Transport Shane Ross TD, has signed the European Union (Road Transport) (Working Conditions and Road Safety) Regulations 2017 which give full effect to Regulation (EU) No.165/2014 on tachograph in road transport.
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In response to the changing UK and Ireland markets, and a clear demand from customers, Renault Trucks has introduced a newly-engineered right hand drive Range T High, available from early
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Mercedes-Benz has rolled out a 3 Year / 3 Service Package for all Vito and Sprinter vans registered in Ireland from the 1st of July 2017. With prices from only €279, these service offers are available from all authorised Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealers
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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says new proposals announced today by the Mayor of London for road charging based onelements such as distance travelled and vehicle emissions could be a positive step for freight operators – provided they don’t simply add cost
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DG McArdle International, the Co. Monaghan-based ambient and temperature controlled transport specialists whose main distribution hub is in Dublin, have once again returned to Krone for a repeat order of Cool Liner refrigerated trailers. This time, the trailers are fitted with Krone’s new ISOwall moveable bulkhead, which is lighter and easier to operate and provides McArdle with optimum dual-temperature control
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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling on the French government to take urgent action after a van driver was killed when migrants barricaded the A16 near Calais early on Tuesday
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A Polish van driver has died as a result of migrant action at the Port of Calais. The van collided this morning at 3.45am with three trucks that had been forced to stop on one of the Port’s main approach roads, the A16, as a result of migrants blocking the road with tree trunks
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The Volvo FE is now being launched with a 350hp engine and a new nine-tonne front axle. This makes the versatile Volvo FE range a stronger contender for even more demanding distribution, refuse handling and light construction duties. The Volvo FE-350 is designed for gross vehicle weights (GVW) at 18- and 26-tonnes with gross combination weights (GCW) up to 44-tonnes
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LUMAG, leading OE manufacturer and aftermarket supplier for CV brake pads and linings has launched its latest e-catalogue, which has been fully updated to offer its complete CV range which is now available to order
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The UK’s largest purchaser and recycler of waste glass, URM (UK), has added seven new specialist DAF multi-wheel rigids to its South Kirkby-based fleet. Key among them is DAF’s CF 440 FAQ chassis – an 8×2 ‘tridem’ configuration with lift-and-steer capability on the second and fourth axles
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Descartes Systems Group has extended the validation capabilities of SmartLicence, which has been enhanced to accommodate Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card validation
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SmartWitness recently showcased the revolutionary new KP2 connected camera in combination with their online Insurance Telematics portal at the one day Motor Insurance World event in London. The day was a great success and delegates were eager to learn more about how to keep their profits high whilst reducing risk
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The Road Haulage Association in the UK has expressed its disappointment with the report produced by London Councils reviewing the London Lorry Control Scheme
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Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) has called on the EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier and the Irish Government to ensure Ireland is made a special case in the forthcoming Brexit talks following confirmation that negotiations with the European Commission will begin on Monday
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Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) has announced the appointment of Ronan Monaghan to head up its VanSafe programme, an industry driven programme designed to raise operational standards and recognise excellence in the van industry
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