Author: Padraic Deane

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has met with with the Department of Transport and the Road Safety Authority to discuss the the difficulties which have been experienced with DOE test certificates since the introduction of the revised testing regime last October. The IRHA has suggested that the road safety levy, which is now factored into the fee

The move to give manufacturers greater freedom in truck design to improve safety and economy took another step forward this week,

With its new tyre range, Conti EcoPlus, Continental, is setting new benchmarks in commercial goods transportation. 

Emissions from light commercial vehicles fell by 1.2% in 2013 to an average of 186.1g/km of CO2, according to a new report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Wexford-based Roche Logistics has recently taken delivery of its third new Mercedes-Benz Actros truck in the space of a year.

TRW has revealed that due to increased steering efficiency properties, sales of its remanufactured column drive programme of exchange parts have exceeded expectation; and as a direct result the business has achieved the position of market leader across the European aftermarket.

Edbro has used its high-tech manufacturing facilities to design and build a customised 50t tipper in a matter of weeks. Transport News Brief reports that EMR, a global leader in metal recycling, needed a new tipping vehicle for transporting scrap metal around its Teesside-based scrap yard. As the vehicle would be operating off-road, the decision

NTN-SNR has become the latest company to join the campaign to promote the benefits of workshops fitting original equipment (OE) automotive parts.

Brake friction specialist TMD Friction is presenting a new face for its iconic Mintex brand, building on the rich heritage of the Mintex name with a global roll out of new brand identity, packaging and advertising.

HBA Distribution wants to ensure that its Dealers are fully stocked up on all of the current promotional Sealey literature. At the moment, this consists of Seven publications;  The Full Range Catalogue,  The Best Sellers Promotion,  The Automotive Workshop Promotion,  The New Spring Deal,  The Setting & Locking Kits Promotion, The Autel Diagnostics Promotion and

Mann-Filter’s 2014/15 printed catalogue are now available from Auto Diesel Electric (ADE).