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Caterpillar on the move
Canadian firm Finning has announced that it has taken over McCormick McNaughton’s Caterpillar dealership with immediate effect.
Caterpillar axe 2,500 jobs
The world’s largest construction and mining equipment manufacturer, Caterpillar will cut 2,500 jobs in the U.S over the coming months.
Calls to support employment
The Government has been urged to take action in protecting employment in a bid to help the economy recover.
Charges arise over stolen plant machinery
A man was brought before Cork District Court yesterday (Wednesday) accused of stealing a piece of plant machinery worth 14,000 euros from a field in Watergrasshill, County Cork.
Job losses could hit 25m mark
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has stated that the global recession could contribute to the loss of 25 million jobs worldwide.
Prices to continue falling
Retail prices are set to continue falling for the remainder of the year, which will have a knock on effect on the already beleaguered haulage industry.
Bank predicts lean years ahead
All businesses in the country have been told by the Governor of the Central Bank that the current economic recession could go on until 2011 at least.
IBEC express concern over job losses
With almost 160,000 jobs lost in the year to March 2009, IBEC, the group that represents Irish business admits that the crisis is worsening.
Small firms placed on long finger
A survey carried out recently revealed that small businesses, which include many in the haulage industry have to wait on average 73 days for payment.
Digger used in ATM raid
A mechanical digger has been used by thieves who raided an ATM machine from a Bank of Ireland branch in Co Kilkenny on Thursday morning.
Digger used in ATM raid
A mechanical digger has been used by thieves who raided an ATM machine from a Bank of Ireland branch in Co Kilkenny on Thursday morning.
Lay-offs reach new level
Since the start of the year almost 36,000 people have been laid off work in Ireland with many of those jobs connected to the haulage industry.
Truck dealership in plea to court
A truck dealership facing prosecution for selling a lorry crane, which had been involved in a fatal accident, has asked the High Court to halt proceedings under the health and safety legislation.
Gardai prosecuting Laois motorway contractors
There is a Garda crackdown on Truck Drivers involved in the motorway project in Laois after claims that they were using roads deemed unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles.
Forklift plant to lose 93 jobs
A forklift manufacturing plant in County Armagh is set to let 93 workers go citing the economic downturn for the job losses.
Stolen machinery flogged abroad
Tipper Trucks and other machinery used on building sites that have been stolen in Ireland are being sold to companies in the Middle East, it has been revealed.
Digger driver dies
A Digger driver that had been in hospital for the last two weeks following an accident at a waste management site passed away at the weekend.
UK firm buy tool hire business
Waterford Hire Services, an independent tool and equipment hire business has been sold to British-based company Speedy Hire for €6.5 million.
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.
Toyota launches Tonero range of forklifts
Toyota has launched the Tonero range of engine-powered counterbalanced forklifts designed specifically for the European market.
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