NEWS

> Local launch of new Eurocargo

Iveco’s Northern Ireland Dealer NI Trucks, recently launched the new Iveco Eurocargo at the picturesque Clandeboye Estate in Bangor. At the spectacular unveiling, many customers were entertained by off-road driving, a digger driving contest and an Archery competition.

> First zero emissions electric truck arrives in Belfast

McNaughton Paper NI Ltd, a subsidiary of the James McNaughton Group, have launched a revolutionary high-tech vehicle designed for the delivery of graphic and office paper and substrates to its Belfast city based customers.

> DSV bucks the trend internationally

You are never too DSV has bucked the market trend by continuing its strong growth in the international and local market in the face of a challenging global economic climate. to learn. That’s the message from Employment and Learning Minister Sir Reg Empey.

> O Licence – What YOU Need to know

With changes to the Operator’s Licence imminent here, there’s growing concern that businesses are not sufficiently prepared – and that’s despite widespread publicity.

> First Mourne Truck Run a huge success

Traffic in Newry and Mourne came to a standstill recently as almost 100 lorries took part in the first Mourne Truck Run.

> Delivery drivers and passengers to belt up

New seat belt laws aimed at reducing casualties in Northern Ireland have come into force, replacing earlier legislation which exempts delivery vehicle users from the requirement to wear seat belts when making local rounds of deliveries or collections.

> Cross Border Clampdown on ‘Cowboy’ Hauliers

Illegal hauliers are facing a double whammy, with authorities on both sides of the border taking some serious action against them.

> Fuelling fears for the future

It depends who you talk to, and whether it is ‘on the record,’ or off, but the truth of the matter is that many hauliers are increasingly fearful of the immediate future because of the continuing high price of diesel.

> Calling all budding apprentices!

You are never too old to learn. That’s the message from Employment and Learning Minister Sir Reg Empey.

> New group to crack down on fuel fraud

The fight against fuel fraud across Ireland has been stepped up with the creation of a new all island group.

> Gray & Adams Experiencing Increased Demand From Airfreight Industry

Although Gray & Adams has traditionally manufactured semi-trailers and bodies for the UK and Irish temperature-controlled transport industry, the company has always been interested in designing products to meet the demands of the market.

> Delivery drivers and passengers to belt up

New seat belt laws aimed at reducing casualties in Northern Ireland have come into force, replacing earlier legislation which exempts delivery vehicle users from the requirement to wear seat belts when making local rounds of deliveries or collections.

> ‘Silent Approach’ Award for Gray & Adams

One of Gray & Adams’ trailers specifically designed and manufactured with low-noise characteristics for Sainsburys has earned the company a prestigious ‘Quiet Delivery Certificate’ from the NAS-PIEK scheme.

> TomTom Works In Northern Ireland

A leading Northern Ireland telephony company has expanded its services to include provision of an innovative vehicle navigation and tracking system.

> Top Award for Beattie Distribution Services

Templepatrick company Beattie Distribution Services has been awarded a top accolade from APC Overnight (Alternative Parcel Network), the UK’s largest overnight parcel delivery network.

> First Serious Crime Prevention Order

Three men and a woman, all from Co. Armagh have been served with two Serious Crime Prevention Orders (SCPO), the first ever in the UK, after the four pleaded guilty to revenue evasion charges in relation to fuel fraud at Newry Crown Court.

> “BlueCat” AdBlue produced in Dublin

The Brockley Group have officially launched BlueCat AdBlue at a reception in Dublin. It is the first Irish producer of AdBlue, an essential anti-pollutant for trucks using the SCR system.

> Delivery drivers and passengers to belt up

New seat belt laws aimed at reducing casualties in Northern Ireland have come into force, replacing earlier legislation which exempts delivery vehicle users from the requirement to wear seat belts when making local rounds of deliveries or collections.

> Oliver Transport acquires PJ O’Kanes

Oliver Transport Services continues to grow. It has recently acquired PJ O’Kane Transport of Coleraine.

> Eddie Stobart arrives in Ireland

Stobart Group, incorporating Eddie Stobart Ltd, has opened its first dedicated operation in Ireland.

> Dublin Port’s Super Service Station Opens

Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey has officially opened Ireland’s largest service station at Dublin Port. The facility is 4 times larger than a typical Irish service station and will facilitate trucks and cars coming off ferries at the Port to refuel in advance in their journey into the country.

> New Dealer Principal joins Coulter Truck & Van

Renault Trucks Distributor, Coulter Truck and Van, has appointed Ray McSorley as its new Dealer Principal.

> Stormy debates over Operator Licensing requirements

There’ve been a series of sometimes stormy debates across Northern Ireland over the Department of the Environment’s plans to introduce new legislation to reform goods vehicle operator licensing, a move that will impact on some 15,000 registered operators in the Province.

> New Post for Markku Olkinuora

Markku Olkinuora, currently Regional Managing Director of UK & Ireland, has been appointed new Commercial Trucks Director for the European Division of Volvo Truck Corporation, with effect from 2nd June.

> Reid Transport drivers back on the road

With the New Year already a month old, the after effects of the collapse of Reid Transport are still being felt, no more so than in the County Antrim town of Cloughmills. 

> Wrightbus investing in the future

There’s just no stopping innovation and enterprise at Ballymena based Wright Group, as Export & Freight’s James Hall has been finding out during a recent Press Day at the company’s Galgorm production facilities.

> Pick up in truck sales predicted

Although it’s been estimated the truck market over six tonnes was down by some 15% in 2007, the New Year brings with it better news, with a predicted return to more normal levels.

> Now ERF name is dropped

You may have thought it was all over for ERF a few months ago when production ended, but it’s definitely all over now – with the decision to change the name of MAN ERF UK Ltd. to MAN Truck & Bus UK Limited.

> ZF ‘Help MAN Get Truck of Year’

ZF says it has contributed significantly in helping the MAN TGX and MAN TGS become “Truck of the Year” at the European Road Transport Show in Amsterdam.

> SMMT seeks to set up local branch

The highly respected and long established Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders is considering setting up a separate Northern Ireland branch.

> Allen Logistics celebrate 40 years in business

Employees and customers of Moira, County Down based Allen Logistics were recently treated to a great night out to celebrate Director Linden Allen’s 40 years in the transport industry.