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FTA Ireland offers 2 smart tachograph advice

FTA Ireland is advising haulage operators that version 2 smart tachographs must be retrofitted to commercial vehicles operating internationally from 31 December 2024 onwards.

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Amber Valley added to CV Workshop EXPO lineup

Amber Valley, the largest European manufacturer of reversing safety equipment and battery management systems has confirmed its participation at the CV Workshop EXPO.

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Reynolds Commercials opens new CVRT centre

Reynolds Commercials, based just outside Athlone in Co Westmeath, has opened a new CVRT centre and redeveloped Renault Trucks workshop facility.

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Derry Bros to showcase Digicom at Multimodal

Derry Bros Shipping & Customs Clearance is set to showcase its digital customs clearance platform, Digicom at Multimodal, the UK’s leading supply chain conference and logistics exhibition.

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RSA confirms Smart Tachograph retrofit requirements

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has confirmed that as part of the EU Mobility Package I, the new Smart Tachograph Version 2 is required to be retrofitted to vehicles operating internationally.

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New drug driving testing now in place

Mandatory drug testing for drivers involved in serious crashes and collisions is now in force.

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Certa awarded coveted Guaranteed Irish symbol

Ireland’s largest fuel supplier Certa, which is part of DCC plc, has been awarded the coveted Guaranteed Irish symbol in recognition of its commitment to creating sustainable jobs, supporting local communities and promoting Irish provenance.

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Haulage operators get wet weather braking warning

Haulage operators have been reminded that stopping distances increase on wet roads due to several factors that affect the vehicle’s ability to brake efficiently and maintain control.

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Dublin tops Europe’s most congested cities list

Europe’s most gridlocked cities have been revealed, with some motorists losing nearly a week of their lives each year sitting in traffic.

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Summer has higher proportion of motorcyclist deaths and serious injuries

Ahead of the June Bank Holiday Weekend, Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are reminding all road users to share the roads safely, as the high-risk summer period commences for motorcyclists.

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Derry Bros Shipping & Customs Clearance showcases latest innovations at Multimodal 2024

Technology innovation will be taking centre stage on Derry Bros Shipping & Customs Clearance’s stand (3023) at Multimodal, the UK’s leading supply chain conference and logistics exhibition. The company will be showcasing its comprehensive range of managed freight and transport solutions, as well as launching some exciting updates to its...

Pall-Ex Group to showcase groundbreaking logistics division at Multimodal 2024

Pall-Ex, the UK’s leading palletised freight distribution network will officially launch its innovative third-party logistics (3PL) division, Pall-Ex Logistics to the freight and logistics community at Multimodal in June.

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Cemex unveils its first HVO-powered vehicle in the UK

Cemex has unveiled its first ever HVO-powered (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) vehicle in support of its Future in Action programme – which acts as the driver for Cemex to become a carbon net zero business by 2050.

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Why are truck parking spaces at a premium in Europe?

The European Commission is being urged to maintain a focused approach to certifying, upgrading, building, and funding safe and secure truck parking areas in the EU over the next three years, but why are truck parking spaces in Europe at a premium?

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Certa Ireland chooses DAF

Certa Ireland has taken delivery of a new DAF LF 290 4 x 2 rigid truck, which will be used for national distribution.

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