Following the final adoption of the EU Mobility Package last week, Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTAI, comments: “As the business group representing the Irish logistics sector, FTAI is disappointed with the final Mobility Package. While the objectives of the package are commendable, the views of industry on how to… Read more »
FTAI urges ferry companies to prioritise safety of drivers
To help protect commercial drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic, FTA Ireland (FTAI) is urging cargo-carrying ferry companies to restrict cabins to one-person occupation, close all bars and restaurants on board and provide a room service for drivers to include meals and drinks. Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTAI comments: “FTAI… Read more »
Truckers are advised to know your heights
DART are appealing to truckers to wise up to the height of their vehicles as Bridge Strikes begin to rise again The number of Bridge strikes is on the rise again after a number of years in decline. In 2015 there were 85 bridge strikes across the network, but this… Read more »
Drivers’ Fuel Challenge puts the world’s most efficient truck drivers to the test
28 finalists from around the world competed for the title “World’s most fuel efficient driver” in Volvo Trucks Drivers’ Fuel Challenge 2016. The winner was Tomáš Horčička from the Czech Republic. In this year’s challenge competitors were evaluated on both fuel savings and time, setting a high bar for the… Read more »
