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FTA Ireland delivers training at Dungarvan Transport

FTA Ireland recently spent four days with Dungarvan Transport delivering its Driver Assessor Training Programme. Trainer & Auditor, Richard Allen worked closely with three Dungarvan drivers, Vernon, Jan and Quan — a highly engaged group committed to strengthen safety, compliance and professional driving standards within their operation. With the support...

Airport Driving School

New training pathway for professional drivers

Transformotion IRL has launched of new digital learning platform for professional truck and bus drivers, designed to help employers and individuals to access high-quality short-course training in a streamlined, user-friendly way. Designed with The One Driver branding, and built to support European and non-European drivers, the platform provides flexible online...

ESB Networks

Drive a CNG demo truck this week

Gas Networks Ireland and T Nolan & Sons (Limerick) are hosting an an exclusive compressed natural gas (CNG) demo truck event, where you can experience CNG vehicle technology first hand and learn how it can support your fleet The vehicle on display and available to drive will be the new...

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Dublin ranks third out of seven European capitals for freight efficiency

Geotab, a global leader in connected vehicle and asset management solutions has published its first European Freight Efficiency Index titled “The Cost of Standing Still” revealing a 144% performance gap between Europe’s major cities with Berlin ranking highest in freight efficiency and Dublin in third place. Every day, millions of...

FTA Ireland

Top five efficiency gains for HGVs explored

As fuel prices continue to soar against the backdrop of the Iran War, HGVIreland.com looks at the top 5 efficiency gains that typically deliver the biggest improvements for modern HGVs (Heavy Goods Vehicles), especially long-haul tractor units: Aerodynamics Side skirts, roof fairings, trailer tails, wheel covers, and reduced cab-trailer gaps...

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RSA publishes new interactive map of road traffic injury collisions

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) today announced the launch of a new interactive map identifying the location of road traffic injury collisions across Ireland. The map is an important tool for members of the public, researchers, local authorities and other stakeholders with an interest in road safety and collision data....

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Stakeholders call for intervention on Weights and Dimensions Directive

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and other stakeholders have called for political intervention at EU level to prevent the collapse of negotiations on the Weights and Dimensions Directive. The IRU and T&E have called for urgent political support to secure a pragmatic compromise in the ongoing trilogue negotiations on...

Volvo Trucks announces global product launch

Volvo Trucks is launching a multi-billion SEK investment in technologies that will strengthen its global product offers and competitiveness for years to come and enable reaching the goal of net-zero emissions by 2040. Volvo Trucks is investing in several technologies to strengthen its global product offers and reduce CO2. An...

Driving for Work Seminar focuses on LCVs

The Road Safety Authority, Health and Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána are hosting a Driving for Work Seminar specific for employers with Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV’s) fleet, at The Johnstown estate, enfirld, Co. Meath on Wednesday 20th May, starting at 9.30am. You will learn about: • The current harm...

2026 Excellence in Road Safety Award

Applications are now open for the 2026 Excellence in Road Safety Awards, led by the European Road Safety Charter. These awards recognise organisations and individuals delivering measurable impact in improving road safety across Europe. Categories include workplace safety, education, technology, urban mobility, and vulnerable road users. Application deadline: 10 June...