Reynolds Commercials, based just outside Athlone in Co Westmeath, has opened a new CVRT centre and redeveloped Renault Trucks workshop facility.
...Derry Bros Shipping & Customs Clearance is set to showcase its digital customs clearance platform, Digicom at Multimodal, the UK’s leading supply chain conference and logistics exhibition.
...The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has confirmed that as part of the EU Mobility Package I, the new Smart Tachograph Version 2 is required to be retrofitted to vehicles operating internationally.
...Mandatory drug testing for drivers involved in serious crashes and collisions is now in force.
...Ireland’s largest fuel supplier Certa, which is part of DCC plc, has been awarded the coveted Guaranteed Irish symbol in recognition of its commitment to creating sustainable jobs, supporting local communities and promoting Irish provenance.
...Haulage operators have been reminded that stopping distances increase on wet roads due to several factors that affect the vehicle’s ability to brake efficiently and maintain control.
...Europe’s most gridlocked cities have been revealed, with some motorists losing nearly a week of their lives each year sitting in traffic.
...Ahead of the June Bank Holiday Weekend, Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are reminding all road users to share the roads safely, as the high-risk summer period commences for motorcyclists.
...Technology innovation will be taking centre stage on Derry Bros Shipping & Customs Clearance’s stand (3023) at Multimodal, the UK’s leading supply chain conference and logistics exhibition. The company will be showcasing its comprehensive range of managed freight and transport solutions, as well as launching some exciting updates to its...
Pall-Ex, the UK’s leading palletised freight distribution network will officially launch its innovative third-party logistics (3PL) division, Pall-Ex Logistics to the freight and logistics community at Multimodal in June.
...Cemex has unveiled its first ever HVO-powered (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) vehicle in support of its Future in Action programme – which acts as the driver for Cemex to become a carbon net zero business by 2050.
...The European Commission is being urged to maintain a focused approach to certifying, upgrading, building, and funding safe and secure truck parking areas in the EU over the next three years, but why are truck parking spaces in Europe at a premium?
...Certa Ireland has taken delivery of a new DAF LF 290 4 x 2 rigid truck, which will be used for national distribution.
...More than half of European trucking companies are unable to expand their business because they can’t find skilled workers due to the shortage of truck drivers, according to IRU’s 2023 study surveying over 1,000 European road goods transport operators.
...Hydrogen-fuelled trucks offer a promising solution for reducing emissions and achieving sustainable transportation. While there are significant challenges to overcome, particularly regarding infrastructure and production costs, ongoing advancements and investments in hydrogen technology are likely to drive its adoption in the trucking industry.
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