Dixon International Logistics has delivered its first export load to continental Europe, using one of its new Volvo FH electric trucks.
...FTA Ireland’s Transport Manager Seminar takes place at the Johnstown Hotel, Enfield Co. Meath on Thursday, 19th October, and tickets selling fast.
...Volvo’s most sold truck, the FH is celebrating 30 years of innovation this year.
...The Road Safety Authority has welcomed Minister of State Jack Chambers’ announcement of his intention to bring a comprehensive review of speed limits to Cabinet shortly.
...Dublin Port has published SafePort Golden Rules, a set of 10 rules designed to enable Port Management and the seven Terminal Operators to engage with employees and visitors in the safest possible manner on Dublin Port sites. The publication follows the introduction of a ‘new Dublin SafePort initiative’ in July...
On the occasion of the International Road Transport Union’s 75th anniversary year, Umberto de Pretto, who has worked in transport for over 30 years, discusses road transport’s past and future, as well as his personal journey in the industry.
...The RHA and Logistics UK, the two main groups representing the UK’s hauliers, have expressed disappointment that the new Direct Vision Standard (DVS), published today by Transport for London (TfL), does not take into account concerns that have already been expressed by industry.
...Every year, road traffic accidents cost business over 72 billion dollars in the US. That’s a lot of money. And what is even more sobering is that this number could be significantly higher.
...Fleet owners and motor traders must upload their vehicle details to the National Fleet Database (NFD) by 30th November 2023 under newly enacted legislation, according to the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI).
...The EU’s new smart tachograph version 2 (SMT2) includes additional features, such as automatic (as opposed to manual) registration of border crossings.
...The cost of road diesel is increasing by five cent a litre from Friday 1st September, much to the annoyance of haulage operators.
...HGV operators have been reminded of the benefits utilising technology, such as telematics to monitor and manage various aspects of a vehicle’s operation and the driver’s behaviour.
...Ringway Jacobs, a leading highway services provider, has improved levels of safety and fleet risk reduction, as well as increasing the support provided to its drivers, following the adoption of an industry-first, video-enabled lone worker protection service. Earlier this year, the company completed the roll-out of the integrated technology solution...
Swedish owned ferry company, Stena Line has renewed its hugely successful partnership with current EIHL champions, the Belfast Giants by entering into a 12th year as title sponsors.
...With diesel prices set to increase by five cent per litre on Friday, 1st September, haulage operators are being reminded of the benefits of fitting wind deflectors to reduce full consumption.
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