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IRHA dismisses bonkers truck trial

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has described the truck trial at a disused airfield in Manston in the UK as “bonkers”.

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Manston truck trial will need to be repeated says RHA

Today’s Kent truck trial at Manston Airport, part of the county’s Operation Brock contingency plan in the event of hold ups at the port of Dover has been a success in as much as 89 HGVs trucks now know what to do in the event of lengthy, local traffic queues...

Roadside payments are changing

The Driver & Vehicle Services Agency (DVSA) has confirmed a change to the way roadside payments are collected.

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Hauliers must advance their Brexit preparations – says FTAI

With only three months to go until Brexit, hauliers should take immediate action to advance their preparations or risk increased delays, red tape and costs in doing future business, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), the leading organisation representing the country’s logistics industry.

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More ferries are not a Brexit silver bullet

An increase in freight ferry services won’t resolve a no-deal Brexit border queue crisis, according to the Road Haulage Association.

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Transport Manager Seminar Ireland 2019

FTA Ireland is set to hold its annual Transport Manager Seminar at Johnstown House Hotel, Enfield, Co. Meath on Tuesday, March 5.

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FORS launch new fuel management and winter driving guides

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has unveiled two new guides offering advice on both fuel management and winter driving. The new ‘FORS Fuel Management guide’ and ‘FORS Winter guide for HGV drivers’ are both now available to download and share with drivers, as handy in-cab reminders of both how...

FTA Ireland welcomes UK Common Transit Convention invitation

FTA Ireland has welcomed news that the UK has been invited to join the Common Transit Convention (CTC) in its own right once the country leaves the European Union.

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EU Member States agree on new vehicle safety standards

The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has welcomed the endorsement by EU ministers of industry of a new package of mandatory minimum vehicle safety standards.

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New range of ratchet type axle stands from Sealey

Sealey’s new range of ratchet type axle stands have cast iron support posts and tough steel plate welded bases. The angled teeth in the posts prevent accidental release of the load – the more weight that is applied, the tighter the post is locked.

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DVSA givies hauliers No Deal Brexit advice

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is warning hauliers that in the event of a “No Deal” Brexit they may need an ECMT permit to continue operating in the EU after 29 March 2019.

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IRHA wants moratorium on Ross proposals

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has has called on the Government to place a moratorium on new proposals being proposed by Transport Minister Shane Ross to increase the penalties for road traffic offences.

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