The Federal Road Safety Corps RS.9.4 Owerri, Imo State has inducted 126 road marshals out of 350 candidates that applied for voluntary jobs. Speaking at the ceremony held at Sector Command in Owerri, the Sector Commander, Mr. Peter Kibo, noted that the inducted road marshals were carefully selected to complement the efforts of regular marshals, stressing that they were selected […]
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TWO DRIVERS ARRAIGNED FOR STEALING N950,000.00 WORTH OF EMPTY BEER CRATES
The Police arraigned two drivers at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, Lagos weeks back for stealing 723 empty crates of beer valued at N950,000.00 from Fafem Haulage Nigeria Ltd. The defendants, Taiwo Adebayo, 35 and Bolaji Babalola, 27, both drivers for Fafem Haulage Nigeria Ltd, were arraigned on two counts of conspiracy and stealing. The defendants, who pleaded not guilty to […]
Continue reading »SON SEIZES 2000 USED TYRES IN IBADAN
The Oyo State office of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria says it has seized about 2000 used imported tyres from traders in Ibadan. The seizure was made during one of the major operations designed to check the importation of used tyres popularly referred to as Tokunbo tyres into the country, the organisation said.
Continue reading »GROUP ADVISES INVESTORS TO INVEST IN TRUCK ASSEMBLY PLANTS
Borderless Alliance has called on West African nations to come up with policies that will drive investment in the renewal of the trucks plying their highways in a bid to improve trade. A statement obtained through email quoted a transport specialist with Borderless Alliance from Accra; Mr. Noel Kosonu, as urging leaders across the region to collectively come up with […]
Continue reading »CFAO INTRODUCES TWO FUSO TRUCKS TO NIGERIA
CFAO Equipment has introduced two new Fuso trucks to the Nigerian market, the medium (FA & FI) and heavy duty (FJ) models, which is expected to boost the competition and raised the standard in the nation’s truck market. Speaking at the event held in Lagos, the Managing Director, CFAO Motors Nigeria Limited, Mr. Thomas Pelletier, said, “Today’s milestone represents another […]
Continue reading »RED STAR EXPRESS APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE AND DIVISIONAL DIRECTORS FOR SUBSIDIARIES
In its bid to offer more comprehensive logistics solutions that will enhance clients’ optimal satisfaction and reposition the brand to consolidate its leading position in the industry, one of Nigeria’s foremost logistics companies, Red Star Express Group has appointed new Executive Directors for the group and Divisional Managing Directors for its subsidiaries. The subsidiaries are Red Star Logistics, Red Star […]
Continue reading »FRSC SET TO CONVENE STAKEHOLDERS’ FORUM ON TYRES
Following series of road crashes in Nigeria resulting from tyre blow-outs, the Federal Road Safety Corps is organising a Stakeholders’ forum where issues relating to the use and safety of tyres will be discussed. The FRSC’ Head of Media Relations and Strategy, Bisi Kazeem, in a statement said the summit is aimed at re-educating Nigerians on the general knowledge of […]
Continue reading »TRUCK OWNERS FAULT NPA’S N10,000.00 LEVY
The Coalition of Port Dry Cargo Transport Operators (CPDTO) has opposed the ten N10,000.00 electronic sticker levy introduced by the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA). Speaking with journalists during a solidarity protest at the port entrance gate at Lagos Ports Complex, the Executive Secretary of National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Aloga Ogbogo said the N10,000.00 levy is unacceptable. Appealing […]
Continue reading »87% OF DRIVERS ADMIT TO UNSAFE BEHAVIOUR
About 87% of drivers surveyed admit to engaging in at least one risky behaviour while behind the wheel within the past month, according to the latest research by the United States AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. These unsafe behaviours include driving while distracted, impaired, drowsy, speeding, running red lights or not wearing a seat belt. Nearly 33,000 Americans died in […]
Continue reading »A DEFENSIVE DRIVER DRIVES FOR FIVE AND MORE
A defensive driver is a safe driver, and that is especially important for fleets and the companies they serve. From sedan to truck fleets, drivers need to know how to properly handle a vehicle, and they need to have sound judgment when presented with road obstacles or reckless drivers. “Defensive driving is driving to save lives, time, and money, despite […]
Continue reading »CRASHES COST U.S. EMPLOYERS $47.4B
U.S. traffic crashes in 2013 cost employers $47.4 billion in direct expenses including medical care, liability, lost productivity and property damage, according to a new report from the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS). The study, funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, discusses how employers could control such costs by promoting safe driving habits, including seat belt […]
Continue reading »EL-RUFAI SAYS FG’S TRANSPORTATION POLICY GEARED TOWARDS INDUSTRY’S GROWTH
Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Thursday said the Federal Government’s transportation policy was geared towards the growth of the industry and job creation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that El-Rufai made the assertion when he paid a courtesy visit to the corporate office of Arik Air in Lagos.
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