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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.
Nine new measures to protect learner and inexperienced drivers
The RSA has given an update on the measures outlined in the Road Safety Strategy 2007-2012 to enhance the way in which drivers are trained, tested and licensed in Ireland. The first phase of the modernisation project has been completed and today an additional nine actions have been announced.
Cyril calls for more rigid enforcement
One of Dublin’s most-respected hauliers has called for more stringent enforcement of the rules and regulations governing the industry.
Public back RSA’s tough stance
According to Road Safety Authority chairman Gay Byrne, the public are full behind the strict measures being put in place to deter unsafe driving on Irish roads.
Drogheda raid garners 3 million cigarettes
For the second time in a week, Custom officials have found a substantial amount of cigarettes set to be disturbed on the black market.
Talks to be held on incinerator row
The proposed Poolbeg incinerator has been the focus of attention for many in recent years as those concerned look set to sit down and discuss the controversial facility.
VRT rules made stricter
From next month, anyone bringing light commercials into the Republic of Ireland will face stricter registration rules as part of the Revenue Commissioners’ concentrated effort on deterring vehicle registration tax fraud.
Greens back down
The ongoing row over proposals that commercial vehicle owners declare them for personal use only has seen the Green Party backtrack somewhat on the issue.
Customs strike again
Custom officers have made another worthwhile raid after they seized €1.7 million worth of cigarettes following a search of a container in Co Laois.
Dempsey keeps his distance
Transport Minister Noel Dempsey will not be introducing any laws to curb rogue clampers from operating, despite calls for him to do so.
Nitrates directive could kill pig industry
The pig industry in Ireland may be about to go into meltdown if new directives on nitrates is passed and this would be yet another blow to the haulage sector.
Greens deny tax hike claims
Reports that a new tax hike will be introduced on drivers of commercial vehicles using them for private use are wide of the mark according to the Green Party.
Penalty points’ drivers back on roads
New figures released show that almost 900 drivers that were disqualified for receiving 12 penalty points within a three-year period are now back on the roads.
IRHA ready for stage two
The Irish Road Haulage Association has announced the date for the start of Module Two of the Driver CPC course.
Over 300,000 cigarettes seized from van
Custom officials in Northern Ireland seized 310,000 smuggled from a van stopped on the Newry dual carriageway at Banbridge on Thursday afternoon.
Mandatory breath testing on hold
A new law to be introduced where gardai can breath tested drink drivers at the scene of an accident may not be introduced until September 2011, it has been revealed.
DVA to be handed more power in North
The Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) that enforce laws with regards to hauliers is to be handed more power in Northern Ireland.
SIMI suggest reg change
Owners of second hand vehicles could soon be allowed to change their register plates to the county of their home, following the Society of the Motor Industry’s suggestion that around €20 million a year could be raised by the new law.
Work thefts on the rise
Almost 70% of Irish workers have admitted to a survey carried out that they steal from their workplace and the haulage industry hasn’t survived the indiscretions.
Weekly job losses reach 1,300 mark
New figures released show that over 1,300 jobs have been lost every week since the start of the year with the haulage industry not surviving the cull.
Hauliers warned over mobile costs
Hauliers travelling to the continent on a regular basis should be aware of an increase in mobile phone charges while off the Irish coast.
Irish driver to face theft charge
An Irish haulier caught in possession of €250,000 in his truck is due in an U.K court tomorrow (Thursday August 5th).
Truck bodies sign cooperation agreement on parking facilities
IRU, together with the International Transport Forum (ITF), earlier this week signed a cooperation agreement with the EU funded LABEL project to stimulate the development of truck parking areas (TPAs) offering sufficient levels of security and comfort.
Trucker receives jail sentence
A Dutch truck driver has received a ten-year jail sentence at a recent sitting of Dublin Circuit Court after he was found guilty of trying to transport drugs into the country.
NI haulage firm hit by taco charge
A total of 13 drivers from a Northern Ireland haulage firm have been found guilty of faking records by a court in the U.K.
Haulage industry to benefit from wage hikes
A survey carried out by IBEC has revealed that almost 20% of employers are planning wage hikes for their employees next year.
VOSA warning on overladen trucks
According to VOSA (Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) despite fines of up to £5,000 excess weight tops the list as the most common offence committed by hauliers.
FTA calls for greater adherence to CPC training
The Freight Transport Association has called on its members to embrace the Driver CPC so as to avoid a backlog of mandatory training requirements towards the end of the first five year term.
Lower drink driving limits welcomed by PARC
PARC (Public Against Road Carnage) the road safety group last night gave its backing to the new legislation lowering the drink-driving limits.
EC approval for new legal framework for ITS
The decision by the European Parliament to vote in favour of a new legal framework for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) has been welcomed by the European Commission.
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