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IRHA highlights driver recruitment issue

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is calling on government to simplify the rules pertaining to recruiting drivers from abroad, as the driver shortage deepens across the country.

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Applied Driving to launch intelligent dashboard

Applied Driving, the global provider of driver safety and performance management solutions, has enhanced its web-based portal, Riskmapp, with the launch of a new intelligent dashboard. As a result, the company’s customers will now be able to better understand driver risk and compliance, as well as receive actionable insights from...

Dixon International goes electric with first European delivery

Dixon International Logistics has delivered its first export load to continental Europe, using one of its new Volvo FH electric trucks.

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Tickets selling fast for FTA Ireland Transport Manager Seminar

FTA Ireland’s Transport Manager Seminar takes place at the Johnstown Hotel, Enfield Co. Meath on Thursday, 19th October, and tickets selling fast.

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Volvo’s most sold truck celebrates 30 years of innovation

Volvo’s most sold truck, the FH is celebrating 30 years of innovation this year.

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RSA welcomes speed limit review

The Road Safety Authority has welcomed Minister of State Jack Chambers’ announcement of his intention to bring a comprehensive review of speed limits to Cabinet shortly.

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Dublin Port launches ten SafePort Golden Rules

Dublin Port has published SafePort Golden Rules, a set of 10 rules designed to enable Port Management and the seven Terminal Operators to engage with employees and visitors in the safest possible manner on Dublin Port sites. The publication follows the introduction of a ‘new Dublin SafePort initiative’ in July...

Umberto de Pretto Q&A

On the occasion of the International Road Transport Union’s 75th anniversary year, Umberto de Pretto, who has worked in transport for over 30 years, discusses road transport’s past and future, as well as his personal journey in the industry.

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Disappointment at London’s Direct Vision Standard

The RHA and Logistics UK, the two main groups representing the UK’s hauliers, have expressed disappointment that the new Direct Vision Standard (DVS), published today by Transport for London (TfL), does not take into account concerns that have already been expressed by industry.

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What fleet managers can learn from the aviation industry

Every year, road traffic accidents cost business over 72 billion dollars in the US. That’s a lot of money. And what is even more sobering is that this number could be significantly higher.

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Fleet owners must upload fleet details to National Fleet Database

Fleet owners and motor traders must upload their vehicle details to the National Fleet Database (NFD) by 30th November 2023 under newly enacted legislation, according to the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI).

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New tachograph now mandatory on all newly registered HGVs

The EU’s new smart tachograph version 2 (SMT2) includes additional features, such as automatic (as opposed to manual) registration of border crossings.

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Diesel prices rise as Government increases excise duty

The cost of road diesel is increasing by five cent a litre from Friday 1st September, much to the annoyance of haulage operators.

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HGV operators get telematics advice

HGV operators have been reminded of the benefits utilising technology, such as telematics to monitor and manage various aspects of a vehicle’s operation and the driver’s behaviour.

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Ringway Jacobs enhances driver welfare and protection  

Ringway Jacobs, a leading highway services provider, has improved levels of safety and fleet risk reduction, as well as increasing the support provided to its drivers, following the adoption of an industry-first, video-enabled lone worker protection service. Earlier this year, the company completed the roll-out of the integrated technology solution...