There has been a steep rise in incidents of aggression and harassment towards commercial fleet drivers from both opportunistic thieves and members of the public in the past 12 months. This was the opinion of leading fleet, health and safety, and technology specialists at a recent event organised by...
Revenue has updated the subsistence allowances that haulage operators can pay their drivers.
...In a testament to its resilience and adaptability, Cartwright Bros (Haulage) Ltd in Lincolnshire, a member of the Palletways network, has commemorated its 80th anniversary – a milestone that reflects the company’s commitment to excellence and its ability to navigate the evolving dynamics of the logistics sector.
...Whether you drive professionally or simply love to get behind the wheel, there are many reasons why you may be on the lookout for ways to improve your driving experience. After all, driving is about far more than getting from A to B; it is an experience that can be...
Provisional road traffic collision figures show that the number of road deaths in 2023 increased by 19% compared to 2022.
...FTA Ireland on behalf of its members has made a donation to the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin on the back of reports on RTE that demand for the Centre’s Christmas Vouchers is unprecedented this year.
...Leading ferry and port operator, Stena Line has signed a significant deal with Peel Ports Group, a major UK port operator, to operate from Heysham Port for the next 77-years until 2100. The Swedish ferry company runs a twice daily freight service from Belfast-Heysham providing a vital trade corridor between...
New checks on goods exported from Ireland to Britain will be introduced from the 31st of January 2024, FTA Ireland has confirmed.
...Dublin Port Company (DPC) has today announced the outcome of the selection process that will see Terminal 5 in Dublin Port licensed to Stena Line and Seatruck Ferries. Stena Line will operate a new Dublin-Birkenhead (Liverpool) service while Seatruck Ferries and parent company CLDN will further develop their Dublin-UK services...
Stena Line has confirmed plans to launch a new freight service between Dublin and Birkenhead (Liverpool) starting mid-February 2024.
...DMV Transport Limited has taken delivery of two new high-spec SDC Euroliners, complete with sliding roof and tail-lift for ease of loading / unloading through the roof, side and rear of the trailer.
...The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has outlined how the TIR system can drive decarbonisation.
...The Road Haulage Association in the UK is calling for an HGV and coach infrastructure plan that supports the needs of operators on the journey to net zero.
...SSE, a leading generator of renewable electricity, has extended its partnership with Applied Driving following success in compliance with permits to drive, as well as a significant reduction in collisions. Since the company’s driver risk management programme was launched in 2015 – implemented and managed by Applied Driving – SSE...
An Garda Síochána’s Christmas and New Year Road Safety Enforcement Operation began on Thursday, 30th November 2023 at 07am and will continue at 7am on Thursday, 4th January 2024.
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