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Masternaut ’inflates’ Camfil Farr productivity

ContiTech deliver on propshaft protection

Tracking fleet miles saves millions in fuel

Latest download good news for small companies entering digital world

Cargobull Telematics advancements bring ‘real’ benefits

Futuristic trucks a ‘reality’

Masternaut updates provides greater customer efficiency for Gatwick Group

Safety and eco-driving targeted by TomTom

Web based system maximises refuse collection

Clarion navigation system update a must for truckers

Online Car Parts system launched to save motor trade time and money

Leading by example

DAF engine wins award at Bus World Asia

Call for stiffer penalties for cheating ‘foreign’ lorry drivers

AND strengthens partnership with Navmii

Ongoing development drives FleetMatics GPS

New eCall system could save crash victims lives

Online software helps curtail fleet costs

Renault Trucks go online with new merchandise range

New digital tachograph to enhance fleet efficiency

Tachodisc launches new additions

EU legislation debate on LCV emissions

Tracker Plant to provide security for owners

Irish transport operators could benefit from new online multimodal map

A ‘Case’ of new technology to meet exacting standards

Tracker to provide lorry drivers with safety solution

Volvo engines to meet stringent Euro 6 standards

Hauliers to get relief from standardisation of sat navs

Trakm8 set to make businesses more efficient and cost effective

Fit a Stoneridge SE5000 tachograph and get £100 voucher

Cybit telematics changes hands

Sat Navs to aid Dublin Fire Service

Immobiliser provides security against trailer theft

Haulier with green outlook

Hauliers asked to provide feedback on e-CMR

Egertons introduces Navman vehicle tracking

Road Safety Airbag to avert hazardous ice formation

‘Live’ Sat Nav to reduce hauliers time

Volvo aim to make life easier for drivers and transport companies

Clarion’s portable SatNav truckers’ friend

Van drivers to be scrutinized by new DNA technology

Tyre technology essential for future growth

Engine sensor set for PACE award

New technology to aid lorries

Ford to introduce first inflatable seat belts

Bosch improve night vision safety system

CFC becomes first win international security award

IBEC express concern over job losses

Small firms placed on long finger

New 1link dashboard lets fleet managers see disposal situation at a glance

Kwik Fit Mobile to implement Telematics technology from Cybit

EC look to close tachograph loopholes

Transit receives upgrade

NAVTEQ announces results of 2008 map update study

How Iveco confronts the crisis: new scenario at the Truck & Bus World Forum

Autoserve chooses Tranman to stay one step ahead

Fleets keeping cars for longer increases health and safety risks, says CFC

Clare Company test tyre safety

Concerns over Metro project

Dunleer speed camera ‘properly bent’

Galway car plant let 25 workers go

Smart vehicles expected to be in use by 2010

Bus drivers losing their way around the Ring

500 mobile phone drivers caught EVERY WEEK

Sat Nav confusion

No need to watch your head

TomTom Work lands 1500 vehicle deal with Scotia Gas

Cyclops mirror “may have saved accident victim”

Manufacturers would benefit by opening up about servicing data, says Bouldin at CV Show

Driver communication is number one risk management issue for CV fleets

Improvd TomTom Webfleet

Irish firm receives £125m bus contract

Jobs feared lost at automotive trim plant

Thousands of drivers hit with phone charges

Germans say no to Garda scanners

FirstGroup bans mobile phone usage

Sat navs blamed for increase in UK bridge strikes

Tom introduces Sav Nav for business

First European truck sat nav from Siemens

Residents look to mapping agency to solve HGV woes

DAB radio breakthrough

Chipdrive to aid fleet managers administer digital tachographs

Navteq updates digital maps

ESP wins International Road Safety Award

Sat-nav company defends speed camera decision

Navman launches in Ireland

Passengers to pay more & wait longer for integrated ticketing as companies go it alone - Donohoe

FTA launches new web discussion group

Transit gets iPod update

Ford unveils path prediction technology

e-Call programme gathers pace

High numbers caught using mobile phones

Highways Agency in Britain rolls out journey time information

Digital Tachos – unique new services from FTA

Volvo displays carbon dioxide-free range of trucks

CCTV cameras help truck safety

Kardex launches high capacity storage and retrieval solution

FTA makes sat-nav plea

British company trials new spray suppression system

Dutch transport group uses Scania on-board computers

One way safety device to aid truckers

Fleet duty of care ’given low priority’ at board level, reports cfc

New 1link innovation set to save on daily rental costs

Dempsey handed transport role

O2 launches IRHA deal on Blackberry Pearl

Scania dealers now offering digital tachograph download service

Mitchell slams speed camera deadline

Irish technology firm develops roadside drug tester

Digital tachographs - one year on

Chevin’s CV Show Treble

cfc solutions signs exclusive deal for new Maintbook truck data at CV Show 2007

ATS Euromaster targets van drivers

Tracker tracks stolen car to Poland

Nissan’s Intelligent Transportation System

Knorr-Bremse launches ’next generation’ kit

Greeks in the dock over tachograph rules

Clean Moves to empower home made mobility

New CCTV system

Scania hits the road With iPass

RAC supports Electronic Stability Control initiative

DriveCam teams up with Hibernian

Hauliers warned over Belgian interpretation or new tachograph rules

Employers warned over drivers hours regulations

Safety warning to goods vehicle and bus drivers

Flouting UK mobile phone ban

Tesco goes electric

Homeworking trend means more fleet infomation being gathered from drivers online

Twenty five million pieces of paper estimated saved through fleet e-commerce in last decade

World debut for automatic coupling

New French toll system

New routing tool to avoid bridges

Guidelines for European transport

Technology based insurance

Garmin launches new range of portable navigation devices

Volvo moves on hybrid trucks

Major truck manufacturers to offer satellite tracking as standard

Thorntons opens ELV recycling facility

Not so savvy Sat Nav systems

Commission approves aid for anti-pollution filters on heavy duty vehicles

Tyre sensor could save lives

Haulage Exchange reaches two new landmarks

New digital tachograph card reader from Microlise

Mobile phone ban proves talk isn’t cheap

Digital tachographs to get telematics boost

Online haulage exchange gathers pace

Lorry emissions update

DVTA hosts HGV roadworthiness seminar

Multi-fuel mix high on Honda agenda

IT system goes live this week

cfc offers 25% discount to fleets with a quarter of greener vehicles

Road toll scheme could see amount of data handled by fleets "explode"

GE Fleet claims ’most complete’ fleet risk management solution

Motorists warned of mobile car kit problems

Mobile phone ban on drivers begins

Mobile phone points on way

UK fleets could save half a billion on fuel

Labour criticises Government over offence delay

Tyrenet Chooses Tyre-Check

US research highlights affect of hands-free mobiles

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  Features

Rennick's make road safety a priority
As part of the drive to bring increased levels of safety to Irish roads, Rennicks Sign Manufacturing recently announced the first installation of electronic speed limit signs in Ireland at Ballytarsna National School in Co. Tipperary. Frank Murphy, General Manager of the company’s Irish Road Signs Division, explains more.

Asgard Road Express
Asgard Software Limited’ has launched Asgard Road Express a new product designed specifically for road haulage companies and nationwide transport operators from 1 to 10 users.

A security solution in 'real time'
Netwatch Ireland Ltd based in Carlow town recently launched a 'next-generation' security system, which is currently taking the market by storm. Sales director and co-founder of the company, David Walsh gave Irish Trucker the run down on the ground-breaking system.

WS2 delivers software for largest ever UK fleet management project
WS2, the Dublin-based software development company has announced that it has completed delivery of the application software to support its vehicle telematics service.

Manpack 3 a hit with Macroom haulage
Word has it that Macroom Transport in Co Cork is over the moon with it Windows-based traffic management software, Madata's Manpack 3.

30th Anniversary of DAF ITs
At the beginning of the 1970s DAF Trucks was the first truck manufacturer to introduce an international emergency service for stranded drivers.

TMC scoops prestigious award
TMC Innovations Limited, founded by Rudolf Buré, has been awarded the runner-up certificate for Innovation at the Oxfordshire Business of the Year Awards which were held July 5th.

Roadrunner on line
Road Tech Ireland is one of Irelands leading suppliers of software and hardware to the transport and warehousing industries.

Phone a friend?
Former Junior Minister Bobby Molloy's ban on the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving may have been poorly thought out but it is an honest attempt to legislate against a widespread and dangerous practice. John Loughran cautions against throwing 'the baby out with the bath water'.

An enterprising situation
While two-way radios are part and parcel of the haulage industry, mobile phones are becoming increasingly more commonplace. Ignoring such technological advancements could be fatal for your business. Don’t get left behind, contact E & A Enterprises today!

The Asgard Software E-Logistics Live Demonstration
There was a large turnout at the Asgard Software E-Logistics Live Demonstration held in the Red Cow Moran's Hotel on Tuesday and Wednesday, 10th and 11th of October respectively.


 

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