Abnormal Loads - Irish Trucker Magazine Online

A wide berth
The transportation of oversized loads can be an arduous task, but the fact that there is a company that specialises in such an area makes life so much easier for hauliers. Exceptional Load Services Ltd is one such firm and managing director Edwin Sunderland spoke to Irish Trucker about the growth of the business.

Complete satisfaction; every time
One of the primary objectives at Donnell & Ellis Heavy Haulage is to ensure complete customer satisfaction at ALL times. By adhering consistently to the very highest standards, this Omagh, County Tyrone headquartered company has made remarkable progress in the 18 years since its genesis. Irish Trucker takes a closer look at one of Northern Ireland’s premier heavy haulage specialists…

Meet our sponsor - Exceptional Load Services
When it comes to the safe, effective transportation of irregularly-shaped, large, bulky and unusual loads, Exceptional Load Services Ltd. is the partner of choice. The thorough package offered by ELS includes everything from permit procurement and route surveys to escorting and traffic management. In business since 2000, Exceptional Load Services continues to move onwards and upwards.

Managing all your traffic needs
Traffic management is an area that has taken on a much greater significance in recent years with specialised companies providing this service.

Goodyear Dunlop to exhibit OTR Activities
For the first time in over three years, Goodyear Dunlop will put on display its off the road range of tyres to the industry sector at Vertikal Days and Hillehad during the month of June.

Flexible option for crane operators as Altec and Iveco combine
World renowned crane builder Altec Worldwide has teamed up Iveco Trucks to provide operators with an affordable and flexible option with their newly-launched mobile crane.

O’Neills Heavy Haulage - record breakers
Established in 1947, O’Neill’s Heavy Haulage holds the Irish records for the heaviest, longest and widest loads. Managing director Jimmy O’Neill explains more.

EU warns Ireland over transport of dangerous goods
Ireland along with Finland, Greece, Austria and the United Kingdom have come under the EU spotlight for failure to implement European Commissions directives on the transport of dangerous goods.

IRU host seminar on Dangerous Goods and Tachograph Programmes
Further to the creation of the IRU Academy Regional Centre for South East Europe, the IRU Academy, in cooperation with its regional partners, organised a four-day instructor training session on the Dangerous Goods (ADR) and Tachograph Programmes at the University of Montenegro.

Transport of Dangerous Goods appoints president
Paul Wauters from the International Road Transport Union has been re-appointed President of the IRU Group of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (GEMD).

Complete satisfaction; every time
One of the primary objectives at Donnell & Ellis Heavy Haulage is to ensure complete customer satisfaction at ALL times.

Trailer of toxic acid stolen
A tractor and trailer which was stolen from the Tandragee Road in the Jerretspass area in Co. Armagh yesterday (Wednesday) is according to police a hazard to the public.

Dempsey handed transport role
Following the announcement of the new government on Thursday, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has appointed experienced TD Noel Dempsey the position of Minister for Transport and Marine.

New abnormal loads permit scheme
A new permit scheme for the transport of abnormal loads exceeding the maximum length and width will be introduced shortly, the Department of Transport has confirmed.

A wide berth
The transportation of oversized loads can be an arduous task, but the fact that there is a company that specialises in such an area makes life so much easier for hauliers.

IRHA briefing on abnormal loads
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is holding a briefing session for hauliers that specialise in the transportation of abnormal loads.

New Dublin Port Tunnel regulations
New regulations came into force at Dublin Port Tunnel on Sunday January 28, with relation to the carriage of dangerous goods through the tunnel.

Harmonised rules for dangerous goods transport
The European Commission has proposed to harmonise the rules for the transport of dangerous goods.

New permit office gets green light
The Gardai is poised to establish a new permit office to deal with ‘abnormal loads’ that are within normal weight regulations.

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You call - we haul
In just over a decade, Cork man Mark Dolphin has developed a strong multifaceted haulage firm through sheer hard work and perseverance. Today, Mark Dolphin Heavy & General Haulage & Low Loader stands as a prime example of what can be achieved by providing a quality service at all times.