Euro NCAP has released highly anticipated, more stringent Commercial Van ratings for 2023 and announced plans for safety testing of HGVs.
...Tyres aged 10 years and older on HGVs, buses, coaches and minibuses are to be banned in Northern Ireland (NI).
...Wexford haulier Cummins Transport Limited has added six new Actros 1853LS units to its fleet, increasing the number of Mercedes-Benz units now on the company’s fleet to 27.
...The European Road Hauliers Association (UETR), which represents more than 200,000 road transport businesses in Europe with a total capacity of 430,000 commercial vehicles has called on the European Commission to come up with workable CO2 emissions targets.
...As the truck driver shortage deepens across Europe, the European Commission is set to revise the EU Driving Licence Directive in a move that will address the chronic shortage of drivers in the goods transport sector.
...Wiltshire-based catering supplier apetito has taken delivery of 10 double-deck temperature-controlled trailers equipped with Carrier Transicold Vector® HE 19 units.
...Former Irish International rugby legend and TV presenter Tommy Bowe is calling on motorists, but particularly younger drivers, to kick drink driving to touch this St. Patrick’s Weekend and to never, ever drink and drive.
...The Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship is set to hold an online webinar on Monday, 27th March as part of #LogisticsWeek.
...Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero vehicle.
...“Own Acount” haulage operators are not eligible to claim the Licensed Haulage Emergency Support Scheme, HGVIreland.com has learned.
...FTA Ireland picked up the The Irish Logistics & Transport Awards Safety Award at the ILTA Awards, at the Crowne Plaze Hotel, Dublin on Thursday night.
...Michael Murray, ESB Networks Public Safety Manager, is reminding all HGV operators to make sure they take care by staying clear of electricity wires and poles.
...The Transport and Mobility Careers Expo, part of of Ireland’s first Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week, takes pace at Athlone ETB Training Centre on Thursday, 30th March, from 10.00am to 3.00pm.
...Following an update from the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has updated its advice for road users in relation to Met Eireann’s have Orange Status weather warnings Warnings for snow and Ice.
...A new alliance has been launched in a bid to fight climate change and decarbonise European road freight transport.
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