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O’Neill International Transport delivers fuel savings of 10 per cent

O’Neill International Transport is returning fuel savings of almost 10 per cent since signing up for The Greener HGV programme.

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TruTac unveils new tools for improved fleet management

TruTac, part of the Microlise Group, presented new modules and product features within its range of fleet management and compliance control software, at this year’s CV Show at the NEC, in Birmingham.

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Cameramatics makes three big announcements at CV Show

Irish company, Cameramatics, a leading global provider in driver safety made three big announcements at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham this week.

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Road users get UK Emergency Alert advice

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users who may be travelling in border counties to be aware of a new UK Emergency Alert system. The new system will send a test ‘alert’ message to all mobile phones and devices across Britain and Northern Ireland on the afternoon...

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Nikola Tre BEV makes UK debut at Commercial Vehicle Show

The all-electric Nikola Tre BEV was seen for the first time in the UK on the IVECO stand at this year’s CV Show.

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Brigade Electronics showcases Backeye®360

Brigade Electronics showcased its Backeye®360, intelligent four-camera system, which is designed to eliminate blind spots and assist low speed manoeuvrability by providing the driver with a complete 360 degree view of their vehicle in a single image at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham this week.

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IRU supports striking drivers

Third-country drivers working in the European Union deserve full respect and support, according to the International Road Transport Union (IRU).

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Continental bolsters training and advice for CV operators

Continental Tyres has launched a new tyre maintenance awareness campaign for commercial vehicle operators, with the aim of drawing attention to common faults, issues and failures. The launch comes as the company’s popular in-house training centre, ContiAcademy, announces the reintroduction of its full face-to-face training programme for the first time...

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Ford brings hands-free driving technology to motorways

Ford today delivered a watershed moment with the introduction of a Level 2 hands-free advanced driver assistance system 1, 2 with regulatory approval for use on the motorway network in Great Britain – the first system of its kind approved in Europe.

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IRU expresses concerns over Data Act proposals

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has expressed concerns over the proposed Data Act.

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Mercedes-Benz flags Citan arrival

Mercedes-Benz has flagged mid-May for the arrival here of its new, second-generation, entry-level van, Citan.

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Survey reveals UK drug-driving epidemic

A survey commissioned by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has revealed that 10 per cent of UK motorists have driven in the 24 hours after taking illegal drugs .

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First all-electric mixer demonstrates pathway to low carbon logistics

The UK’s first all-electric ready-mix concrete mixer has successfully completed a three-month trial of commercial deliveries across Birmingham for Tarmac, marking a significant step on the path to net zero construction.

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Setanta Vehicle Sales now distributing Kraker Trailers

Setanta Vehicle Sales is now the official distributor of Kraker Trailers, renowned for it’s K-Force walking floor trailer range, which has gained a lot of interest in the Irish market.

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IRU urges European Commission to incentivise, not force, zero-emission vehicles in Corporate Fleets Greening Initiative

The European Commission’s Greening Corporate Fleets initiative must incentivise transport operators to purchase zero-emission vehicles, not force them, the International Road Transport Union (IRU) has claimed.

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