Rise in number of goods vehicles
The number of good vehicles on Irish roads increased to 345,674 in 2007 according to Department of Transport figures released today.
Jack-knifed truck causes chaos on the N11
There were severe disruptions to traffic on the N11 in Wicklow on Monday evening when the road had to be closed due to an accident involving a truck, van and car.
Clampdown on speeding trucks
Gardai have launched a new speed enforcement operation specifically targeting lorries and buses.
Rogue haulier clampdown starts today
An Garda Siochana’s nationwide blitz on rogue hauliers begins today, Tuesday July 15 2008.
Gardai step up rogue hauliers clampdown
The Gardai has lived up to their word as a major operation has begun to seek out hauliers that are using illegal fuel in their trucks following a number of checkpoints around the country in the last few days.
Breakfast rolls key to M1 service stations
The National Roads Authority has given the green light for two service stations along the M1 to be developed as long as they serve truckers’ favourite morning feast, the breakfast roll!
Dozens killed in Bolivian truck crash
A truck loaded with passengers and goods plunged off the side of a cliff in Bolivia killing at least 46 people, while many more are feared dead.
Haulage firm targeted twice by thieves
A haulage firm has suffered at the hands of thieves twice in a week after thousands of litres of diesel were stolen from its premise in England.
Garda crackdown on rogue hauliers
Following the revelation that almost a fifth of hauliers operating in Ireland are doing so illegally, Garda assistant commissioner Eddie Rock has revealed that a major campaign to rid the roads of these people will begin immediately.
UK hesitant over biofuels
UK Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly has admitted that there are many questions to be answered about biofuels before the nation can spend millions developing the fuel.
Soccer star involved in truck smash
One of the Premiership’s top football stars had a narrow escape when his Range Rover was involved in a collision with a Scania lorry on Monday morning.
Quinn calls on customs increase
Irish Road Haulage Association President Jimmy Quinn has called on the Government to appoint more custom officials as they prepare to clamp down on the illegal use of fuel.
Rogue hauliers targeted
The Revenue Commissioners have given the Irish Road Haulage Association something to smile about after it announced plans to rid the roads of rogue hauliers.
Fuel smugglers to be hit hard
The Northern Ireland Assembly is to launch a campaign to crackdown on illegal fuel smuggling that has increased considerably since the start of the year.
No resolution in haulier talks
Talks between the Irish Road Hauliers Association and officials from the Department of Transport will resume on Monday morning after today’s meeting was adjourned.
Belfast underpass to ease congestion
Another section of the M1/Westlink was opened to the public today as the motorway underpass at Broadway in Belfast began taking traffic, one year ahead of schedule.
Hauliers to meet Minister
For the second time in a fortnight hauliers are to meet with Minster for the Department of the Transport Noel Dempsey to discuss proposals to help them cope with the rising cost of fuel.
Truck becomes mobile nest
A delivery driver received a surprise when he went to investigate a chirping sound in the back of his truck and found that three chicks in a nest!
Irishman crushed by truck in Australia
A young Irishman who was working at a tyre depot in Australia for the summer has tragically died after the truck he has changing a wheel on collapsed on top of him.
Deadline set for hauliers’ strike
Irish hauliers have set July 9th as they date that the will begin protesting and set up blockades over the escalating cost of fuel that has been crippling the industry for some time.
Truck jack-knives on M7
A truck jack-knifed on the M7 Southbound yesterday causing major traffic delays along the route as the emergency services were called to remove the vehicle.
Freight company director handed disqualification
At the High Court yesterday, a freight company director was disqualified from having any involvement with the management of any business for the next five years.
Port Tunnel evacuated
The Dublin Port Tunnel was evacuated yesterday as not for the first time there was a fire scare in the much maligned €751 million development.
Fuel protests go worldwide
As hauliers prepare for a massive protest in London today over the rising cost of fuel, which is one of many that has been held across Europe and the demonstrations have gone further afield as India’s truckers begun an indefinite strike yesterday.
Major fuel protest planned for London
As Irish hauliers wait to see if the Government is willing to help them out with regards to the rising cost of fuel, UK truckers will hold their biggest protest yet in London tomorrow (Wednesday).
Man escapes bin lorry death
Bin men in Birmingham, England were surprised to be stopped by police and a fire brigade after it was revealed that a man was trapped in the back of the refuse truck.
Truck involved in fatal crash
A man has died from the injuries sustained when the car he was travelling in collided with a truck in Dingle, Co Kerry on Monday evening.
Fake garda car to deter speeding offenders
Hauliers operating in County Kildare will be met with the unusual sight of a full size cut-out garda patrol car, which will be placed at different locations around the county to deter motorists from speeding.
Strike action deferred
The planned hauliers’ strike for this Friday has been postponed following a meeting of the Irish Road Haulage Association in Portlaoise last night.
Diesel to be made redundant
Paying exorbitant prices for diesel could be a thing of the past as the US Government pushes for the development of large trucks with hybrid electric-combustion engines.
Brothels feel the pinch
A chain of brothels in the US have claimed that business has plummeted due to rising fuel costs as many of their clients work in the haulage industry.
IRHA not optimistic
Irish Road Haulage Association President Jimmy Quinn has admitted that it is highly unlikely that hauliers will receive a tax rebate to ease the pressure of rising fuel prices.
Clampdown on speeding in Port Tunnel
Dublin’s Port Tunnel will have speed cameras installed over the coming weeks as a joint venture by the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the Gardai is being set up to detect speeding vehicles through the 4.5km route.
RHA set for protest
Northern Ireland’s governing transport body the Road Haulage Association will protest against the rising cost of fuel at the Unite in Industry Day of Action.
Insurance company to cut 580 jobs
As part of a three-year restructuring programme, insurance giant Hibernian has announced that 580 jobs are to be lost here in this country.
Asbestos spilled on UK motorway
Fourteen tonnes of asbestos were spilled on to a major road in the UK after two lorries crashed with one over turning, causing it to shed its load.
Bogus cops hijack lorry
The dangers involved in transporting expensive goods have been highlighted after a lorry driver was hijacked by thieves posing as police officers and the electrical goods on board were stolen.
Further setback for UK hauliers
As if the price of diesel and rogue traders were the bane of hauliers at the moment, but UK truckers could also face the prospect of paying road-user charges in the near future.
Quinn wants action
Irish Road Haulage Association President Jimmy Quinn has stressed that if they do not hear anything back from the government by next Tuesday then all hauliers will go on strike from Friday.
Haulage strike on cards
Following talks between the Irish Road Haulage Association and Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey yesterday, it has been revealed that hauliers could go on strike early as next week.
Hauliers to meet minister
Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey will sit down today with members of the Irish Road Haulage Association as they air their grievances over the rising cost of diesel.
Diesel tanker fire shuts UK motorway
A diesel tanker carrying up to 29,000 litres of fuel caught fire on the M4 in the UK caused serious delays in traffic as the motorway was closed for several hours.
EU launch new measures
EU Transport ministers have agreed on new legislations that will eliminate illegal and unlicensed hauliers from operating in foreign countries.
Tanker drivers agree deal
Shell tanker drivers and their employers have struck a deal over pay as normal service resumes to over 1,000 filling stations across the United Kingdom.
Irish coach and lorry operators urged to register now for London’s low emission zone to avoid a fine
With less than a month to go until the introduction of the second phase of the London Low Emission Zone, Transport for London (TfL) is reminding Irish coach and lorry operators who drive within London to meet the emissions standards of the zone to register now.
Tanker drivers plan more protests
Despite the four-day strike by Shell tanker drivers ending at 6am this morning, union representatives have stressed that further protests may go ahead, if a satisfactory conclusion can not be found soon.
Ports targeted by hauliers
If the planned protest by hauliers over the escalating cost of fuel becomes a reality, then Ireland’s major ports will be main focus of attention for the blockades.
UK drivers’ hours concern for EC
The European Commission has stated that it may take action against the UK over its failure to ensure that enough checks are carried out on truck drivers’ working hours.
Truck involved in fatal accident
A 72-year-old man has been killed in a road accident involving a truck as the Road Safety Authority has urged motorists and pedestrians alike to take care while on the roads.
Truck rammed by raiders
A truck was rammed by four men in a car last night during a high speed chase involving a number of garda patrol cars around the roads of Co Louth.
UK tanker drivers begin strike
Following the breakdown of talks between union officials and the UK government, tanker drivers have begun a four-day strike from 6am this morning.
Two killed in Spanish truck protests
Two people have been killed as the Spanish hauliers protest over the rising cost of fuel has resulted in riot police been sent in to avert any more danger.
FTA call on fuel duty to be halved
The UK Freight Transport Association has called on the British Government to half fuel duty on heavy goods vehicles, which would ease worries for hauliers.
Quinn hints at protests
President of the Road Haulage Association Jimmy Quinn has suggested on a morning radio interview that hauliers are seriously considering mounting road blocks in protest over the price of fuel.
UK tankers drivers set for further talks
Tanker drivers in dispute with Shell will hold further discussions today in a bid to avoid strike action on Friday by the hauliers over a pay dispute.
UK tanker drivers to strike
Last minute talks are talking place between union and government officials over the potential strike by oil tanker drivers in the United Kingdom.
Irish tourists made to suffer
The ongoing protests by Spanish hauliers all over the country has affected Irish tourists as traffic chaos has become a common sight in Spain.
Truck driver’s home searched
A Co Donegal truck driver who is alleged to have knowingly brought a consignment of drugs into the country has had his home searched by gardai.
Trucks blocked by protestors
A cargo of imported fish that was to be transported around the country by truck has been blocked from leaving Cork Airport by fishermen protesting over the price of fuel.
Scottish convoy in place
Following in the footsteps of their English, French, Spanish and Portuguese counterparts, Scottish hauliers will today form a protest by means of a convoy against escalating fuel costs.
Transaid begin major fundraising drive
The transport and logistics industry has been asked to back the latest charity drive by the international development agency Transaid, who is trying to raise money for work in developing countries.
Rogue traders to be named and shamed
The IRHA has vowed to seek out the unlicensed hauliers who are undercutting legimate companies and putting many businesses in danger of closing.
Spanish truckers take stance
Spain has become the latest country to see its hauliers go on strike over rising fuel prices as 90,000 lorry drivers switched off their engines on Sunday night.
Good for hauliers, good for customers
Over 300 hauliers from Cork, Limerick, Kerry, Waterford, Tipperary and Clare met in Cork on Wednesday 4th June and agreed to work closer together to address urgent and vital industry issues.
Government says No
Despite calls to cut the excise duty on fuel, the Government has stressed that no reduction will take place in the near future, even though they acknowledge there is a crisis in the haulage industry.
Trucker receives jail sentence
A lorry driver has been handed a six month jail sentence after he pleaded guilty to purchasing €7,900 of fuel for his personal use on his employer’s fuel card.
Quinn blasts DOT
Irish Road Haulage Association chairman Jimmy Quinn has been shocked by the government’s lack of action over spiraling fuel costs and stresses that the “Department of Transport might as well not exist.”
Stowaways found on Truck at Rosslare
Immigration officers at Rosslare Europort received a shock while conducting a routine check on a truck entering the country as they found four Afghan refugees hiding underneath the vehicle.
Drivers forced to use M50 toll
The cheapest toll option for the new M50 barrier free tolling system means that motorists and hauliers alike will have to use the West-Link crossing more than 50 times a week for it to pay.
Test Centre found not guilty
The DOE test centre alleged to have been negligent when failing to notice that the ABS was not working on the Navan school bus has been found not guilty today (Thursday).
Truck involved in M1 crash
The M1 was a busy place in the early hours of the morning as two separate accidents occurred on the motorway within minutes of one another.
British Government act over fuel increase
As the Irish Government continue to rest on their laurels over the increase in fuel prices, their British counterparts are to meet with oil industry chiefs.
NI truckers head south
Northern Ireland hauliers are heading south in their droves to fill up on diesel as the price of fuel is cheaper in the Republic compared to the UK.
Huge protest planned for UK
Lorry drivers in the United Kingdom will be out in force today to show their unity against rising fuel prices as a convoy of trucks will travel to protests in London and Wales.
Irish truckers caught in French dispute
A protest by French fishermen has seen 25 Irish truck drivers locked in a compound in Cherbourg Harbour since last Friday when they arrived in the country.
Antrim truck hijacked
An articulated lorry was hijacked in Co Antrim over the weekend as the raiders bundled the truck driver into the boot of a car and driven away from the scene.
More chaos on M1
Hauliers were subjected to traffic diversions on the M1 this morning after a truck became detached from its trailer, blocking the motorway for a number of hours.
Massive fuel bills hitting hauliers
The ever spiraling cost of diesel culminated with a slow down in the construction industry has resulted in many hauliers cutting back on their workload.
Trucks put under spotlight
The European Commission is considering implementing legislation where new trucks will have a modified breaking and lane departure warning systems fitted.
AA urges Government to act
AA Public Affairs manager Conor Faughan believes that the Government must act over the escalating cost of diesel that is crippling many hauliers.
Port Tunnel lorry height under scrutiny
Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey and his Northern Ireland counterpart Conor Murphy are to receive a new report from InterTradeIreland today.
Transport Strategy launched today
A ten-point plan to promote a sustainable transport system that will reduce dependency on expensive fuels like diesel and petrol is to be launched today (Tuesday).
Kingspan show loss in profit
The slowdown in the construction industry has had a knock on effect for Builder Providers, Kingspan, whose trucks can be seen travelling all over the country.
8.5 million cigarettes found in tyres
A consignment of 8.5 million cigarettes believed to be worth over €3 million have been seized on a vessel transporting tyres at Belfast Port.
Re-education scheme to be introduced
A programme is set to be introduced by the Government whereby drivers convicted of drink or drug driving will have to undergo a counseling re-education scheme.
No summons, no penalty points
A new report has revealed that more than one in three penalty points cases are struck out due to the failure of the gardai to issue summonses.
Dempsey blast at truckers
Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey has launched a scathing attack on truck drivers who break the speed stressing that they have less regard for safety than other motorists.
Truck fatality named
The man killed in Co. Down after two trucks collided has been named as Patrick Anthony Burns (63) form the Westacres area of Craigavon, Co. Armagh.
Dempsey stays head of transport
Despite being widely tipped to take over the role of Minister for Finance of Tanaiste, Noel Dempsey will continue in the role of Minister for Transport and the Marine.
Readymix show loss of profits
The first quarter of the year has not been the best for building materials group Readymix as it estimates a loss of €3.9 million for that period.
Tanker overturns in Derry
Derry City was brought to a standstill on Thursday when a truck pulling a tanker overturned as the vehicle transported 27 tonnes of sulphuric acid.
Accidental death returned at inquest
An inquest held into the death of a Polish trucker driver involved in a fatal accident that saw five lorries crash has seen a jury return a verdict of accidental death.
Trucker driver in Court
A truck driver will appear in Gorey District Court this morning in connection with an €8 million drugs seizure from a lorry at Rosslare harbour on Monday.
Pedestrian killed by truck
An elderly woman has been killed after being struck by a truck in Kinsale Co. Cork as a dumper was leaving a construction site in the area.
UK truckers set for protest
London is set to come to a standstill today as British haulers are set to form a convoy through the streets of the city in protest of the rising cost of diesel.
Inquest held over trucker death
At an inquest into the death of an Armagh truck driver, it was found that the man had died from a heart attack while behind the wheel on the M1 in Co. Louth.
Customs seize €8m cannabis on truck
Two people have been arrested after custom officials at Rosslare harbour stopped a container truck coming off a ferry and found €8 million worth of cannabis on board.
Truck involved in fatal accident
Two people have been killed in separate road accidents on Wednesday as the road death toll for the year has now reached 91 fatalities in juts four months.
Big plans for tunnels
There have been plans put in place to heighten the tunnels on the mountain passes of Cork and Kerry to allow large HGV’s and tourist buses pass through.
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.
Cyclops mirror “may have saved accident victim”
The absence of a cyclops mirror from a truck involved in an accident which killed an 82-year-old man in Dublin may have contributed to his death, an inquest has heard.
Dublin traffic drops by 14%
The number of cars entering the Greater Dublin area dropped 14 per cent between 1997 and 2007, while goods vehicles have plummeted 45 per cent in the past two years, according to new figures from Dublin City Council.
Sucklings Eco Guardian project - savings with safety
Suckling Transports award-winning Eco Guardian project - which pioneered the concept of environmentally-friendly trucks way before it became PC to do so - is displaying its latest fleet addition at the CV Show.
Illegal migrants suffocate in truck
A truck en route from Burma to Thailand carrying more than 100 illegal migrants in a container failed to stop along the journey, which resulted in the death of over half the people.
Port Tunnel sees more cars pass through
The Dublin Port Tunnel which was specifically designed to take away heavy goods vehicles from the city centre is now being used by as many cars as it is trucks.
Trucks blamed for potholes
A University College Professor believes he has come up with a way of identifying roads that are more liable to have potholes than others and which will allow local authorities to carry out preventive maintenance work, saving tax payers millions of euros.
Suitcases to travel by truck
British Airways have come up with a novel way to avoid the bagging handling problems that have plagued the new terminal; all suitcases will be transported via truck to Milan.
Truckloads of goods robbed
A Limerick City freight company depot was the subject of a theft over the weekend as four truckloads of goods were taken and the robbery was not discovered until Monday morning.
Food companies create 89 new jobs
Their trucks can be seen travelling the length and breadth of the country and they will be even more plentiful after two leading food companies announced that they would be creating new jobs.
Fans to be replaced
The situation seems to be getting worse as regards the overall cost of the Dublin Port Tunnel as the fans installed last year are to be replaced at a cost of €850,000.
Barry faces tough questions
National Roads Authority chief executive Fred Barry came under a barrage of questions from Fine Gael TD’s in the Oireachtas on Wednesday, who claimed that the Port Tunnel closures were unacceptable.
DPP to decide on truck crash
The Director of Public Prosecution will decide in the coming weeks whether or not to prosecute the driver or the owner of a truck involved in a fatal accident.
Traffic chaos in Newcastle
All hauliers are warned to avoid Newcastle in Co. Down if at all possible as a new traffic system introduced has brought chaos to the streets.
NRA to come under scrutiny
The National Roads Authority will today (Wednesday) be questioned about the recent problems in the Dublin Port Tunnel by TD’s and Senators concerned over the frequent close of the underpass.
Trucks bought with counterfeit money
Two non-nationals, who paid €65,000 for two trucks to a Dundalk heavy commercial dealer with counterfeit money, have been apprehended by the Gardai.
Long delays expected in Dublin
Any haulier travelling for Dublin should be warned that series of accidents across the city has resulted in traffic chaos this morning (Thursday).
Two service areas set for M1
The first motorway service stations are to be built on the M1 between Belfast and Dublin with the facilities located at Dundalk and Lusk respectively.
M50 back to normal
The M50 northbound was re-opened on Tuesday night following a serious crash involving a military convoy and motorists that resulted in up to 30 soldiers being brought to hospital.
Hauliers abide by law
Speeding on Irish roads has increased considerably in the last three years following a study by the Roads Safety Authority, but that figure has dropped where hauliers are concerned.
Tunnel bill to escalate further
The beleaguered Dublin Port Tunnel could eventually cost in the region of €1.25 billion, which is five times more than the original estimate of €260 million.
Biofuel profile heightens
The interest in biofuel vehicles has increased dramatically in Ireland mainly due to the rising cost of diesel and petrol over the last few months.
Contractors concern over diesel hike
Professional Agricultural Contractors chairman Tom Murphy has expressed his concerns over the rising cost of diesel, which ash now surpassed petrol in some places.
Haulage industry hit by economy slump
Unemployment has reached its highest since 1999 and a lot of businesses are beginning to feel the pinch as the Celtic Tiger’s roar becomes more of whimper.
Haulage industry hit by economy slump
Unemployment has reached its highest since 1999 and a lot of businesses are beginning to feel the pinch as the Celtic Tiger’s roar becomes more of whimper.
CRH invest big
Irish-based Concrete firm CRH whose lorries can be seen all over the country has announced that it has bought a major US producer of paving and decorative stone for $540 million.
Trucks seized at Dublin Port
A number of trucks have been seized at Dublin Port on (Monday 10th March) by gardai as part of a new EU safety enforcement initiative.
Penalty points for dirty number plates
All hauliers must ensure that their number plates are clearly visible at all times as dirty plates will shortly become a penalty point offence.
HGV and LGV sales drops
Figures released for the first two months of the year have revealed that sales of Heavy and Light Commercial vehicles have dropped from the same period last year.
Vacuum firm design new truck
The Truck of the future has been incredibly manufactured by the makers of Dyson vacuum cleaners, although sceptics are unsure of how popular the invention will be.
Leyland plant cranks up production
Production levels are to be cranked up at Leyland Trucks’ Lancashire assembly plant from March, on that back of increase demand.
Bank of Scotland (Ireland) in EUR12m deal with Renault Trucks Ireland
Bank of Scotland (Ireland) has signed a EUR12m deal with Renault Trucks Ireland (Setanta Vehicle Importers Limited) that will fund the importation of all new Renault Trucks in Ireland. The deal will also include the bank providing forecourt finance through the company’s dealer network.
100,000th BlueTec Merecedes rolls off prodution line
In early January the 100,000th Mercedes-Benz truck equipped with BlueTec was rolled off the production line.
Overturned truck causes traffic chaos
Dublin ground to a standstill on Monday, December 17, when a truck overturned close to the Point Depot.
Thieves target PlayStation 3 lorry
A lorry containing £120,000 worth of computers and Sony PlayStations was hijacked and stolen in Co Antrim on Friday December 10.
Council ponders extension of HGV ban
Dublin City Council has yet to make its mind up on extending the HGV Traffic management strategy in the Capital to include four axle trucks.
British government ready to trial LHVs
So-called super trucks, weighing 60 tons and measuring 80 feet in length could soon be hitting the UK’s roads as part of Government plans to cut down on costs and carbon emissions.
RHA calls for LHV trials
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) in Britain has called on the government to trial the use of longer, heavier vehicles (LHVs) with a view to improving read safety and helping the environment.
NRA to Launch Free M50 Vehicle Recovery Service
The National Roads Authority (NRA) will launch a vehicle recovery service for the M50 and M11 on Thursday, November 1st. The aim is to minimise traffic disruption caused by broken down vehicles particularly during peak travel times.
UK government ponders use of LGVs
The Secretary of State for Transport in the UK is currently considering a report on whether the Government should allow trials of longer and heavier lorries.
Dutch company to unveil hydrogen truck
A Dutch company is poised to exhibit a working distribution truck powered completely by hydrogen at the European Road Transport Show, in Amsterdam next month.
NATIONAL TRUCK SHOW - Just what the trucker ordered…
So far, 2007 has been a complete wash-out for Irish truck show enthusiasts. Show-goers have had nothing positive to shout about, with a distinct shortage of quality events to keep them ticking over. But there is still one last chance to put things right as the inaugural National Truck Display has been booked into The Showgrounds in Ennis for October Bank Holiday weekend…
Volvo Truck wins GreenFleet award
Volvo Trucks has carried off its second consecutive GreenFleet ‘HGV Manufacturer of the Year 2007’ award in a ceremony hosted by Tower Hamlets Council recently at East Wintergarden in London’s Canary Wharf to recognise and reward best practice in environmental transport policy.
Volvo’s integrated safety truck
Volvo is poised to exhibit an FH truck, which is jam-packed with demonstrate sophisticated technology that alerts the driver of dangers on the road.
IRU wants measures to tackle truck driver attacks
The additional need to implement national security measures to protect drivers from aggression has created confusion with the necessary fight against terrorism in freight transport, according to the International Road Transport Union (IRU).
Quinn looks forward to meeting Transport Minister
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) plans to raise the issue of HGV tolls on the M50, when its meets with Transport Minister Noel Dempsey in the coming weeks.
Renault outperforms DAF and Volvo in distributor’s fuel trial
Leading UK distribution and storage company, Downton, has taken delivery of three Euro 4 Renault Premium 450 6x2 trucks, with the Optidriver+ gearbox, following fuel trials against DAF and Volvo.
Wincanton chooses Scania and McElvaney Motors
Wincanton, Superquinn’s distribution partner has taken delivery of 13 new R420 Scania tractor units.
DAF’s parent moves on hybrid technology
DAF’s parent company PACCAR and Eaton Corporation have entered into an agreement to jointly develop proprietary hybrid technology for heavy-duty commercial vehicles in North America.
M1 opens ahead of schedule
The final stretch of the development work on the M1 motorway is set to open this week four months ahead of schedule much to the delight of the National Roads Authority.
Truck & Bus World Forum to ride into Lyons in December 2007
The first Truck & Bus World Forum will be held in Lyons from 12 to 14 December 2007.
Diesel fumes cause heart disease
A warning for all hauliers, diesel fumes can lead to heart disease according to scientists who conducted a survey into the affect the fuel has on humans.
Mobile speed cameras to be delayed
Rumours are abound that the introduction of mobile speed cameras may be delayed by up to six months even though the plan was to have them in place by September.
Worn tyres a major concern
The Road Safety Authority has launched a campaign to make motorists aware of the dangers of worn tyres following the revelation that one-in-eight drivers are travelling in dangerous vehicles.
Gormley ‘hands tied’ on M3
Minister for the Environment John Gormley has announced that he does not have the power needed to reroute the M3 motorway from the Tara Valley.
Volvo up for sale
The Ford Motor Group is considering selling its Volvo division as part of diversion from car sales outside North America as the company gear towards the future.
Readymix profits down
The ever-present sight of seeing readymix lorries on Irish roads may not be as common as was in the past after the company revealed that profits were down this year.
NRA decide to halve Weekend Port Tunnel toll
The National Roads Authority has announced that weekend tolls are to be halved to just €3 following a review of the traffic volumes during this period.
RSA call for lower driver alcohol limit
As part of its upcoming road safety strategy, the RSA is to suggest that the legal alcohol limit for drivers should be reduced even further.
Lorry driver has divine right
A lorry driver has successfully been awarded compensation from a Belgian company after he suffered injuries, while collecting bibles at the premises.
Driver wins unfair dismissal case
A lorry driver has been awarded €5,000 compensation after the Labour Court ruled that he was unfairly dismissed by the firm he was working with at the time.
Two trucks burnt outside NI hotel
Two lorries set alight by arsonists near a hotel in Co Antrim caused over £100,000 damage to other vehicles and property adjacent to the blaze.
Port Tunnel to ban tankers
Dublin’s city centre could once again see large trucks travel through the streets after it was revealed that Petrol tankers are to be banned from using the Port Tunnel from September 5th.
Report backs Luas
Dublin’s Luas service has lead to a big reduction in car use around the city centre according to a report released by the Dublin Transportation Service.
Truck involved in boys’ death
A fatal accident occurred in Co Laois yesterday when a 12-year-old boy died after he was struck by a truck.
Pay and display may go
A proposal by Dublin City Council to allow commuters park for free in residential areas in a bid to attract more people to use public transport in the city would be a huge boost in the bid to ease congestion in the capital.
Truck increase on M50
Since the introduction of Dublin City Council’s ban on five-axle heavy goods vehicles in Dublin city centre, the number of trucks using the M50 has increased by 45% according to a survey carried out by the National Roads Authority (NRA).
New study to reveal impact of Celtic Tiger
The question on everyone’s lips is how much longer the Celtic Tiger will rein in Ireland as it affects everyone including the haulage industry.
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.
Truck involved in ten Oz deaths
A truck that collided with a passenger train in Southern Australia has resulted in the deaths of ten people, although that toll could still rise as a number of passengers are in a critical condition.
Tesco drivers set for strike
Tesco delivery drivers could well go on strike here in Ireland after a proposed 24-hr stand off at the firm’s Livingston plant in Scotland was halted at the last minute.
Volvo trucks’ new paint shop meets customers’ demands on finish
Volvo Trucks new topcoat paint-shop in northern Sweden is an advanced and fully automated facility that meets and even surpasses customers’ ever-higher demands on quality and finish.
Blind spot mirror proposals may be diluted
It will take at least another 16 years before the five million or so trucks operating in the European Union are fitted with blind spot mirrors that’s the startling news emanating from Brussels this week
Iveco adds to Eurocargo range
Iveco has introduced a revised Hendrickson rear air suspension option across its 12 to 14 tonne Eurocargo range, enabling operators to benefit from an additional payload capacity of 135 kg.
New European driving licence could cost hauliers
Operators could face a "horrendous" cost burden as a result of measures proposed in the Driving Licence Directive which is being considered by Brussels.
McQuaid chooses Scania and McElvaney Motors
Clontribret based John McQuaid Ltd has purchased four new Scania tipper trucks, from McElvaney Motors Ltd.
Only the crumbliest flakiest chocolate….
Thieves with a penchant for chocolate have taken off with about EU250,0000 chocolate from a dairy in Lancashire.
Police say £140,000-worth of Cadbury Flake bars, packed in a lorry trailer, had been taken.
Hino meets emissions standards
Hino Trucks has received the Certification of Conformity from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for all of its 2007 model year engines, adhering to stringent EPA standards of emissions reduction.
DAF moves to Euro 5
DAF’s popular range of distribution trucks will also be available with Euro 5 emission levels from this summer.
Insurance costs preventing young hauliers taking to the road
Hefty insurance premiums for drivers under the age of 25 mean the haulage industry is suffering from a lack of ’young blood’ choosing to follow a career in road transport.
IRHA welcomes Blind Spot Mirror rules
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has warmly welcomed the European Parliament’s decision to have so-called blind spot mirrors retro fitted to HGVs.
IRU welcomes simplified dangerous goods instructions
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the move to simplify the instructions governing the carriage of dangerous goods.
Blind Spot rules get EU approval
Plans for a compulsory "blind-spot" mirror on all heavy lorries were have been approved by the European Parliament.
New EU directive to aid truck manufacturers
Manufacturers of trucks, vans, buses, and trailers will no longer need to get approval for the same vehicle in each European Member State, before placing it on the market.
Scania to deliver 100 trucks to Italian transport company
The transport company Gruppo Gavio Spa has ordered 100 Scania tractor units.
Permit scheme now in place
Dublin City Council’s new HGV registration scheme came into force on Tuesday May 15, Dublin city businesses must now be registered with the city council if they are to continue to receive deliveries from heavy goods vehicles (HGV) during business hours.
Argument for longer and heavier lorries
Environmental lobby group, Transport & Environment (T&E) says the argument for using longer and heavier lorries (LHLs) just doesn’t add up and is urging the European Commission to look at the bigger picture.
Calling all women with HGV licences
The survey established that haulage companies are actively trying to dispel the macho myth and attract more females behind the wheel.
Kamaz eyes truck market opportunities
A major expansion of the joint ZF and Kamaz assembly plant in Naberezhnye Chelny, Tartastan (Russian Federation) is planned for completion by 2010.
Hauliers End Protest on M50
Traffic in Dublin has returned to normal after the Road Transport Association ended their protest.
Harris Hino scores at CV Show
Hino says it was overwhelmed by the number of visitors to its stand at the CV Show last week.
MAN six-wheeler makes its debut
MAN’s ‘cruiserweight’ TGM rigid six-wheeler made its debut earlier this week at the Commercial Vehicle Show In Birmingham.
Chassis-cab Maxus at last from LDV
Since production of its Pilot and Convoy ended last year, LDV has been badly handicapped in the light commercial vehicle market by its lack of a chassis-cab model in its new-generation Maxus range.
Avia moves up to 12 tonnes
Avia Trucks has unveiled for the first time a heavier-duty derivative of its established 7.5-tonner.
Hino ready to stretch its muscles
Japanese truck maker Hino has said it is poised to extend its range of chassis offerings in Ireland, with its model 3815, a 7.5-tonner, likely to be among the first addition.
Volvo poised to invest in Russian plant
The Volvo Group is investing a total in an assembly facility for trucks in Russia.
DAF delivers 750,000th truck
On Thursday 19 April 2007, DAF Trucks N.V. delivered the 750,000th truck manufactured in Eindhoven.
Simulator shows dangers of speed, drink and phones
A new online simulator to prove to drivers the dangers of being behind the wheel when travelling too fast, after drinking or when using a mobile phone has been launched by RoSPA.
Volvo celebrates 80th anniversary
Just in time for its 80th anniversary, Volvo Trucks is unveiling an exclusive ‘limited edition’ jubilee version of the Volvo FH and FH16 models.
The iron mark – a symbol of Volvo for 80 years
Swedish iron was at the very foundation of Volvo. The iron symbol on the front of our vehicles promised high quality and that symbol has been the signature on every Volvo produced over the past 80 years.
Deal is struck over Supertruck of the future
Supercars and F1 racers deliver their astonishing performance because they are constructed from the best materials available …and soon HGVs will be too!
New Stralis range announced
Iveco has revealed the first details of its new Stralis heavy truck range, which was launched internationally in Rome on March 13 and will receive its official UK launch at next month’s Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC, Birmingham (April 24-26).
Euro 4 Hinos at CV Show
Hino says it will have 25 trucks at the Commercial Vehicle Show, at the NEC in Birmingham next month
The company says it will have 20 bodied and liveried tippers on an outside display are and five more trucks on its stand.
Ladyman unconvinced by longer lorries argument
The British Minister for Transport, Stephen Ladyman has hinted that longer trucks may soon be allowed on the country’s roads.
Volvo to exhibit hybrid engine at CV Show
Volvo Has confirmed that it will show a diesel-electric hybrid D7 engine on its stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham next month.
First FG, Labour & Green joint Private Members’ motion will boost rail freight and free up roads
Fine Gael, Labour and the Green Party held a historic joint Private Members’ motion in Dail Eireann on Tuesday 6th March calling for greater investment in rail freight to cut traffic emissions, cut accidents and ease up congestion-clogged roads.
Volkswagen increases stake in MAN
Volkswagen AG increased its stake in the ordinary shares in German truck maker MAN Aktiengesellschaft from approximately 20 percent to 29.9 percent on February 26, 2007.
Iveco deal is the real thing
Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd in the UK is in the process of taking delivery of 10 new Iveco Stralis Euro 5 rigids, complete with extra large 150 litre AdBlue tanks to ensure refills are only required every six weeks.
Safety warning to goods vehicle and bus drivers
As part of its winter road safety campaign, which is focusing on Driver Fatigue, the Road Safety Authority, with the support of the Irish Road Haulage Association, has issued a road safety warning to all truck and bus drivers - keep proper records of your driving hours or face prosecution.
Scania to increase engine production capacity
Scania is poised to purchase GM’s powertrain facility in Sweden in order to increase its own engine production capacity.
McKeefry Transport adds to model fleet
Northern Ireland-based BP McKeefry Transport has taken delivery of a second batch of Mercedes Actros Megaspace 6x2 tractor units, to complete a 150-truck deal for the operator.
Volvo makes bid for Nissan Diesel
AB Volvo has made a $1.1-billion public offer to acquire the Japanese truck manufacturer Nissan Diesel.
Iveco and Tata Motors explore strategic alliance opportunities
Iveco, a Fiat Group company, and Tata Motors have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to analyse the feasibility of cooperation, across markets, in the commercial vehicle sector.
Volvo’s developing hybrid technology
The Swedish Energy Agency has granted £ 715,000 in financial support to AB Volvo for a project within the development of new hybrid technology for heavy vehicles.
Survey to establish usefulness of LHVs
The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) in the UK has been awarded a contract by the Department for Transport (DfT) to carry out a desk study into the potential role of longer and heavier goods vehicles (LHVs).
Volvo confirms CV Show participation
Volvo Truck and Bus will once again be exhibiting at the Commercial Vehicle Show to be held at the NEC, Birmingham from 24th to 26th April 2007.
EU CO2 plans will impact on vans and light trucks
The European Union’s plans to reduce CO2 emissions will impact on the van and light truck markets.
Scania to halve carbon dioxide emissions by 2020
Swedish truck manufacturer Scania says it halved carbon dioxide emissions per tonne-kilometre from its vehicles between 1970 and 2000, and will make similar savings by 2020.
First Euro 5 Stralis tractors for Arcese Trasporti
The UK arm of Arcese Trasporti, the largest independent transport company in Italy and Iveco’s biggest customer in Europe, has taken delivery of the first Euro 5 Stralis Active Space tractor units to arrive in the country.
Dublin City Council announces details of HGV cordon restrictions
Dublin City Council have announced details of the Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) Cordon Restrictions, which come into operation on the 19th February 2007.
DAF enhances CF Models
DAF is introducing a considerable number of enhancements to its popular CF models for the construction industry, providing additional improvement in terms of driver comfort, ease of use and off-road characteristics.
Cullen ready to impose maximum height restriction
Transport Minister, Martin Cullen, TD is poised to impose a national maximum vehicle height limit of 4.65 metres.
Scania clinches Stobart deal
The lowest whole-life costs backed by the highest levels of aftersales service have led to transport, storage and logistics specialist Eddie Stobart Limited selecting Scania as its preferred fleet truck for 2007.
Volvo moves on hybrid trucks
A deal with the US Air Force has helped the Volvo Group show that its I-SAM (Integrated Starter Alternator Motor) hybrid kit is suitable for heavy trucks.
MAN drops hostile takeover bid for Scania
MAN AG has dropped its Eur. 10.3 billion hostile bid for Swedish truck maker Scania AB after opposition from Volkswagen AG, the companies’ largest shareholder, and will seek a friendly merger instead.
Cullen criticised on lack of super-truck ban
Transport Minister Martin Cullen has come under fire for failing to ban ‘supertrucks’ from Irish roads.
Euro 5 Volvo unveiled in Northern Ireland
The first Euro-5 Volvo truck to be registered in the UK has entered service with Northern Ireland charity Action Cancer.
New tyre for 7.5 tonners
Tyre manufacturer, Goodyear has developed a new steer axle tyre for trucks with a design gross vehicle weight of 7.5 tonnes, which the company claims, which gives significant operator benefits thanks to its unique size.
Iveco sign All Blacks sponsorship deal
The power of the All Blacks’ brand is continuing to grow worldwide with the announcement that Iveco has become the team’s newest international sponsor.
Commercial Vehicle Show on the horizon
The Commercial Vehicle Show returns to the NEC in Birmingham from 24-26 April, and will have a combined floor space of more than 90,000 square metres.
Iveco becomes new All Blacks global sponsor
The power of the All Blacks’ brand is continuing to grow worldwide with the announcement that commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco has become the team’s newest international sponsor.
Dublin Port Tunnel closes as truck breaks down
The northbound section of the Dublin Port Tunnel was temporarily closed on Monday January 15, when a truck broke down while exiting the new Eur. 750 million facility.
IAM advises on good braking habits
Good braking is the key to good driving according to the Irish Advanced Motorists (IAM).
Scania strikes Spanish deal
Scania has received an order for 151 tractor units from Disfrimur, one of Spain’s largest logistics companies.
Hauliers welcome Council intervention in Fermoy bypass dispute
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has welcomed an offer by Cork’s Lord Mayor to broker talks on the ongoing dispute between the lobby group and the company that operates the Fermoy bypass.
Regulations for the carriage of dangerous goods through Dublin Port Tunnel
Regulations for the carriage of Dangerous Goods through the Dublin Port Tunnel, have been made by the National Roads Authority (NRA).
HGV sales up 10 per cent
The buoyancy in the Irish economy was reflected in the number of HGV and LCV registrations during 2006, according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
Irish Rail to roll out laser technology to prevent bridge strikes
Irish Rail is poised to install laser technology in a pilot programme on two railway bridges in a bid to avert serious bridge strikes.
Commission approves aid for anti-pollution filters on heavy duty vehicles
The European Commission has approved aid to alleviate the cost of retrofitting Danish lorries and passenger buses with particulate filters.
IRHA warns of chronic traffic congestion
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) says it is willing to work with Dublin City Council’s HGV Traffic management plan, but has warned that councillors will have to change their “mindset” to avoid chronic traffic congestion.
Merger talks as Volkswagen eyes up MAN and Scania
The departing managing director of the Volkswagen group, Bernd Pischetsrieder has been charged with the task of concluding merger talks between VW, MAN and Scania.
Keep on truckin’
Lorry drivers across the county are revving up their engines and going in convoy for charity.
An Taoiseach opening Dublin Port Tunnel
The Dublin Port Tunnel will be officially opened to trucks on Wednesday 20th December by An Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern, T.D. in the presence of The Lord Mayor, Cllr Vincent Jackson and the Minister for Transport, Martin Cullen, TD.
Search is one for Scania Young European Driver
The search has commenced in 40 countries for Scania’s Young European Trucker Driver 2007.
Scania’s new Euro 5 technology
Scania, has announced that it will launch a series of Euro-5 engines based on EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) technology, which requires no post treatment or, therefore, additives in 2007.
Volvo adds new engine variant to FH16
Volvo, has added a new engine variant to the FH16, which was launched in February of this year.
Westward celebrates 30 years as Scania importer
The Abbey Hotel in Roscommon was the place to be last month, when 275 assembled guests, celebrated Westward Scania’s 30th anniversary.
Cullen under fire over road safety proposals
Transport Minister Martin Cullen is coming under attack for failing to bring forward vital road safety reforms.
45 foot containers get stay of execution
The use of 45 foot containers in national road transport has been given a stay of execution by the European Commission.
Volvo’s new safety system
Volvo has unveiled its latest safety technology system that could help drivers avoid 50 per cent of all rear-end, low speed accidents that often happen in urban environments or slow moving traffic.
Volvo Trucks takes gold in Chinese logistics competition
Two of the latest models from Volvo Trucks - the Volvo FH and Volvo FM - took the top prize recently, in a competition organised by The China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, owing to their excellent technical ability and outstanding environmental and safety characteristics.
HGV sales soar ahead on Euro 4 regulations
Sales of HGVs spiralled in September as hauliers scrambled to purchases new plant, before the new Euro 4 emissions regulations came into force on October 1, figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry confirmed.
Merger talks break down
Merger talks between Swedish truck-maker Scania and its German rival MAN have broken down.
It’s the real thing for Volvo
Coca-Cola in Russia has ordered almost 300 Volvo FL and Volvo FE distribution trucks from the Volvo Trucks in Russia.
Scania goes Dutch
Scania has won a €100m contract with the Dutch Army, which covers the repair and maintenance of 555 trucks and their ancillary equipment.
RSA issues lights warning
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has warned that vehicles with one headlight pose a major threat to road safety, and have the potential to cause fatal accidents.
DAF Trucks raises benchmark
DAF Trucks N.V. has become the first truck manufacturer in the world to comply with the ISO/TS 16949 standard.
Three tipper trucks stolen
Stolen - MAN FE 35.360 8x4 Tipper Lorries from Brackley
Northamptonshire off the A43
15th/16th November 2006 overnight.
Mercedes-Benz now fully Euro 4 compliant
With innovative Blue-Tec diesel technology now in use across all its truck ranges, Mercedes-Benz is fully compliant with the Euro 4 Emissions Directive for commercial vehicles, which came into force at the beginning of October.
Lorry emissions update
Euro 4 emissions standards for new lorries entered into force in the European Union on last month, but questions remain over enforcement of the new and future standards.
‘Women drivers safer on rural roads’ study claims
Women drivers are more likely than men to think about road conditions when driving on rural roads, a study has found.
Welcome for UN agency’s meeting on world road transport problems
The ITF has welcomed an ILO (International Labour Organisation) meeting designed to tackle border delays, corruption and sexually transmitted infections that affect international professional drivers.
Volvo’s road safety contribution
Volvo Trucks has presented both its alco-lock and the European Modular System (EMS) as tools for improving road safety in Europe.
Truck fatality - Italian man charged
An Italian tourist has been charged with dangerous driving which resulted in his car colliding with a truck and ending with a fatality.
Ban for haulage operators
The two principals of a County Antrim haulage firm have been told they cannot operate in business for a total of 13 years.
Truck fatality witnessed by husband
A husband cycling behind his wife watched in horror on (Wednesday 18th October) as she was hit by a gravel truck in a cycle lane.
Transport interests to take note of Judge’s order?
A decision by a Judge to order a company to have the condition all of its carriers checked out by the AA could have repercussions for all parties involved in the transport industry.
Roche indicates problems caused by Delgany lorries
It has been confirmed that work has started on an interchange on the N11 at Kilpedder, Co. Wicklow.
International road transport week begins Monday
The annual global road transport campaign action begins on Monday when the ITF International Road Transport Week is held from 9 to 15 October. This global event has grown from an action day into its current form, whose message is Organising Globally – Building Union Power.
Group proposes blind-spot mirrors
The European Commission has proposed on compulsory blind-spot mirrors for lorries in an attempt to improve road safety.
Iveco announces Adblue top-up policy
Iveco has announced that all new Euro 4/5 Eurocargo, Stralis and Trakker models will be supplied to customers with a full task of AdBlue.
Hans Bekx Teamsport preparing for Le DAKAR 2007
In good co-operation with ASO, the organisers of the Dakar rally, and FIA, the international motor sport organisation, Hans Bekx Teamsport has found a solution to enter the 2007 edition of Le Dakar with the necessary documents.
Free Euro 4/5 and digital tachograph guide available
Iveco is offering road transport operators a free guide to the new legislation surrounding Euro 4/5 and digital tachographs on CD-ROM, produced in association with Siemens VDO and Yara Industrial, Europe’s largest producer of AdBlue.
Truckers haul a record
Record tonnage was carried on Irish roads by hauliers in 2005, it has been revealed.
Volvo trucks selling like hot cakes
There was no stopping Volvo shares yesterday (Wednesday) after a sales surge and ahead of a board meeting to discuss the company’s relationship with its investors.
"Over-enthusiastic" lorry drivers cited
An Taisce has responded to a claim by Coastwatch Ireland that lorry drivers were responsible for dumping waste bitumen from nearby roadworks in Booterstown nature reserve in county Dublin.
Lorries to carry new brand name
All Readymix lorries will soon be carrying the CEMEX brand name following the signing of a multi-million euros business agreement.
Volume of truck trailer goods to mushroom - IBEC
A recent report by the employers’ group IBEC suggests that the volume of goods carried on truck trailers will mushroom over the next ten years or thereabouts.
Arm of truck smashes roof
A massive crane had to be used to dislodge the pump arm of a concrete truck which smashed into the roof of a house in Cork.
Hauliers Association chief admits problem
A leading member of the Irish Road Haulage Association has admitted there is a serious problem with truckers colliding with bridges around the country.
Heavy Goods Vehicle strategy to be put on ice?
Dublin Port has called for the introduction of a well signposted HGV management strategy to be delayed.
Trucks damage over 720 bridges
Over the last five years, lorry drivers have been responsible for damage caused to over 720 bridges across the country, Iarnrod Eireann has claimed.
Trucker fined for bridge crash
A lorry driver who misjudged the height of a DART railway bridge and crashed into it has been fined 250 euros.
KN Drinks Logistics places largest Stralis order
KN Drinks Logistics Ltd has taken delivery of 149 Iveco Stralis Active Time tractor units, representing the UK’s single largest Stralis order from a retail customer.
Hauliers may boycott bypass
Local hauliers in Cork say proposed tolls on a new bypass are so unrealistic they are contemplating boycotting the use of the bypass.
Lorry driver jailed as mobile causes death
A lorry driver who drove into a stationery car and killed a woman because he was distracted by using a mobile phone has been given a four-year prison sentence.
Joint venture finalised between Iveco, SAIC Motor corporation and chongqing heavy vehicle group
Iveco, a Fiat Group Company, has finalised a joint venture agreement with the SAIC Motor Corporation one of the leading Chinese automotive manufacturers, and the Chongqing Heavy Vehicl Group, to establish a long-term partnership in China in the field of heavy commercial vehicles.
The Times turns its attention to trucking
A female journalist from The Times newspaper spent two hours behind the wheel of an Iveco Stralis at the Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, experiencing a taste of life as a truck driver.
Port Tunnel: 2 years late and still no opening date - Hayes
Even if the Port Tunnel isn’t leaking it is still more than two years late, will probably run massively over budget and no-one even knows when its going to open, Fine Gael Dublin Spokesman Senator Brian Hayes has said.
PACCAR realises excellent financial results
PACCAR Inc, to which also the successful Dutch truck manufacturer DAF Trucks belongs, today announced that it has achieved extraordinary good financial results in the first half year of 2006.
Hinduja Group acquire Iveco’s stake in Ashok Leyland
The Hinduja Group has acquired Iveco’s 30 per cent stake in Machen Iveco Holding SA which through its wholly owned subsidiary LRLIH Ltd UK, has approximately a 51 per cent shareholding in Ashok Leyland Ltd and 59 per cent in Ennore Foundries Ltd.
System
catching overloaded trucks
A new hi-tech weighing system could ensure that all overloaded HGVs
could be eradicated from roads in the United Kingdom.
Enfield
lorry ban likely to expand
Labour Party Councillor Dominic Hannigan has said that a ban on
lorries going through the centre of Enfield will be seen as a test
case for places such as Dunboyne and Donacarney.
Truck
driver pleads not guilty to life endangerment
A truck driver who was arrested for the endangerment of a Gardai
has pleaded not guilty to the charge at a sitting of Trim Circuit
Court on Tuesday.
Iveco
targets faster development in Brazil
Iveco has announced the reorganisation of its Latin American division,
aimed at further developing its business in Brazil. The company
has also confirmed its intention to launch a new model on the local
market in August.
Cardiff
is first TLS branch to benefit from refurbishment programme
The Cardiff branch of TLS Vehicle Rental has become the first to
benefit >from a refurbishment programme that will include a number
of the company s branches across the country.
Lorry
driver set for long journey
A Northern Ireland lorry driver is preparing to make his longest
journey as he heads to South America as part of a charity building
programme.
Coroner
calls for compulsory truck mirrors
Dublin city coroner Dr Brian Farrell has said that he has written
to the Department of Transport on a number of occasions asking for
compulsory installation of mirrors to reduce a truck driver’s
blind spot.
AutoRestore
added to range of services available through 1link
Mobile body repair has been added to the range of services available
through the 1link Service Network e-commerce platform with the signing
of AutoRestore this week.
CSO
figures show vehicles contributing to greenhouse gas
An increase in the number of vehicles on Irish roads and a growth
in the services sector have helped bring about an overall increase
of 7% in greenhouse gas use between 1997 and 2004.
Trend
towards longer term CV rental on the rise, TLS research shows
The use of rental as a long-term solution to commercial vehicle
acquisition is increasing, with around 60 per cent of vehicles on
rent now falling into this category, according to new research by
TLS Vehicle Rental.
Trucks
to transport waste to Poolbeg plant
Over 100 large trucks will travel daily to supply the Poolbeg incinerator
with around 300,000 tonnes of waste a year via the M50 and the Port
Tunnel, it has emerged.
Woman
struck by truck loses life
A pedestrian died on Thursday, May 11th, after she was hit by an
articulated truck in Phibsboro, while crossing the road.
Welcome
to Cummins Turbo Technologies
With immediate effect the world's leading manufacturer of turbochargers
for diesel engines, Huddersfield-based Holset Engineering Co Ltd,
has got a new name - Cummins Turbo Technologies Ltd.
DAF
is expanding its XF 105 series with rigids and multi-axles
After DAF Trucks started production of the XF105's 4x2 tractor models
in January 2006, production of the 4x2 rigids as well as a broad
range of 6x2 versions of DAF’s new top model has also commenced.
1,000
road deaths involve people who were working at the time
With 40 percent of crashes in the UK involving working drivers,
the need for advanced driver training for employees in this day
and age is huge.
DHL
launches Westlink Consolidation Service
DHL Exel Supply Chain, the global leader in supply chain management,
in association with CBI Northern Ireland has launched a new initiative
aimed at easing congestion on Belfast’s Westlink.
Trucker
charged in connection with fatality
A haulier has been found guilty of a charge relating to a fatal
accident in which a Co. Limerick pensioner died when a wheel came
off the trailer of an articulated lorry.
Two
die after separate truck accidents
A pedestrian lost his life on Wednesday, May 3rd after being struck
by the tractor unit of an articulated truck in Tipperary town.
Minister
highlights difficulty of placing blind spot mirrors on trucks
Minister of State for Transport Pat “The Cope Gallagher”
has stated that truck drivers cannot be forced to fit “blind
spot” mirrors on their vehicles “at the stroke of a pen
Truck
gets stuck under bridge
For the second time in a month, an articulated lorry got stuck under
a bridge in Dublin, which subsequently caused disruptions to Dart
services.
First
XF105 enters UK service
Fast-growing Norfolk operator DS Transport will be one of the first
in the UK to put a DAF XF105 into service when their new truck goes
on the road sporting the personalised registration DS 06 DAF.
DAF
renews the LF and CF Series
New engines and important enhancements to the exterior, interior
and chassis
DAF
announces production of extra-clean EEV engines
At the beginning of next year, or earlier if technically possible,
DAF Trucks N.V. will start production of extra-clean EEV engines.
John
Dowling joins DAF Distributors Ireland Ltd
DAF Distributors Ireland Ltd (DDI) is delighted to announce the
appointment of John Dowling as Sales Executive with the company.
GreenChem
leads in AdBlue
GreenChem AdBlue Solutions inaugurated Britain's first and only
supply source for the urea-based product which ensures the cleanliness
of all new Euro 4 and 5 truck and bus engines using the proven SCR
technology.
CV Show 2006 - DAF Trucks Press Conference
We meet at what is probably the time of some of the biggest changes
in the CV industry for 20 years. I’m referring not only to
the onset of digital tachographs just next week but more particularly
to the arrival of Euro 4 legislation less than six months away.
DAF
starts construction of state-of-the-art engine lab
DAF Trucks N.V. is set to put a completely new, state-of-the-art
engine lab into operation towards the end of 2007.
Lorries
banned from Port Tunnel lanes
The Dublin Port Tunnel, which is being constructed for the purpose
of redirecting heavy goods vehicles away from the city centre, will
have two lanes truck free.
Northern
truck driver stabbed
A Co. Tyrone lorry driver was attacked and stabbed by a gang on
Wednesday afternoon (April 19th) as he sat in his truck parked in
a lay-by.
IRHA
urge retorfit of blind-spot mirrors
The Irish Road Haulage Association has urged the Government to continue
with their plan to make all truck drivers retrofit blind-spot mirrors
on their vehicles.
Fears
grow over fuel hike
The global rise in oil prices has become a major concern for all
motorists and hauliers in the country as prices remain above $70
a barrel.
Regulations
to reduce noise pollution
The Environmental Noise Regulations 2006 will lessen the effects
of unwanted or harmful outdoor sound created by road, rail and air
traffic from industrial sites from Tuesday, April 18th.
Trucker
gets five year ban
A truck driver who was in court to face charges of dangerous driving
has been disqualified from driving for five-years.
IBEC
threaten court action
Ireland’s leading business federation IBEC has revealed that
it is considering suing Dublin City Council over its plans to ban
HGV’s from the city centre.
Truck
driver handed 12-month ban
A lorry driver, who crashed into an elderly woman’s car has
been found guilty of dangerous driving at a court in Cork and was
banned off the road for a year.
IRHA
blast city centre ban
Irish Road Haulage Association spokesman Jimmy Quinn has blasted
Dublin City Council’s decision to ban all large trucks from
the city centre.
Cars
being deterred from Port Tunnel
Dublin City Council have sent a clear message to motorists that
the Port Tunnel is only to be used by articulated trucks and light
commercials after a high toll charge was places on cars.
Jammed
truck causes major disruptions
A truck that was caught under a bridge in Dublin caused hours of
traffic disruption to commuters along the Customs House Quay early
Monday morning (April 10th).
Lorry
driver awarded compensation
A lorry driver from the Philippines has been awarded E6,600 after
his employer, Johnson Logistics was found guilty of underpaying
the defendant for four years.
Hijackers
in court
The three men accused of hijacking a lorry carrying E300,000 worth
of vodka from Baileboro to Dublin appeared at Longford District
Court on Tuesday morning (April 11th).
HGV
strategy accepted by Dublin City Council
Dublin City Councillors took an unexpected turn as they voted to
introduce a complete ban on large lorries on roads around the city
centre a year earlier than planned at a meeting on Monday evening
April 11th.
Truck
crashes through table-end of house
A lorry driver was in a serious condition in hospital after the
truck he was driving crashed into the gable-end of a house in Co.
Down
Trucks
involved in separate fatal accidents
Three people have been killed in two separate road traffic accidents
that occurred in Cork and Dublin in the early hours of this Thursday
morning (6th April).
Increased
supply chain cost exposure for exporters of 190 million
Widespread speculation that Minister for Transport Martin Cullen
may introduce a 4 metre maximum height restriction in the near future
as has happened in other EU countries has exporters very concerned.
Convoy
causes major disruption
The Irish Road Haulage Associations protest on (Wednesday 5th April)
on both sides of the Liffey caused major traffic disruption for
motorists.
Hauliers
set to protest
A protest over the new penalty points system will see truckers form
a convoy and drive at 40kph at different locations around the country,
although a date has not been set yet.
Truck
knocks down woman
A woman was killed in Limerick city centre after she was knocked
down by an articulated lorry on Thursday evening, March 30th.
New
report to show Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions up 130% - O'Dowd
Fine Gael Environment Spokesperson, Fergus O Dowd TD, revealed that
a new EU report out on (Tuesday 28th March) will show that, between
1990 and 2002, Ireland s greenhouse gas emissions from transport
increased by 130%, six times the EU average.
Ban
on HGVs in Dublin city centre delayed
Trucks with less than five axles will be able to use the city centre
to access the Dublin Port Tunnel once it opens later this year until
such time as upgrade work on the M50 is completed.
Motorway
ban opposed by hauliers
The ban on HGV’s and coaches using the outside lane on a motorway
has been met with opposition by those concerned, who feel that the
new law is ridiculous.
Truck
accidents claim two more lives
An accident involving a truck and a car at 4am on Tuesday morning
(7th March) has resulted in the death of the 60-year-old motorist.
Death
by dangerous driving verdict in Galway
An inquest into the tragic deaths of Galway couple Shay and Theresa
English last year has returned a verdict of accidental death by
dangerous driving.
'Cyclops'
to be introduced on all trucks
Irish hauliers will have to fork out for front mirrors on all trucks
after Transport Minister Martin Cullen stated that he will seek
EU agreement for a new law to be introduced.
At
260m per km, Cullen must take personal responsibility for Port Tunnel
- Hayes
Fine Gael Dublin Spokesman Senator Brian Hayes has called on Transport
Minister Martin Cullen to take political responsibility for completing
the Dublin Port Tunnel fiasco after reports suggested its leaks
are more extensive than ever. Senator Hayes called on the Minister
to publish a report on the tunnel's problems, its estimated cost
and completion date.
Rosslare
gardai probe fatal accident involving lorry
Rosslare gardai are investigating the accident in which a 41-year-old
man died when the car in which he was a passenger crashed with a
lorry.
Cullen
calls lorries to task over driving habits
Minister for Transport Martin Cullen has criticised speeding lorries
and buses for the part they play in road deaths.
M50
chaos in store
Just when motorists thought the delays on the M50 could not get
any worse, it has been reported that there is no contingency plan
in place to deal with the 2,500 extra trucks that will be travelling
on the motorway once the Dublin Port Tunnel opens later in the year.
Driver
to get his job back
A Dublin truck driver has won his appeal to have his job re-instated
and was awarded E18,500 compensation at an Employment Appeals Tribunal
on Thursday, February 2nd.
Rental
push aims to meet conflicting economic news
Commercial vehicles rental could benefit from a wave of conflicting
news about the UK economy, according to TLS Vehicle Rental.
VolvoÕs
Euro 3 D13A delivers 4% fuel savings in first UK comparitive trial
Results from realistic UK comparative fuel trials conducted by Volvo
Trucks - between a EURO 3 FM fitted with the outgoing D12 - 420
engine and a EURO 3 new FM equipped with the latest D13A - 440 powerplant
- have been announced with the latest 13 litre artic achieving a
4% improvement in overall fuel consumption over the 12 litre.
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A
speedy delivery
Ever wonder how a package can be delivered so promptly
or what procedure it goes through before ending its
journey at the proposed destination. Well, a company
involved in the industry is Mercury Express Ireland.
McCormack
Haulage Services Ltd celebrating 20 years in business
McCormack Haulage Services Ltd is a Westmeath based
Haulage Company. We at Irish Trucker decided to head
to the Lake County and speak to its director’s
MJ McCormack & Darren McCormack.
All
road's lead to Shaw Commercials
September 2007 saw the second anniversary of our business
at our new state of the art premises at Breaffy road
business park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
A
proud tradition
For over 50 years, the Fitzsimons name has been synonymous
with the haulage business in and around Navan, County
Meath. Damian Fitzsimons’ father, and grandfather
before him, got the family business up and running and
Damian now oversees the various facets of the operation
alongside his daughter, Robyn
Jorley
Trans teams up with TPN
Jorley Trans is the latest haulage company to link up
with the Pallet Network in Ireland and the Limerick
based firm is already reaping the benefits of the partnership.
Across
the globe
Before the Celtic Tiger hit this country in the early
nineties, emigration was common place among the younger
generation as they set about seeking their fortune in
lands far afield.
Suicide
Awareness Charity Truck Convoy
The third annual Suicide Awareness Charity Truck Convoy
took place on Sunday 4th May last and wound its way
around various towns and villages in the county. A total
of over 80 trucks took part which was the biggest convoy
to date and all the truckers have to be thanked for
that achievement.
Dixon
International celebrates 10th anniversary
Michael Dixon International Transport celebrated 10
years in business recently and Irish Trucker wasnÕt
going to let the occasion pass without speaking to the
Meath-based companyÕs affable managing director about
what is now firmly established as one of the leading
international haulage firms operating out of Ireland.
Horgan/Renault:
A winning combination
Mike Horgan Commercials is renowned for providing an
excellent service in specialised recovery and repair
work to all vehicles used in the haulage industry, while
the Kerry based firm have added a new string to the
bow, having taken up the Renault dealership for the
area.
WH
McCormack & Sons is your only MAN!
For many years now, WH McCormack & Sons has specialised
in the sale, service and repair of high quality used
MAN commercial vehicles. Irish Trucker recently got
the lowdown on the Strabane-based family-run concern
which has been in business for nearly half a century.
The
experts
Far removed are the days when a truck driver just needed
a HGV licence to operate a lorry of any kind. These
days, there are various courses that must be taken in
order to be allowed drive a vehicle.
Making
light work of heavy haulage
Agricultural machinery specialist Deering Transport
offers a thoroughly-dependable and efficient nationwide
heavy haulage solution. Irish Trucker visited the company
depot near Kildare town and spoke to Dave Deering about
the impressive, hardworking fleet and the full range
of services provided.
All
aboard the Mar-Train
Mar-Train Heavy Haulage Ltd. specialises in providing
all manner of heavy haulage and awkward load solutions
in Ireland, the UK and Europe.
Common
sense never tyres
Any prudent businessman knows the folly of placing his
eggs in one basket. It’s always best to have a
back-up plan, a contingent component of the operation
to increase the chances of survival and – dare
I say it? - prosperity. Laois man Kieran Mooney diversified
his haulage business by setting up Waste Tyre Collection
Service last year – and he hasn’t looked back.
A
word to the Wyse
Wyse Transport provides a quality, punctual and thoroughly
reliable service to a host of discerning clients throughout
Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. The Swords-headquartered
company is constantly moving with the times to ensure
that its service levels remain second to none. Irish
Trucker took a closer look
Brendan
Bagnall cements his future
Headquartered in Drogheda, Brendan Bagnall Licensed
Haulier is a family business with a stellar reputation
throughout the north east and the capital.
A
remarkable recovery!
In addition to outstanding truck and trailer repairs,
Nenagh-based Bawn Trucks offers a full 24-hour recovery
service that is unparalleled.
A
speedy service
It is human nature for people to want something as soon
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