry into the bus and truck...

European Commission to overhaul rules governing animal transport

The European Commission is set to overhaul the current EU framework governing the transportation of live animals.

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ETSC calls for Status Quo on HGV licences

The European Transport Safety Council has called for the Status Quo on HGV driving licenses to remain in place.

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MEPs have backed new rules to reduce road transport emissions

MEPs have agreed with the levels proposed by the European Commission for pollutant emissions (such as nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and ammonia) for passenger cars and have proposed an additional breakdown of emissions into three categories for light commercial vehicles based on their weight. The adopted text proposes...

Johnsons Hotel Linen chooses Tiger Trailers

Johnsons Hotel Linen, one of the UK’s largest hotel laundry hire and service providers, has begun introducing to its fleet fifty-two rigids and three fixed double decks manufactured by Tiger Trailers, with an emphasis on durability to meet its demanding operations.

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EU ready to revise HGV driving licence rules

The European Commission’s proposal to revise the driving licence rules provides the possibility to remove some of the major barriers to attracting more talent to the EU pool of drivers, according to the International Road Transport Union.

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RSA champions 30 km / hour speed limits in urban areas

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is championing a new campaign for 30 km / hour speed limits in urban areas.

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Go-Pak expands service to customers in Ireland

The Go-Pak Group – a leading global manufacturer providing product and packaging solutions to the foodservice, cash and carry and retail sectors – has launched a strategic partnership with Dixon Transport, warehousing and distribution leader and JBM Freight, global freight forwarders to enhance its service within the Irish and European...

Christmas Road Safety Campaign Launched

The Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána, and the Department of Transport and Department of Justice are together urging road users to act responsibly and safely when using the roads throughout the Christmas and New Year period. The call was made at the launch of a new road safety...

Weather Warning for Ice

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to prepare for cold weather conditions as Met Eireann have issued a yellow warning for cold temperatures and with icy patches for the following counties from Wednesday evening, 29 November: Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Leitrim,...

Preparing for Peak Season Precision

Preparing for the rise and fall in demand around peak season shopping is nothing new to retailers – certainly not for pure-play ecommerce brands who are reliant on what is often a single, make-or-break, touchpoint with their consumer audience: the point of order fulfilment.

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IRU calls for standard salary calculation template

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) have asked the European Commission to develop a standard salary calculation template for HGV drivers across Europe.

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Transport companies and unions sign sustainability and just transition pact

The IRU and ITF have reinforced their commitment to drive a just transition and improve the accessibility and attractiveness of the commercial driver profession with a Just Transition for Transport pledge.

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3 out of 4 HGV drivers broke speed limit – study finds

Three out of four HGV drivers broke the 80km/h speed limit on roads where the general speed limit was 100km/h, a study found.

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Series production begins on Renault’s electric trucks

Series production of the Renault Trucks heavy duty electric trucks has just begun at the Bourg-en-Bresse plant in France.

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