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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.
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.
Illegal fuel plant found in North
A man has been arrested after an illegal fuel plant was found in the grounds of a house in County Tyrone.
Irish oil firm begin production
Irish oil firm Petroneft, which is operating in Russia is celebrating after it achieved its first target of oil production.
Fuel taxes being pondered
Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey is believed to be mulling over the idea of introducing new taxes on petrol and diesel, a move that will not be met with applause from the haulage industry.
Trucker flees scene
The PSNI are on the lookout for a lorry driver that fled from his truck after being stopped under suspicion of fuel smuggling.
Irish oil company raises €65m
A Limerick based oil company that specialises in fuel exploration has announced that it’s raised €65 million from a share sale.
Oil firm to create 65 jobs
Cork based Amber Oil has announced that it will be opening new petrol stations across the country creating 65 jobs in the process.
Fuel spill on M50
A crash involving a tanker on the M50 this morning has resulted in a fuel spill on the northbound ramp off Blanchardstown and the closure of the route.
Small operators put at risk with carbon reporting
At the recently held SMMT’s automotive summit delegates to the conference were told that due to growing pressure from major customers on hauliers to report carbon emissions could have a detrimental effect on small operators.
DAF first truck manufacturer to provide all engines as EEV compliant
DAF has said that with immediate effect they now offer its complete engine range with ultralow emission versions to comply with EEV standards.
IRHA calls for emergency meeting with Minister O’Keeffe
The Irish Road Hauliers Association has called on Batt O’Keeffe the Enterprise Minister for an emergency meeting to discuss the crisis confronting the transport industry.
Tracking fleet miles saves millions in fuel
By using its web-based vehicle tracking service Masternaut Three X claim that it has resulted in massive savings for customers.
Coca-Cola Enterprises make it a ‘first’ with a biomethane Stralis
Coca-Cola Enterprises has created a little bit of trucking history with the news that they have begun trials with an Iveco Stralis Active Day 21 tonne distribution vehicle running on compressed biomethane (CBM).
Mandatory eco driver training a non-starter – FTA
The Freight Transport Association, has told the Department of Transport (DfT) that its proposals to make eco-driving training a mandatory part of Driver CPC could prove counter-productive.
Shell call for zero emissions as a transport priority
At a recently convened conference held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Energy, Climate and Transport Scenarios, Tan Chong Meng, Shell’s executive vice president for B2B and Lubricants said developed countries should be welld own the road towards the target of zero emission transport systems by 2050.
Truckers told load fill improvement can reduce fuel costs
The UK’s Department of Transport (DfT) has said that the amount of cargo carried relative to a trailer’s capacity, or load-fill, is of vital importance to the efficiency of a transport fleet.
Fuel tax reform urgenty needed – FTA
The Freight Transport Association at its meeting on Thursday with Justine Greening, Economic Secretary voiced its concern at the levels of fuel duty, road charging and the decoupling of duty paid on diesel for commercial vehicles.
Vehicle manufacturers targetted by IRU to reduce fuel consumption
The International Road Transport Union’s Jens Hügel has called on vehicle manufacturers to be world leaders in ensuring that their products will help reduce the carbon footprint.
IRU propose shift of emphasis from toxic to carbon emissions for HGVs
The Internatonal Road Transport Union has outlined its proposal to shift the legislative focus for heavy commercial vehicles from toxic emissions to CO2 emissions.
Slight fall in fuel prices recorded by Automobile Association
According to a report just released by the Automobile Association Irish fuel prices have fallen for the first time in over eight months.
Trials of experimental catalyst shows promise
Transport managers could soon find themselves in a rush to secure a new hydrogen catalyst which is currently being trialed both at the workplace and through trials at a UK university.
New biofuels to provide hope for logistics sector
According to some of the major logistics players in the transport sector, biofuels could provide a bright future for renewable fuel policies.
UK Chancellor called upon to stabilise fuel prices
The powerful Road Hauliers Association has called on the UK Chancellor to outline his intentions regarding fuel stabilisation and roadside enforcement ahead of the emergency budget on 22 June.
Coke acknowledge firm’s environmentally friendly logistics
Hosting its first Supplier Sustainability Summit and Award Ceremony, Coca Cola Enterprises (CCE) has recognised the efforts of Glouchestershire based Howard Tenens for its environmental performance.
Transport industry must give lead on carbon emissions
Speaking at the International Transport Forum’s (ITF) Expert Panel, Stewart Oades (President of the powerful Freight Transport Association) said that it is incumbent upon the transport sector to lead the climate change debate and to bring about meaningful and sustainable results.
UK coalition government omits fuel duty stabilisation from transport changes
Despite having promised to rectify fuel duty, the Conservatives (the largest party in the recently formed UK coalition government) have failed to carry through on their promises in their first transport policy as a member of the new UK government.
Low emission vehicles prove just right for Stockport
TransLinc, recognised as leaders in the UK specialist fleet management and passenger services has just delivered two Mercedes Benz Econic 2629LL 6x2s to Solutions SK.
New UK Transport Minister offers relief to hauliers
The announcement by the newly appointed Transport Secretary, Phillip Hammond that he was considering a consultation process on a ‘stabiliser’ mechanism to help bring down fueld duty when fuel prices rise has been welcomed by the Road Haulage Association.
Stobart’s call for unity on fuel duty reduction
Andrew Tinkler, the chief executive of the giant Stobart Group has called on members of the transport sector to unite in their efforts to ensure that the newly elected UK government fully understands the devastating impact the high level of fuel duty is wreaking on their industry.
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