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NEW FLEET
On the Pace – A brace of new MAN TGS 8x4s!
Pictured on the left is the Thompsons tipper bodied 430 hp MAN TGS 8x4 sold by Dennehy’s Sales Executive Martin Hough to Loughnane Concrete (Birr, County Offaly), the longest established Readymix company in Ireland’s Midlands. On the right is a similar 430 hp MAN TGS 8x4 purchased by Lynch Concrete (Limerick), with a Liebherr HTM 804 Mixer bottle, sold by Dennehy’s Sales Executive Paul Hynan.
New Key Handovers at Westward Scania
CAMPbELL CARRIERS LTD
Another chilli red Scania 650 S V8 4x2 Highline tractor-unit for Campbell Carriers (Ballinamore, Leitrim). Sold by Eric Treacy
KEITH COSTELLO
Sporting the vibrant colours of Kildea Concrete (Roscommon) is Keith Costello’s new Scania R450 8x4 block-carrier rigid, with Palfinger crane. Sold by Kevin Concannon.
TRANSzONE 650S A6x2/4
A top-of-the-range Scania 650 S V8 6x2/4 (twin-steer) tractor-unit is now in operation at Transzone Ltd, (Ballinlough, County Roscommon). Sold by Eric Treacy
Fore to Four new DAFs for Fynes Logistics
Loyal DAF Trucks customer Fynes Logistics (Harristown, County Dublin) has trusted its future road transport operations to the Dutch brand by buying four new DAF XF 410 tractor-units with Day cabs from DAF Trucks Ireland, through John McCann, DAF Trucks Ireland Sales Manager. Text: Jarlath Sweeney – editor@fleet.ie
14 | NEW FLEET II Done Deals at McElvaney Scania (Monaghan & Dublin)
DIxON INTERNATIONAL LOgISTICS
Swords, County Dublin headquartered Dixon International recently took delivery of a batch of new Scania 450 S 4x2 Highline tractor-units
O’TOOLE TRANSPORT
The first two of O’Toole Transport’s new Scania 590 S V8 Highline 6x2 tractor-units have been delivered. They are powered by Scania’s new 590hp Euro6e diesel.
PORTWAY TRAILERS
Fuel transporter Portway Trailers has bought two new Scania R500 6x2 tractor-units. These are the final handovers from an order of six ordered and come complete with full ADR compliance equipment supplied by SM Components.
MCDERMOTT TRANSPORT
Buncrana, County Donegal’s John McDermott has invested in this new Scania 650 S 6x2/2 Highline, with every extra imaginable, including V8 styling packs (both interior and exterior), as well as hydraulic equipment and an LED lighting pack!
HANNON TRANSPORT
Well-known Hannon Transport recently received a number of new Scanias, including a R650 with manual tag and a new 500 S 6x2, along with a new 450 S 4x2, LHD, replacing older trucks in Hannon Transport’s fleet.
AbCO KOVEx
A new Scania 650 S 4x2 for Dublin packaging company, Abco Kovex. Longserving driver, Sándor Moldován will be piloting this special V8, which comes fully loaded with lots of extras.
MCNALLY PIg gROUP
A new triple deck body is fitted to Monaghan-based McNally Pig Group’s impressive new Scania R450 Tridum.
Text: Jarlath Sweeney – editor@fleet.ie
Be Compliant, Be Confident, Be Connected
What is the PassengerSafe standard?
The standard is an initiative developed by FTA Ireland members designed to raise operational standards and recognise excellence. It aims to recognise, encourage, and promote good practice in the area of passenger operations. FTAI members wanted to develop a standard system in order to encourage improvement in the sector and recognise those organisations operating at the highest levels. The standard seeks to confirm that the company has systems in place to meet the minimum legal standards in fatigue, roadworthiness, driver competence, road traffic rules, customer care, road passenger operator licensing, professional competence, sustainable operations, health and safety, contractor, and agency management.
Who is the PassengerSafe standard for?
PassengerSafe is open to all coach and bus operations with vehicles in excess of 9 passenger seats in their operation regardless of type or size of operation. For the purposes of PassengerSafe, a multi-passenger vehicle is defined as a commercial vehicle used for the carriage of passengers with a minimum of 9 passenger seats.
What do vehicle operators have to do to become a PassengerSafe member?
When joining FTAI, the operator signs a declaration to say that it is committed to be a member of the Association, will achieve the standards needed to join and will maintain these standards to ensure continued membership.
What does the audit cover?
The operator must provide the auditor with evidence that the FTAI PassengerSafe standards are being met and the auditor also looks for evidence of non-compliance. The standards are detailed below.
• Vehicle and equipment maintenance • Safe working environment • Vehicle standards • Driver licensing and competence • Road Passenger Transport Operator Licensing • Professional competence • Customer Care • Environmental considerations • Contractor and agency management • Health and safety
FTA Ireland is a not-for-profit trade association representing the transport sector. Our work enhances the influence and image of the transport industry in Ireland by promoting the highest standards of safety and compliance.
What are the benefits to the operation of attaining the standard?
✓ Achievement of the PassengerSafe standard will demonstrate to enforcement authorities, customers, and the general public that you are compliant with minimum legal and operational standards. ✓ The company will also benefit from improved compliance levels and industry image, both within Ireland and abroad. ✓ The company has achieved an industry standard ✓ The company is demonstrating that it has active management systems in place to manage drivers’ hours, roadworthiness, and driver qualifications
This is a risk management programme
✓ Improved safety standards – less risk of accident. ✓ Recognises the good work drivers are doing on the company’s behalf. ✓ Improves reputation of the company. ✓ Ensures the company has a good Commercial Vehicle
Operator Risk rating (CVORI) with the Road Safety
Authority. ✓ The FTAI window sticker indicates that PassengerSafe has been achieved. ✓ Demonstrates a commitment to provide a good working environment and to protect all road users. ✓ The PassengerSafe Standard demonstrates the dedication and participation of drivers to the highest professional standards. ✓ The PassengerSafe standard can be used to show that the company has achieved a compliance standard when tendering for business.
