Archive for May, 2017

  • New average speed camera enforcement system at Dublin Port Tunnel

    on May 31, 17 • in General News • with Comments Off on New average speed camera enforcement system at Dublin Port Tunnel

    Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) working with An Garda Síochána and Dublin Tunnel operator Egis are set to conduct Ireland’s first average speed camera enforcement system

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  • Governments must manage transition to driverless trucks

    on May 31, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on Governments must manage transition to driverless trucks

    Governments must consider ways to manage the transition to driverless trucks in order to avoid potential social disruption from job losses, says a new report published by the International Transport Forum (ITF) with three partner organisations

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  • RHA calls for military deployment at Calais

    on May 30, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA calls for military deployment at Calais

    The Road Haulage Association is urging the French Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe,  to deploy the Military to restore law and order to the Calais area

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  • New E-Truck series by Nokian Tyres

    on May 29, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on New E-Truck series by Nokian Tyres

    As most transport professionals know, the cheapest tyre is seldom the most economical one. The tyre is expected to cover as much distance as possible while being quiet, safe and comfortable to drive

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  • Actros delivers for Air Products Ireland

    on May 29, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on Actros delivers for Air Products Ireland

    The recent addition of four new Actros 2545LS ClassicSpace 6×2 tractor units has seen world-leading industrial gases company Air Products make further investments in its Irish fleet of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles

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  • Migrant mayhem causing more misery for UK-bound hauliers

    on May 28, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on Migrant mayhem causing more misery for UK-bound hauliers

    The Road Haulage Association is deeply concerned for the lives of UK-bound hauliers who, for the third summer in succession, are falling victim to migrants, intent on reaching UK shores

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  • Fleets must not pay for insurance industry’s failings – says FTAI

    on May 28, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on Fleets must not pay for insurance industry’s failings – says FTAI

    Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) has called on the Government to guarantee that freight operators should not pay increased levies on insurance policies, following the supreme court ruling requiring the State’s Insurance Compensation Fund to compensate those affected by the collapse of insurance companies. As a result of the collapse of Setanta, additional levies could be placed on all motorists’ insurance premiums of up to 5 per cent per annum

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  • New 2017-model DAF XF makes Tip-ex debut

    on May 25, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on New 2017-model DAF XF makes Tip-ex debut

    Following its global introduction at the CV Show in April, DAF Trucks is showcasing the first right-hand-drive example of its new 2017 model year XF tractor unit at Tip-ex 2017 in Harrogate. The new XF comes with a luxury Super Space Cab and a new, uprated 530bhp PACCAR MX-13 engine coupled with a new ZF TraXon automated gearbox. DAF Trucks’ ‘FTG’ chassis is a 6×2 axle configuration with lifting and steering second axle

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  • FTA urges government action over Calais migrants

    on May 23, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA urges government action over Calais migrants

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA), the UK’s largest membership association in the freight and logistics sector, has urged the government to lobby the French authorities to protect drivers passing through the Calais area, following reports of increased migrant activity targeting lorries approaching the port

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  • AET celebrates 40th anniversary with new Krone trailers  

    on May 22, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on AET celebrates 40th anniversary with new Krone trailers  

    Curvin Transport, the general haulage arm of AET Transport Services, have added a further 9 Krone Profi Liner curtainsiders to their UK and European fleet

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  • Renault Trucks showcases robust construction line-up

    on May 21, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on Renault Trucks showcases robust construction line-up

    Renault Trucks returns to Hall M at Tip-ex/Tank-Ex 2017 with three robust trucks from its highly acclaimed construction range that underline the manufacturer’s position as the customer cost champion

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  • PRM Group expands fleet with new Volvo FH

    on May 21, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on PRM Group expands fleet with new Volvo FH

    PRM Group, one of Ireland’s leading independent Chilled & Frozen Food Sales and Distribution companies, has invested in a new Volvo FH-500. The new vehicle, supplied by Dennison Commercials Ltd, was delivered this month and is already working on refrigerated haulage duties

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