Author: Connor ORouke

Businesses moving goods and services in Ireland and across Europe need the right trading environment at EU level to allow them to operate safely, efficiently and sustainably, according to FTA Ireland, the business organisation which speaks for the nation’s freight, passenger and logistics industries. This policy framework would also help to bring the talents and

Transport for London has set out a series of measures designed to improve safety by tackling bus driver fatigue following the publication of new research. Half a million pounds will be invested to introduce pioneering solutions that include the introduction of a rigorous fatigue risk management system for all London bus operators, best practice reviews

Meat-processing specialists Dunleavy Meats, based in Ballina, Co. Mayo, has taken delivery of its brand new refrigerated 12 tonne DAF LF 230. Highlights of the vehicle include: Day Cab Translucent external sun visor Bi-reflector halogen head lights Bumper mounted fog lights Air suspended driver seat Arm rest Bluetooth radio Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Advanced Emergency

The Valeo wiping programme continues to perform strongly for leading distributor Serfac Limited, with both Valeo wipers and wiper motors proving popular with Serfac customers. A leading supplier of wipers to both the Independent aftermarket and the OE spares market, Valeo produces a comprehensive range of front and rear wiper blades. Collaborating closely with vehicle

On August 31 and September 1, the Most circuit in the Czech Republic will be the scene of the fifth round of one of the largest and most impressive challenging racing series in the world; the FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC). With over 15 years’ experience in truck racing and backed by 368 Formula

Logistics businesses have seen their overhead expenses rise by 6.5 per cent over the past 12 months, according to a report released by the Freight Transport Association of Ireland (FTAI), the business organisation representing all aspects of the sector. The Manager’s Guide to Distribution Costs 2019, produced in partnership with KPMG, BWG Group, Enprova and Analytiqa, compiled detailed information from contributors

Hannon Transport added 40 new Schmitz Cargobull reefers to its fleet earlier this year with 40 more set for delivery during the remainder of this year. They are all fitted with sophisticated telematics to provide a completely traceable cold chain for temperature-sensitive food and horticultural deliveries. The earlier delivered new trailers are use for transporting

Renault Trucks is aiming to speed-up maintenance and repairs with the introduction of wearable augmented reality technology for its technicians. The RealWear HMT-1 system will support the rollout its ‘Optiview’ remote mentoring solution, which allows technicians to connect hands-free to experts at the brand’s technical centre for live assistance. The system also allows them to

Textar sponsored Newell & Wright Motorsport continued to progress in Division 1’s latest leg of the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) at Donington with driver John Newell now sitting fourth overall in the championship. ​Taking place at Donington’s Convoy in the Park, the event welcomed visitors in their thousands, with more than 150 guests including Textar

Rob Darroch (22) joined some of the UK’s top apprentices in the heavy vehicle industry this year, as he took part in this year’s prestigious World Skills UK competition. The heavy-vehicle apprentice technician from the Wirral has been working for Scania specialist, Haydock Commercials, at Ellesmere Port for the past three years. He was nominated

UK parcel carrier Yodel has joined forces with trailer manufacturer Cartwright to develop an innovative new safety gate system for its trailer fleet. The new system was bespoke designed and custom engineered to protect operatives from falling items when trailers are opened. The system comprises two bifold mesh gates which can be opened individually, replacing