EU member states are stepping up cooperation in the cross-border investigation of traffic offences to help prevent reckless driving while abroad.
...New legislation applicable to Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) will come into effect across Europe from 7th July. The new law outlines the minimum operating standard for TPMS devices, including the data that’s displayed to drivers in real-time.
...Dennis Tetzlaff has been appointed Stena Line’s new Chief Operating Officer Fleet and part of the group management team.
...The list of exhibitors attending the CV Workshop EXPO, which takes place alongside the Auto Trade EXPO at the RDS, Dublin on Saturday & Sunday 12-13th October is now starting to resemble a “who’s who” of the CV aftermarket in Ireland.
...Pinpointers, a leading provider of vehicle tracking and video telematics solutions, has expanded its hardware partnership with Queclink Wireless Solutions. The latest agreement will cover the provision of the recently launched CV200 smart dashcam, enhancing the company’s fleet proposition with a highly flexible, all-in-one camera and tracking device.
...In a bid to support Ireland’s transition towards a sustainable future and meet its carbon reduction targets, Circle K, Ireland’s leading forecourt and convenience retailer, is advancing its commitment to sustainable innovation, leading the charge with the expansion of its renewable diesel product, milesBIO HVO100.
...More than a fifth of motorists (22%) aged 17-34 believe it is okay to drive after using Class A drugs, according to worrying new research published today by the UK’s leading road safety charity IAM RoadSmart.
...Almost half of manufacturing and production businesses are facing heightened pressure to adopt more environmentally sustainable practices, a new survey shows.
...Pocket Box has enhanced its SME fleet software solution to meet growing demand from road transport operators for an all-in-one system to manage vehicles, trailers, equipment and drivers. The new asset module within Pocket Box Fleet will provide added functionality to help businesses maintain, monitor and protect a wide range...
Niall “Bressie” Breslin, one of Ireland’s most formidable and inspiring mental health advocates, has partnered with the all-electric Mercedes-Benz eVito van as he continues his multi-award-winning live podcast tour of Ireland.
...With road deaths continuing to spiral motoring experts are calling for mandatory first aid training for all drivers so they know how to help in the event of a road accident.
...Employers, trade unions and parking operators are urging the European Commission 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.
...Euro NCAP is moving closer towards the development towards a Truck Safe rating scheme, in in direct response to data showing that while trucks represent only 3 per cent of vehicles on Europe’s roads they are involved in almost 15 per cent of all EU road fatalities.
...The Freight Transport Association of Ireland is hiring for a field based, Trainer / Auditor role The ideal candidate should have excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills.
...The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the endorsement of the CountEmissions EU report by the European Parliament’s plenary. The adopted text adds clarity on the steps that road transport companies are expected to take in order to report their greenhouse gas emissions.
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