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FTA Ireland Annual Transport Manager Seminar

The FTA Ireland annual Transport Manager Seminar will take place on 19th of October 2023 at The Johnstown Estate House Hotel, Enfield Co Meath.

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RSA warns of dangers of driver fatigue

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is warning all road users of the dangers of driver fatigue.

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JS Ryan Freight adds two DAF XF 106 4x2s for supermarket work

JS Ryan Freight has added to its fleet with two used DAF XF 106 4x2s, which the company says tick all the boxes.

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Manfreight celebrates 50 years in business with new Volvo truck

Celebrating 50 years in business this year, Manfreight has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH16 750 which pay homage to the original heritage Manfreight livery and maroon painted chassis – the signature trademark of a Manfreight truck.

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Study shows higher numbers of serious injuries from road traffic collisions

New research presented by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) at the RSA’s Annual Conference shows significantly higher numbers of serious injuries from road traffic collisions. The number of road users admitted to hospital (2014-2021) as in-patients in Ireland following a road traffic collision is significantly higher (15,677) than the number...

Applied Driving launches global driver challenge

Applied Driving has launched a global competition to encourage and reward safe driving behaviour in support of Brake’s annual Road Safety Week campaign. The Driver Safety Challenge is open to all fleet drivers and motorists, with cash and other great prizes available for the top driving performances during the month...

Irish Road Safety Week on horizon

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is hosting a number of events for Irish Road Safety Week which takes place from Monday 2 to Sunday 8 October. The RSA is encouraging people to support Irish Road Safety Week and get involved with events in their local communities.

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South Coast Logistics chooses Volvo

Fermoy-based South Coast Logistics has taken delivery of five new Volvo FM 460 6×2 tractor units, helping to facilitate the company’s ongoing expansion.

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EU launches third call for truck parking funding

The European Commission has launched a more flexible funding call for safe and secure parking across the European Union.

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Call for robust Euro 7 regulations continues

Two trade associations representing different strands of the European automotive industry are calling on the EU to deliver robust Euro 7 emissions regulations in the coming months.

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Rosslare Europort named Ferry Port of the Year

Rosslare Europort has been named Ferry Port of the Year at the European Ferry Shipping Summit.

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Survey shows worrying neglect for tyre care

Ahead of Tyre Safety Day, on Monday October 2 and Road Safety Week in Ireland (October 2-8), a survey of Irish motorists by premium tyre manufacturer, Continental Tyres, shows a worrying level of neglect for tyre care.

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IRU welcomes general approach to Euro 7

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the European Council’s general approach on Euro 7, which includes several improvements compared to the original proposal. This followed repeated calls from the IRU and the road transport sector to establish a more pragmatic approach to emission standards, better balancing overall costs...

Inventory management tips for growing businesses

Inventory management comes with the territory of running a business. You need to have the right products, in the right quantity, and at the right time. If you can do this effectively then you will be able to reduce the cost of carrying excess inventory while also streamlining your sales....

TTW adds to hire fleet

Truck & Trailer Works (TTW) has added a fleet of new skelly trailers to its hire fleet.

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