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  • IRU gears up to define Commercial Vehicle of the Future

    on Sep 27, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on IRU gears up to define Commercial Vehicle of the Future

    The International Road Transport Union ( IRU) has launched its innovative work to define the Commercial Vehicle of the Future operating on the infrastructure of the future

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  • IRHA meets EU Commissioner on migrant crisis

    on Sep 24, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on IRHA meets EU Commissioner on migrant crisis

    The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has held a very constructive meeting in Brussels with Commissioner Bulc regarding the on-going migrant crisis, which is affecting Irish road haulage operators when transiting France. The meeting was attended by the President of the IRHA Verona Murphy and Irish MEP, now Vice President of the European Parliament, Ms Mairead McGuinness

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  • Volvo’s refuse truck driver of the future is robot-supported

    on Sep 20, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Volvo’s refuse truck driver of the future is robot-supported

    Imagine a robot that quietly and discreetly enters your neighbourhood, collects your refuse bin and empties it into the refuse truck. It is done without waking the sleeping families and without heavy lifting for the refuse truck’s driver. This is the purpose of ROAR, a joint project with the aim to develop tomorrow’s smart transport solutions

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  • New Eurocargo line-up confirmed

    on Sep 19, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on New Eurocargo line-up confirmed

    The first right-hand drive examples of new Eurocargo will start arriving into the UK and Ireland within weeks, following the international launch of Iveco’s latest generation medium truck in Italy

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  • IRHA pushes for road tax changes

    on Sep 6, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on IRHA pushes for road tax changes

    The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is continuing its campaign to have Ireland’s road tax regime overhauled in the forthcoming budget

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  •  Smart Motorways make sense – says FTA

    on Sep 3, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on  Smart Motorways make sense – says FTA

    The implementation of ‘Smart Motorways’ in Northern Ireland would make economic, environmental and safety sense – is the message from the Freight Transport Association (FTA)

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  • Goodyear Fuelmax truck tyres deliver fuel savings for German haulier

    on Aug 13, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Goodyear Fuelmax truck tyres deliver fuel savings for German haulier

    Goodyear´s fuel-efficient truck tyre range, Fuelmax, has been tested by German fleet Spedition Bartkowiak under practical conditions.  The results of the extensive tyre comparison test by the Hildesheim-based transport company clearly prove the fuel saving potential of Fuelmax tyres: Compared to fuel-efficient truck tyres of another premium brand, Goodyear Fuelmax truck tyres saved up to 1.6 litres per 100 kilometres.  Based on these results, Goodyear Fuelmax tyres are now playing a critical role in the fleet’s project to reduce overall fuel consumption to 20 litres per 100 kilometres or less by 2020. Goodyear will work in partnership with Spedition Bartkowiak in this project

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  • IRHA welcomes relaxation of drivers’ hours rules

    on Aug 4, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on IRHA welcomes relaxation of drivers’ hours rules

    The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has the relaxation of tachograph rules that govern drivers’ hours and working time for those affected by the disruption in Calais

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  • IRHA wants government action over Calais crisis

    on Jul 29, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on IRHA wants government action over Calais crisis

    The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has called for Government support and intervention as the cris is at Calais deepens

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  • DFDS Seaways adds extra ferry on Dover-Dunkirk service

    on Jul 15, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on DFDS Seaways adds extra ferry on Dover-Dunkirk service

    DFDS Seaways is continuing to divert a fourth ship to its Dover-Dunkirk service as ongoing strike action by former MyFerryLink workers continues to prevent the company from operating a full service into Calais.  

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