Poolbeg contract deadline looms
If certain conditions are not met for the controversial Poolbeg incinerator by the weekend, the project may be halted as its contract expires this Sunday.

FTA Ireland makes appointment
The newly former Freight Transport Association’s Irish branch has appointed Declan McKeon as its Head of Policy and he will act as the voice for logistics’ firms in the country.

Hauliers to remain vigilant
Fuel theft is a crime that’s grown considerably over the past few years and hauliers have been warned to be more vigilant in regards to locking their premises at night.

Driver handed 25-year driving ban
A young County Donegal driver will not be allowed to drive for the next 25 years after a Judge handed down the lengthy ban following a series of dangerous driving convictions.

Cork toll operator’s profits up by 40%
In the midst of the current economic recession, some companies have continued to make a profit as the private operator of the tolled Rathcormac to Fermoy bypass in Cork had a 40% increase in profits last year.

Companies eager to buy council landfill site
Limerick County Council are set for a wave of offers from private refuse collection companies after the announcement that the local authority was set to sell its landfill site.

Illegal diesel plant uncovered
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have come up trumps again after a raid on an illegal diesel laundering plant in County Armagh unearthed 14,000 litres of the fuel.

Norbert expand services
One of the world’s leading logistics firms has acquired a US based freight forwarding company to increase its profit margin by 64%.

M50 upgrade welcome but comes at massive cost to the taxpayer - Donohoe
€1 billion upgrade comes in at a staggering €31.2 million per km

RSA announce nine additional measures to protect learner and inexperienced
The RSA has today (1st September 2010) given an update on the measures outlined in the Road Safety Strategy 2007-2012 to enhance the way in which drivers are trained, tested and licensed in Ireland. The first phase of the modernisation project has been completed and today an additional nine actions have been announced

Nine new measures to protect learner and inexperienced drivers
The RSA has given an update on the measures outlined in the Road Safety Strategy 2007-2012 to enhance the way in which drivers are trained, tested and licensed in Ireland. The first phase of the modernisation project has been completed and today an additional nine actions have been announced.

Bradley Transport - keeping things fresh
Not one to be in the limelight, Peter Bradley MD of Bradley Transport (also an avid Arsenal fan) tells Irish Trucker his company is immensely proud of its volume growth and the growing respect for its brand name, but, equally he is happy for the business to expand organically.

Scania Ring of Kerry Truck Run
The second annual Scania, Ring Of Kerry, Truck Run will take place on the 2nd and 3rd of October. This unique two day event is a great opportunity for Scania truck drivers to meet up and discuss the transport business as well as raising much needed funds for build4life/Cystic Fibrosis.

Volvo FL goes Airside with Royal Blue
Premier in-flight cuisine suppliers, Royal Blue Executive Services, have taken delivery of a new Volvo FL 18-tonner to service their executive jet customers at Heathrow.

Container industry out of recession
The container industry has escaped from the doldrums of recession after an increase in demand for the service, according to Paris based analyst AXS Alphaliner.

Shipping lines call for Irish subsidy to be reduced
Some of the largest Shipping lines in the world have called on the U.K Government to reduce the subsidy given to the Republic of Ireland to maintain its navigation aids.

Dempsey to officially open M50 upgrade
Transport Minister Noel Dempsey will officially open the upgrade works on the M50 motorway, four years after the project began.

Truck’s cargo ends up on road
Motorists travelling in a rural area of Galway on Tuesday suffered long delays after a truck shed its load at a roundabout.

Ten-year low for road haulage
Last year saw the Road haulage industry decline to such an extent that business fell to levels not seen since 1999.

Cyril calls for more rigid enforcement
One of Dublin’s most-respected hauliers has called for more stringent enforcement of the rules and regulations governing the industry.

Rates war wages on the seas
The continuation of a rates war on Europe’s busiest ferry route has resulted in LD Lines withdrawing one of its main shipping services next week.

AA predict slack year on roads
The amount of traffic on Irish roads in 2010 will be the lowest number for quite a few years, according to AA Roadwatch’s traffic and travel information service.

New road measures to be unveiled
Transport Minister Noel Dempsey will this week a number of new measures aimed at stamping out reckless and irresponsible driving on roads in this country.

Public back RSA’s tough stance
According to Road Safety Authority chairman Gay Byrne, the public are full behind the strict measures being put in place to deter unsafe driving on Irish roads.