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RHA calls on UK government to follow Ireland’s fuel support lead

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) in the UK is calling on government to follow Ireland’s lead and introduce a fuel support package for hauliers. To give to voice to its calls the RHA has launched a new survey, Fuel Survey 4, to gather the latest evidence from operators and keep...

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Thermo King’s AxlePower refrigeration unit comng to Irish roads

Thermo King’s AxlePower refrigeration unit, developed in partnership with BPW to generate electricity during the journey is coming to Irish roads in the coming weeks. Irish distributor, Ballinlough Refrigeration is bringing an AxlePower demo unit to Irish roads, an A500-e dual temperature trailer. The trailer features a BPW ePower Axle,...

ESB Networks

Haulage operators to get payment for March under Road Transporters Support Scheme

Qualifying haulage and coach operators are set to receive a backdated payment for the month of March, under the recently established Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS), which is being modelled on the Licenced Haulage Support Schemes of 2022 and 2023 that was deployed to assist the sector with the higher...

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Minister O’Brien extends temporary derogation of driving hours regulations

Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has approved an extension of the temporary derogation from certain driving hours and rest period requirements to cover the delivery of all goods within Ireland. This is to provide some flexibility for drivers in these urgent and exceptional circumstances and support the full recovery of...

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Roche Logistics Group Invests in 20 New SDC Freespan Curtainsider Trailers

SDC Trailers has received a significant order of 20 new Freespan EN 12642-XL Curtainsider trailers for Roche Logistics Group, one of Ireland’s leading global providers of transportation and logistics services. The new trailers will go into service in March 2026, supporting Rochefreight’s continued investment in a modern, efficient and reliable...

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Tyres are leading cause of Van roadworthiness test failures

Road Safety Authority (RSA) data shows that tyre-related issues remain one of the most common reasons vans fail the CVRT. In 2025, in excess of 77,800 tests were failed due to defects related to tyres. That was 16.66 percent of total CVRT tests carried out last year (467,022) meaning that...

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The Road Transporters Support Scheme explained

Haulage and coach operators are set to benefit from the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS), which was set up by government as part of a suite of measures, to cut fuel costs in the wake of the recent fuel protests, according to HGVIreland.com’s John Loughran. The RTTS is a government...

Volvo launches new electric trucks with ranges up to 700 km

Volvo Trucks keeps pushing the boundaries for electric truck transport. With the launch of its new electric trucks with improved performance, flexibility and ranges up to 700 km, this is a new benchmark for electric heavy-duty trucks. Volvo Trucks launches new electric trucks with improved performance and ranges of up...

How reading on Z library encourages creativity and imagination

Reading has always been a quiet engine for the mind. It feeds thought and shapes new ideas in a gentle way. Words on a page can spark images that feel as real as memory. This process builds a space where imagination grows without limits. An e library expands that space...

A vital reminder for HGV drivers to stay safe around overhead electricity lines

As Ireland’s road freight network expands, HGV drivers remain essential to keeping the country’s economy moving. ESB Networks greatly values the contribution of the road freight sector and is committed to helping operators stay safe while doing this vital work. Claire Mulholland, ESB Networks Public Safety Manager, advises one of...