News from the Baku GLS fleet on the road
We are thrilled to congratulate Irish Ferries on the return of their magnificent vessel, “MV Oscar Wilde,” to the Rosslare to Pembroke route. After undergoing painting and a final once-over in Belfast, this 2,080 passenger capacity ferry has returned to the Wexford coast, donning the iconic white and green colours of Irish Ferries. Dubbed the […]
Couples Driving Success at Baku GLS In honour of last Monday’s International Day of Families, we wanted to shine a spotlight on a unique phenomenon happening at Baku GLS – the presence of truck driving couples. While truck driving has long been associated with long hours on the road and solo journeys, Baku GLS has […]
Baku GLS Achieves GOLD and GREEN Standards in Recent Audit We are thrilled to announce that Baku GLS has once again achieved the GOLD standard in the recent FTA Trucksafe audit. But that’s not all – we’ve also been awarded the prestigious GREEN standard for our unwavering commitment to sustainable and environmentally-friendly operations and initiatives. […]
Huge Congratulations to the team at Baku GLS for achieving another Gold TruckSafe Standard for excellent service! FTA Ireland TruckSafe™ audits operational compliance in the areas of road safety, haulage operations, roadworthiness, working time and environmental efficiencies. TruckSafe™ is available at 3 levels ‘Bronze’, ‘Silver’ and ‘Gold’. At Silver and Gold levels the standard focuses […]
As a front-line business charged with keeping the supply chain moving, we are working harder than ever to deliver excellence in spite of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. We’re following the latest rules set out by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and doing everything in our power to keep our drivers safe and our clients’ […]
What do you do if your cargo won’t fit on a trailer? Don’t worry – we’ll handle it! At Baku GLS, we love out-of-gauge (OOG) transport projects. They’re always demanding, unique experiences that force us to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions. …and we have yet to come across an out-of-gauge […]
Four brand new MAN XXL left-hand drive TGX trucks are coming our way! Part of a fifteen-truck order, these pristine trucks are the perfect choice for long-haul European freight. They’re fully equipped with everything our drivers need to move cargo safely, efficiently and comfortably over long distances …and they’re capable of carrying ADR-classed goods. The […]
We’re treating ourselves to a few early Christmas presents this year! Three brand new right-hand drive MAN TGX tractor units have just arrived in Holland, ready to sail for our Rosslare headquarters in the next few days. We’ve purchased these powerful, environmentally-friendly trucks specifically to support our Irish customers in 2020 and beyond. Supporting […]
Following the tragic deaths of 39 immigrants who perished trying to enter the UK illegally, IRHA President Verona Murphy spoke to LMFM’s Michael Reade. Listen to the IRHA interview The LMFM interview is available on the IRHA website at the link below and is well worth a listen. We welcome Verona’s comments; […]
Following “very positive and promising” private talks with Boris Johnson yesterday, Leo Varadkar announced that he could see a “pathway towards an agreement in the coming weeks”. With tentative progress being made on a workable Brexit deal between Varadkar and Johnson, it’s possible that we may, at long last, be seeing some light at the […]
At Baku GLS, we train all our drivers in sustainable driving techniques. Using the MAN ProfiDrive® programme as our foundation, we give all of our drivers the skills they need to reduce our fuel costs and keep our carbon footprint as small as possible. It’s part of our commitment to deliver excellence in all that […]
If you need to transport chemicals by road (or any other goods that could be harmful to people, property or the environment), then you’ll need to follow ADR rules in almost every UN member nation This article explains the ADR classification system, the rules surrounding chemical transport and the impact that Brexit might have on […]
The Baku GLS fleet has expanded again! In response to rising demand from our Engineering & General Cargo customers, we’ve taken delivery of another 15 brand new curtainsiders, adding an additional c. 1,300 cubic meters of capacity to our fleet. 15 Brand New Euroliners We purchased these trailers brand-new from Schmitz Cargobull in Germany, the […]
Do you know your step decks from your flatbeds? Not all HGV trailers are created equal! At Baku, we keep a fleet of more than 200 trailers, all built to suit different cargo types. No matter whether you book full load or groupage, we’ll transport your cargo on a trailer that offers the perfect balance […]
In response to increased demand for our continental express services, we’re adding three more brand-new MAN TGXs to the Baku GLS fleet. These stunning new tractor units sail for Ireland today, and will be ready for action by the end of next week. Purpose built for double-manned journeys, these trucks give us the ability to provide […]
As the Baku GLS business grows, so does our fleet! We bought ourselves some brand-new MAN TGX trucks at the start of 2019, and after 6 months on the road, these trucks continue to deliver exceptional levels of performance, fuel economy and reliability. Environmentally Sustainable Transport One of the reasons we chose to purchase brand […]
DAF and Tesla are already selling them, and most other truck manufacturers have plans in the works, but how long do we have to wait to see electric HGVs on Irish roads? With billions being pumped into the electric vehicle industry across the globe, we look at what’s in store for those of us in […]
The Irish Road Haulage Association have launched a new video campaign to highlight the dangers of poor verge management on Ireland’s regional roads. In a 15-minute video, IRHA Deputy Vice President Paul Jackman gives a driver’s-eye view of the hazards presented by overhanging branches, overgrown hedges and poorly-positioned signage on R class roads. A driver’s […]
After Brexit, the UK will have no rights to use the EU’s Galileo satellite system. What is Galileo, should we expect sat nav problems when travelling through the UK, and should our clients be concerned? We’ve taken a closer look at Galileo, and what its loss will mean to trucks on UK roads, in the […]
If the UK leaves the EU without a deal on 29 March, there’s a risk that professional drivers with UK-issued licences may need to apply for a new set of documents to cover EU journeys. According to the latest UK government guidance, commercial drivers with a UK licence may need an IDP to travel in […]
Last week our driver trainer Donna Whelan spent a day at the Pon Academy in Nijmegen, Netherlands, where she received the latest MAN ProfiDrive qualification. Donna’s ProfiDrive mentor trainer qualification means she can now coach all of our drivers on the safe and efficient handling of our new trucks, which will help us to increase […]
One thing is certain: from 29 March 2019, the UK will become a non-EU country. Based on current EU regulations, this means that every trailer carrying goods from the UK could be legally subject to checks at the Irish border. Considering how we deal with non-EU customs at the moment, we predict that the commercial […]
As Theresa May tours the UK & EU to promote and explain the 585 page draft withdrawal agreement this week, we look at what transport businesses can do now to prepare for a ‘No Deal’ outcome on 29 March 2019. If the UK leaves the EU without a legal framework in place, the only thing […]
Diesel usage is an area where most Transport companies constantly strive to cut costs on. It is the biggest single cost to Haulage Firms, with an average of over 30% of total costs being fuel expenditure. Every Haulage firm targets this area in an effort to reduce costs, with the vast majority of firms daily […]
Irish Rail have reported an increase in railway bridge strikes by trucks in 2016, with the total looking set to have increased from 85 hit in 2015. It is not always obvious what damaged has been caused , but it can be serious and costly to all involved not to mention the chance of injury. […]
