500 mobile phone drivers caught EVERY WEEK
The widespread practise of phoning and/or texting whilst behind the wheel has been highlighted by shocking new figures.
Sat Nav confusion
Over 33% of motorists are left bamboozled and perplexed by satellite navigations systems.
No need to watch your head
A new product from sat nav company Snooper will help drivers of large trucks find the best routes to travel and remove the fear of hitting a low bridge.
TomTom Work lands 1500 vehicle deal with Scotia Gas
TomTom Work, the business-to-business division of TomTom has won a contract to supply a vehicle navigation and tracking solution covering 1500 vehicles operated by Scotia Gas Network (SGN).
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.
Manufacturers would benefit by opening up about servicing data, says Bouldin at CV Show
Truck manufacturers – as well as their customers – would stand to benefit from taking a more open approach to releasing service and maintenance information, delegates on the CFC Solutions stand were told by SMR data expert Bob Bouldin at CV Show 2008 today (April 15).
Driver communication is number one risk management issue for CV fleets
Driver communication is the number one problem for CV fleets trying to meet their responsibilities under the new Corporate Manslaughter Act, delegates on the CFC Solutions stand were told by leading solicitor David Faithful at CV Show 2008 today (April 15).
Improvd TomTom Webfleet
Improved TomTom Webfleet from TomTom Work is smarter, more interactive and even easier to use.
Irish firm receives £125m bus contract
Irish-based bus manufacturer Wrightbus was won a £125m contract to supply 1000 buses to Britain’s largest bus operator.
Jobs feared lost at automotive trim plant
More than 420 jobs are feared lost after the closure of the Iralco plant in County Westmeath on Monday.
Thousands of drivers hit with phone charges
More than 32,000 drivers have earned penalty points for using a mobile phone during the past two years.
Germans say no to Garda scanners
The Gardai are set to introduce automated number plate recognition (ANPR) in the coming weeks, but the new system is not to the liking of every country.
FirstGroup bans mobile phone usage
FirstGroup, one of the world’s leading public transport companies with operations in the UK and has banned its entire 135,000 employees from using mobile phones, including hands free mobile sets, when driving on company business.
Sat navs blamed for increase in UK bridge strikes
Satellite navigation devices (sat-navs) are being blamed for a sharp rise in the number of railway bridges hit by lorries in the UK.
Tom introduces Sav Nav for business
TomTom WORK, the business-to-business division of TomTom, has introduced the new TomTom LINK 300 box for its updated TomTom WORK Active solution.
First European truck sat nav from Siemens
Siemens plans to launch what it believes is Europe’s first truck-specific sat nav system at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham in April.
Residents look to mapping agency to solve HGV woes
Frustrated residents in Audlem, Cheshire are hoping the national mapping agency’s decision to re-draw its satellite navigation routes will help steer heavy lorries away from the village.
DAB radio breakthrough
Irish hauliers who have digital radios (DAB) fitted in their trucks can now get better access to traffic information in the UK.
Chipdrive to aid fleet managers administer digital tachographs
SCM Microsystems, a leading digital solutions provider is now offering a new version of its successful Chipdrive® Time Recording solution for recording and administering working hours.
Navteq updates digital maps
A leading global provider of digital map data, Navteq, for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, has introduced road-side warnings and expanded the posted speed limits in its map database.
ESP wins International Road Safety Award
An in-vehicle technology developed by Bosch that has the capacity to dramatically reduce vehicle skidding accidents by over 80 per cent, has received the prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Technology Award.
Sat-nav company defends speed camera decision
The sat-nav provider, which has included speed camera locations on its system has stoutly defended its decision, on the grounds that it will reduce speeding.
Navman launches in Ireland
Navman Wireless has launched of its award-winning vehicle tracking and fleet management systems in Ireland.
Passengers to pay more & wait longer for integrated ticketing as companies go it alone - Donohoe
FF stalling means bus & rail firms have crazy proposal for separate tickets
FTA launches new web discussion group
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) in Britain has launched a new web discussion group specifically serving operators involved in the transport and welfare of animals.
Transit gets iPod update
LCV drivers that love their music will be glad to hear that the Ford Transit, is now being built with an ’aux-in’ socket which allows drivers or passengers to plug their MP3 portable music devices such as iPods through the Ford audio unit.
Ford unveils path prediction technology
Ford’s Aachen advanced research centre has unveiled its path prediction technology as part of its ongoing commitment to road safety.
e-Call programme gathers pace
Three more EU Member States, the Czech Republic, Portugal and Spain have signed the eCall Memorandum of Understanding initiated by the European Commission, while the Netherlands has announced its willingness to sign shortly.
High numbers caught using mobile phones
Figures released by the Department of Transport has shown that an average of 1400 drivers have been caught using their mobile phones each month since it became an offence last September, totalling 17,000 in all.
Highways Agency in Britain rolls out journey time information
Hauliers travelling on the M25 in Britain can now see real-time information on how long their journey will take on electronic roadside signs, part of a new service being rolled out is rolled out across the country.
Digital Tachos – unique new services from FTA
The Freight Transport Association has unveiled a range significant new digital tachograph service products together with major enhancements to its range of analysis products, for its members in Northern Ireland and the UK.
Volvo displays carbon dioxide-free range of trucks
The Volvo Group is the first vehicle manufacturer to produce demonstration trucks that can all be driven without emitting any environmentally harmful carbon dioxide (CO2).
CCTV cameras help truck safety
UK-based Brigade Electronics has introduced three new vehicle CCTV cameras that it believes will help operators truck fleets improve safety, cut down on unnecessary costs from vandalism, damage from other vehicles or reversing accidents.
Kardex launches high capacity storage and retrieval solution
Global materials handling specialist, Kardex has launched its latest high capacity storage and retrieval solution aimed at increasing warehouse capacity.
FTA makes sat-nav plea
The Freight Transport Association in Britain is asking suppliers to produce satellite navigation systems which are more compatible with freight operations.
British company trials new spray suppression system
A British company has unveiled a new spray suppression system, which could make a significant contribution towards road safety.
Dutch transport group uses Scania on-board computers
The Fritom transport group in Holland is equipping 400 of its fleet with Scania on-board computers.
One way safety device to aid truckers
Truck drivers could soon be seeing red if they attempt to go the wrong way up a one-way street.
Fleet duty of care ’given low priority’ at board level, reports cfc
Fleet duty of care issues are continuing to be given a low priority at board level, reports fleet software market leader cfc solutions.
New 1link innovation set to save on daily rental costs
Leasing fleets look set to save money on daily rental costs thanks to a new innovation from 1link that will allow them to see exactly when the need for a hire care supplied as a relief vehicle has ended.
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.
O2 launches IRHA deal on Blackberry Pearl
Mobile phone operator O2 has launched an exclusive deal for members of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) on its Blackberry Pearl handset.
Scania dealers now offering digital tachograph download service
A data download service is now available throughout the Scania service network, across Europe.
Mitchell slams speed camera deadline
Fianna Fail and the PDs have already missed five deadlines to roll out speed cameras and now the latest deadline of October is unlikely to be met because the project has still not been put out to tender, Fine Gael Transport Spokeswoman Olivia Mitchell TD said on Thursday 10th May.
Irish technology firm develops roadside drug tester
An Irish technology firm has developed a new roadside drug testing kit, which will be used by British police later this year as part of their war on drug driving.
Digital tachographs - one year on
Tuesday May 1, marked the first anniversary of the introduction of the digital tachograph to all new commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.
Chevin’s CV Show Treble
Chevin Fleet Solutions is launching three new modules to further extend its award-winning fleet management software at this year’s CV Show, at the NEC from 24th-26th April.
cfc solutions signs exclusive deal for new Maintbook truck data at CV Show 2007
An exclusive deal to offer Maintbook’s new service, maintenance and repair cost forecasting information for heavy commercial vehicles to users of cfc solutions’ market leading range of fleet software is to be signed at CV Show 2007.
ATS Euromaster targets van drivers
Van drivers in the UK are being urged by ATS Euromaster to take advantage of a free tyre pressure check at any of its centres nationwide, in support of the Department for Transport’s new “Act on CO2” initiative.
Tracker tracks stolen car to Poland
The UK’s leading Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) system operator has triumphed in tracking a BMW X5 after its owner was duped into handing over its keys by a thief using a fake banker’s draft.
Nissan’s Intelligent Transportation System
Nissan is developing an advanced Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) employing cellular communications to help reduce accidents involving pedestrians.
Knorr-Bremse launches ’next generation’ kit
Knorr-Bremse will be launch its next generation products, including its trailer electronic braking system, Tebs G2 and a trailer information module, Tim G2 on its stand 5480 at the CV Show in Birmingham next week.
Greeks in the dock over tachograph rules
The Greek government is facing legal action from the European Commission (EC) over its failure to make hauliers use digital tachographs.
Clean Moves to empower home made mobility
Under the patronage of Germany’s Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel, “Clean Moves Expo” will present energy and fuel efficient technologies in a global market context under the umbrella of the world’s leading industry show, the Hannover Fair.
New CCTV system
Vision Alert Automotive Limited will launch a new range of CCTV vehicle safety systems on at this year’s CV Show at the NEC, Birmingham in late April.
Scania hits the road With iPass
Scania is rolling out iPass Mobile Office to its global remote workforce.
The deployment is being implemented and managed by Flexible Networks Nordic (FlexiNets®), a Swedish remote access specialist and Certified iPass Solution Partner.
RAC supports Electronic Stability Control initiative
Road crashes could be reduced by more than 20 per cent, especially in wet or icy conditions, if vehicles were fitted with Electronic Stability Control (ESC), according to the RAC Foundation.
DriveCam teams up with Hibernian
Insurance to offer cheaper insurance
US company DriveCam Inc. has partnered with Hibernian Insurance to exclusively offer its behaviour-based risk management solution to fleet customers in Ireland throughout 2007.
Hauliers warned over Belgian interpretation or new tachograph rules
Hauliers driving in mainland Europe have been warned that the Belgian authorities have adopted their own interpretation on the new tachograph rules, which came into force last May.
Employers warned over drivers hours regulations
Employers have been warned they face prosecution if they permit an employee to contravene any provisions of the driver hour regulations.
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.
Flouting UK mobile phone ban
Around 500,000 motorists in the UK continue to use hand-held mobile phones every day despite tougher penalties coming into force, a survey has found.
Tesco goes electric
UK retail multiple Tesco has signed an agreement to purchase a fleet of zero-emission Modec electric vehicles, for delivery in April.
Homeworking trend means more fleet infomation being gathered from drivers online
An increasing trend towards homeworking means that more and more information needed by fleet managers is being gathered from drivers remotely through the Internet.
Twenty five million pieces of paper estimated saved through fleet e-commerce in last decade
An estimated 25 million pieces of paper - equating to 20 acres of woodland - have been saved by the fleet industry in the last decade thanks to fleet adoption of e-commerce.
World debut for automatic coupling
A new, fully automatic multi-function coupling for drawbar trailers, will be unveiled at the Commercial Vehicle Show in at the NEC in Birmingham in April.
New French toll system
Arrange your DKV boxes free from obligation now, and secure your future toll rebates!
New routing tool to avoid bridges
At a time when Irish hauliers are falling foul of the authorities for an increasing incidence of bridge strikes, a UK company has developed a new warning system that has the potential to divert truckers away from low bridges.
Guidelines for European transport
The European Commission has adopted a Communication on "Guidelines for transport in Europe and neighbouring regions".
Technology based insurance
Specialist insurance broker Lloyd Latchford says its ’pay by how you drive’ deal is the first commercial fleet insurance scheme of its type in Europe.
Garmin launches new range of portable navigation devices
One of the world’s leading suppliers of Portable Navigation Devices (PNDs) has launched its product portfolio in Ireland.
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.
Major truck manufacturers to offer satellite tracking as standard
Major truck manufacturers such as Volvo and Mercedes could soon be fitting their flagship vehicles with satellite tracking and mobile data communications from as soon as next year, according to a new report.
Thorntons opens ELV recycling facility
Thorntons Recycling, the Ballyfermot based, family-owned recycling company, has recently opened Ireland’s first fully permitted facility to recycle End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV).
Not so savvy Sat Nav systems
So-called high-tech satellite navigation systems are being blamed for HGVs getting stuck down narrow streets across the UK.
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.
Tyre sensor could save lives
Researchers from Germany and Luxembourg have designed a new sensor for tyres that could warn drivers of dangerous driving conditions.
Haulage Exchange reaches two new landmarks
Haulage Exchange, the UK based website that offers members backloading opportunities has reached two major milestones in recent weeks.
New digital tachograph card reader from Microlise
A unique new Digital Tachograph Card Reader from UK based Microlise simplifies the collection of data from driver smart cards to allow subsequent analysis, storage and compliance reporting for Drivers Hours and Working Time Directives.
Mobile phone ban proves talk isn’t cheap
Nearly 400 drivers a week are having penalty points added to their licence for using their mobile phone while driving.
Digital tachographs to get telematics boost
The Heavy Truck Electronic Interface Group of ACEA - the European Automobile Manufacturers Association - have started an initiative to make the information stored in the Digital Tachograph accessible for telematics systems by downloading the data from the truck over the air.
Online haulage exchange gathers pace
Haulage Exchange, the UK’s online trading network for the road transport industry professional dealing in the full load and groupage market; has posted a large increase in the number of subscribers and loads available.
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.
DVTA hosts HGV roadworthiness seminar
The Driver and Vehicle Testing Agency (DVTA) hosted a Roadworthiness Open Day at its Balmoral Road Headquarters in Belfast recently to highlight the importance of vehicle roadworthiness.
Multi-fuel mix high on Honda agenda
This week Honda have launched a number of new engines which run on petrol, diesel, ethanol and hydrogen.
IT system goes live this week
A new multi-million pound central IT system designed to drive forward business growth goes live at TLS Vehicle Rental this week.
cfc offers 25% discount to fleets with a quarter of greener vehicles
A 25% discount on all products is being offered by fleet software market leader cfc solutions to organisations that operate more than a quarter of their fleet as alternative fuel vehicles.
Road toll scheme could see amount of data handled by fleets "explode"
A national road pricing scheme - which some reports suggest could be in operation as early as next year - would see the amount of data handled by fleets explode, according to fleet software market leader cfc solutions.
GE Fleet claims ’most complete’ fleet risk management solution
GE Fleet claims "most complete" fleet risk management solution
Sale, Manchester. 8th of September. GE Commercial Finance, Fleet Services is claiming that its new fleet risk management solution is the most complete available.
Motorists warned of mobile car kit problems
Drivers have been warned of the dangers of badly-installed mobile phone car kits following the introduction of penalty points for using a mobile while driving.
Mobile phone ban on drivers begins
Drivers in possession of a mobile phone while driving will face a maximum fine of E2, 000 and up to four penalty points for every offence committed from Friday, September 1st.
Mobile phone points on way
Drivers who are caught using mobile phones will incur penalty points from this week onwards.
UK fleets could save half a billion on fuel
Britains fleets are wasting almost half a BILLION pounds a year on fuel - according to software specialist Chevin Fleet Solutions - which says this amount could be saved through better management.
Labour criticises Government over offence delay
The Labour Party has condemned the Minister for Transport for not imposing penalty points immediately on drivers using hand-held mobile phones.
Tyrenet Chooses Tyre-Check
Tyrenet, the UK network of independent, professional tyre dealers has turned to an Irish technology company, Tyre Check, to provide its new web-based tyre management system for fleet operators.
US research highlights affect of hands-free mobiles
A US study has found that using a hands-free mobile kit when driving causes the same level of impairment as being over the alcohol limit.
Britain
bans hand-held mobiles while driving
Motorists who use their mobile phones while driving in the UK could
face a fine of up to £1,000 under tough new legislation unveiled
yesterday (June 24).
Mobile
phone talk study re-affirms danger
The perils of talking on a mobile phone whilst driving have been
re-affirmed by a Swedish study just published.
New
cameras can calculate journey times
A pilot traffic monitoring system in Dublin, which helps to calculate
journey times along particular routes could be expanded in the near
future.
Truckers
get warning on unlicensed radio equipment
The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) is set to
launch a major offensive against the unlicensed use of radio equipment.
Burglars
make off with camera phones
Gardai in Dublin are searching for burglars who escaped with euro
200,000. worth of hi-tech equipment including camera phones.
Mobiles
cause "inattention blindness" while driving - research
shows
Drivers who talk on their mobile phone while driving suffer from
"inattention blindness", according to a new study.
Cheeky
thieves in chips takeaway
Cheeky thieves made off with 7 million euro of computer components
yesterday (January 12) when they stole a truck at Heathrow Airport,
London.
Speed
detectors sell like hot cakes at exhibition
A Co Armagh entrepreneur has come up with a novel idea to help speeding
motorists beat the penalty points system.
Text
traffic alerts
Text message traffic alerts in real time will be available from
the Automobile Association at the beginning of next year.
Ferry
company gets texting
More than 1,500 travellers whose ferry sailings were cancelled last
weekend because of the storms,were notified via text message, Irish
Ferries, has confirmed.
Do
phones fry your brains
Hauliers will wait with baited breath for the results of the new
tests currently taking place to check if
mobile phone radiiation leads to brain tumour growth.
Ban
on mobile hits another snag
The ban on the use of mobile phones while driving has hit yet another
snag and won't now be introduced until the New Year.
County
plans for masts to be changed
The Mast Action in Meath (MAIM) group had demanded a change to the
development plan to cut down on the number of masts. Councillors
had received objections from protestors at a meeting to discuss
the issue this week.
People
urged to express concerns over proposed mast
Councillor Pat O’Rawe has asked people to come to her with
their concerns after it was revealed that mobile phone company Orange
intend to build a mobile phone transmitter.
Cllr
seeks support from council in objecting to mast
Leitrim County Council have been called on to support the people
of Rooskey in their objection to a planning application from O2
Ireland for the erection of a 30 metre mast and antennae at Knockmacrory,
Rooskey.
Mobile
mast construction suspended
A meeting between the ESB and a delegation of concerned residents
in Rathdowney, Co Laois has resulted in the suspension of work on
the erection of a ESB communications mast in the area.
Council
grant permission for mast
Longford County Council have granted planning permission to O2 Ireland
for a 42 metre antennae support structure at Garrycam, Ardagh which
will provide better coverage for all O2 mobile users in the area,
which include people in the haulage industry.
Mobile
phone ban still a long way off
The implementation of the ban on using mobile phones while driving,
will not be enforced in the foreseeable future following failure
to agree on how the law should be enforced.
Businesses
disappointed with mast refusal
Businesses in Limerick including haulage firms will be disappointed
and annoyed by the news that planning permission for the erection
of a 25-metre mast in the city has been rejected.
Northern
Ireland to receive broadband internet access
Businesses in Derry are to avail of a second major telecommunications
firm announcement, to make broadband internet access available in
the county within the next month.
Truckers
suspension may depend on phone company
A mobile phone company could save a truck driver from being convicted
for drink driving, if they release details of calls made from the
trucker on a date in June.
Mobile
phone ban by next month
The ban on the use of hand-held mobile phones will be operational
next month after a five-month delay.
Phone
masts rejected in Mayo
A decision to refuse planning permission for the construction of
mobile phone structures in Co. Mayo has been met with dismay by
many businesses including haulage companies, as reception for mobiles
in the County is very poor.
Planning
permission denied for mobile phone mast
Hauliers in the South-West of the country will be disappointed to
hear that telecommunications company, Meteor have been denied planning
permission to erect a mast in Kilmurray, Co. Clare.
Mobile
ban will be enforced in September
The Gardai will begin enforcing the ban on the use of mobile phones
whilst driving in September.
Five
new phone masts for Tyrone
Haulage companies in the Tyrone area will have no trouble communicating
with one another after mobile phone operator Orange announced plans
to build five new transmitters in Castle Hill, Dungannon, West Coalisland
and Augher, with current sites also to be upgraded in a two-year
£1.1 million investment programme.
Mobile
rivalry to aid hauliers
With the emergence of the meteor mobile phone network as a major
competitor to the other companies in the same field, rivalry between
them will bring about lower rates for phones and calls, which will
be good news for the haulage industry who rely heavily on mobiles
to operate their businesses.
Telecommunications
mast refused in Leitrim
The haulage industry received a knock back in the Leitrim area recently
when An Bord Pleanala refused planning permission for a telecommunications
mast in Gorvagh.
Vodafone
launch mobile phone recycling scheme
One of Ireland’s leading mobile phone operators, Vodafone has
launched a new nationwide mobile phone recycling scheme, that will
encourage consumers to re-use their unwanted mobile phones where
possible or to recycle them in the specially designed containers
that will be placed in selected Vodafone agent outlets nationwide.
Westmeath/Roscommon
Councils agree to facilitate broadbank developments in the area
The haulage industry in the Westmeath\ Roscommon region will be
glad to hear that documentation regarding the agreement made by
the two counties was supplied to councillors recently stressing
that broadband infrastructure and service were essential to create
conditions for competitve growth in high technology based enterprises.
45
new jobs to be created in Galway software company
Software company Am-beo have recently announced that they will be
employing a further 45 people which will increase their workforce
to almost 100 people.
West
hit hardest by infrastructure deficits
The West of Ireland’s capacity to compete for investment is
been undermined by a major deficit in transport, power and telecommunications
to the area and is threatening the expansion of major businesses.
Limerick
West put on electronic map
Parts of Limerick have just gone online and it is hoped that most
of the county will be of the same in the near future according to
Catherine Hartigan of As Duchas Dochas.
Derry
residents object to phone masts
A situation has risen in County Derry concerning all hauliers in
the area where residents have objected to the erection of phone
masts and likened mobile operators to tobacco giants and asbestos
manufacturers of the 60’s and 70’s who claimed there were
no health risks.
NUI
research team tackle transport problems
A team of researchers at the Department of Information Technology
at NUI Galway is planning to develop new software for the transport
industry, that will enable fleet managers to optimise route planning,
fleet capacity and cost effectiveness.
Applications
from three companies for 3G Licences
Good news for the Haulage industry with the introduction of the
third Generation mobile telecommunications which represent a major
evolution in mobile technology allowing for the rapid transfer of
data over the mobile phone.
Minister
gets wires crossed before making a u turn
Junior Environment Minister Bobby Molloy has certainly got his wires
crossed in relation to the ban on the use of mobile phones while
driving, writes John Loughran.
West
of Ireland community to benefit from internet connections
Homes, schools and businesses in the West of ireland are to benefit
greatly following a cash injection of 160 million euro into the
national broadband communications network.
South
East to get new website
Senior EU official, Mr Francesco Pettini, Principal Administrator
at the European Commission Regional Policy Directorate, launched
a new interactive and informative website for South East entrepreneurs
and small businesses.
Boston
Scientific's Galway plant to lay off 160 temporary staff
160 temporary staff are to be let go by Boston Scientific’s
Galway plant it has emerged recently.
Motorists
face jail and six month driving ban
Road Safety Minister Bobby Molloy has announced tough new measures
that could see drivers spending three months in jail and banned
from driving for six months for using a mobile phone while driving.
Hauliers
to suffer from mobile phone ban
Road Safety Minister Bobby Molloy is to sign regulations this week
banning drivers from using mobile phones while driving.
Alcatel
Mobicom launches expanded website
Alcatel Mobicom Europe has launched a completely redesigned and
expanded website at www.alcatel.com/mobicom.
New
standard set for mobile phones
Mobile phones are to reach a new level with the launch of Sony Ericsson’s
new range of multimedia mobiles recently.
Regulator
proposes cap on mobile phone charges
Mobile phone companies may be forced to reduce call charges under
a radical new proposal by the telecommunications regulator.
Molloy considers
mobile phone ban
A ban on the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving may be
included in the Road Traffic Bill 2001, according to Minister of
State for the Environment, Bobby Molloy.
Bill won't
get through in life of current Dail
The long-awaited Communications Regulation Bill goes before the
Cabinet this week but it won't be finalised in the lifetime of the
current Dail because of the forthcoming general election, according
to lobby group ICT Ireland.
Tellabs
to replace Shannon job losses
After a two month winding down process of job cuts in the research
and development at Tellabs in Shannon, the company has now began
advertising in local press for job vacancies in other areas of operation.
Intel denies
firm date for expansion recommencement
Intel Ireland spokesperson Karina Howley has said that stories about
its Feb. 24 re-start date are not true and that a statement would
be made with Intel Corporation's quarterly results.
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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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