Shell introduce new fuel sensor
Shell has launched a new ultrasonic fuel sensor option that can be used on heavy goods vehicles.

MAN delivers Euro 6 fire chassis
MAN has produced Euro 6 chassis for fire engines, making them the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to do so.

Call for motorway speed limits to be increased
A politician has called on the Minster for Transport to increase the speed limit on motorways to 120km/h.

German exports reach record proportion
October was the best ever month for German exports as it hit the €99.1 billion mark during that period.

Insurance company to create 30 new jobs
Insurance company AON is to create 30 new jobs at its facility in Dublin.

DAF to fit Goodyear KMAX and FUELMAX tyres as standard
DAF is the first truck manufacturer to offer Goodyear KMAX and FUELMAX tyres as standard original equipment. The new tyres will be supplied on the company’s brand new CF and LF models as well as its flagship XF range as of December 2013.

Scottish firm involved in fatal crash allowed to keep its licence
An Aberdeenshire haulage company whose mobile crane was involved in an accident that killed a mother and her two children has been allowed to keep operating.

Northern Ireland getting tough on fuel fraud
The Director of Public Prosecutions in Northern Ireland has been granted the power to appeal fuel fraudsters’ sentences in cases of undue leniency.

Diversions in place as two trucks collide in Kildare
A Kildare road has been blocked after a collision involving two trucks on Monday morning.

Tullow to pull out of Ethiopia project
Tullow Oil is abandoning a well in Ethiopia, confirming that it failed to find oil at the site.

Construction continues to grow
According to the latest Ulster Bank Construction PMI (purchasing manager’s index), construction continues to grow at a faster rate.

Clamping legislation at an advanced stage - Clune
Fine Gael Senator, Deirdre Clune, has welcomed a commitment from the Minister for Transport, Leo Varadkar TD, that he will introduce legislation early in the New Year to regulate clamping by private operators on private property.

Commercial spare part and UAN have a growing relationship
Commercial Spare Parts, based in Portadown, Northern Ireland, specialises in supplying replacement parts and the re-lining of brake shoes for trucks and trailers in the area.

FTA not happy
The Freight Transport Association believes that the cancellation of the fuel duty increase in the U.K is not enough.

FedEx urges trade agreement
FedEx, which has facilities in Ireland is backing the World Trade Organisation to complete the trade facilitation agreement.

Euro 6 boost for CV market
There has been a 40% increase in the sale of commercial vehicles over the last couple of months.

Big order for MAN
MAN Trucks have received a massive order for 44 brand new trucks.

Lorry driver killed in storms
A Lorry driver in the U.K was the victim of a fatal road traffic accident that was caused by gale force winds.

Confusion over Kilkenny ring road project
There is some confusion over when the Kilkenny Ring Road will be constructed.

Varadkar welcomes new shipping route
Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar believes that the new direct French ferry route will benefit the country.

Northern Ireland waste collection drops
According to figures published, there has been a 3.8% drop in the amount of waste collected by the various councils in Northern Ireland.

Finance plays key part in forklift sales
Flexibility in the financing of vehicles has secured new deals for Impact Handling, who are the sole distributor for Cat Lift Trucks in the U.K and Ireland.

Road Safety campaign launched
The Road Safety Authority and the Gardai have launched their road safety campaign for the Christmas period.

FTA launch awards
The Freight Transport Association FTA everywoman Transport & Logistics Awards 2014 has been launched.