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Hauliers get truck tyre rolling resistance advice

Hauliers are being advised to take rolling resistance into account, when purchasing truck tyres at a time when time fuel prices remain stubbornly high.

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Solving the HGV truck driver shortage in Europe

The shortage of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) truck drivers in Europe is a complex issue, and there is no simple solution to this problem, which is crippling the haulage and distribution sectors on the Continent.

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IRU welcomes EU alternative fuel infrastructure deal

The International Road Transport Union has welcomed the provisional agreement reached between the European Council, Commission and Parliament on the alternative fuels infrastructure regulation (AFIR).

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European Investment Bank engaging with Volta Trucks

Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed that the European Investment Bank (EIB) is engaging with the company for €40 million venture debt financing.

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VisionTrack continues partnership with British Truck Racing Championship 

VisionTrack is extending its longstanding partnership with the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) for a further year. As official video telematics provider, the company will deliver an advanced vehicle camera solution for all competing trucks in Division 1 and Division 2 of the BTRC. Teaming up with Truck Sport...

Martin Ryan adds to fleet with Renault Trucks

Martin Ryan & Sons has taken delivery of two Renault Evolutions supplied by Setanta Vehicle Sales North Ltd.

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Licensed Haulage Support Scheme 2023 now open for applications

The Licensed Haulage Support Scheme 2023 is now open for applications, HGV Ireland.com can confirm.

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8 top tips for safe HGV driving

HGVIreland.com has compiled its 8 top tips for safe HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) driving.

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Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship launches recruitment campaign

The first ever Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week, gets underway today, March 27 and will run until Saturday, April 1 and will see numerous events take place at both a national and regional level.

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Brexit challenges remain significant and enduring- IRHA claims

The changes brought about by Brexit on the movement of freight in and out of Ireland remain significant and enduring, according to the Irish Road Haulage Association.

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RHA welcomes deal on Windsor Framework

The Road Haulge Association in Britain has welcomed the progress the European Commission and UK Government has made to reach a deal on the Windsor Framework.

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Haulage companies absorbing rising operational costs

Haulage companies in the UK are absorbing rising operational costs, with lowest prices in almost two years, according to the TEG Road Transport Price Index.

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Descartes study shows slightly improved home delivery performance

Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce gas released the results of its second annual consumer sentiment study of ecommerce home delivery.

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Driver mental health hit by soaring cost pressures – research reveals

More than three quarters (76 per cent) of fleet operators believe that work pressures facing drivers are intensifying in the wake of the ‘cost of business’ crisis.

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Warnings on climate change extremely concerning says Logistics UK

Following warnings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Logistics UK says the logistics industry will play its part in reaching net-zero targets.

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