The Road Safety Authority (RSA) continues to carry out multi-agency roadside checks in a bid to improve road safety. Multi-agency roadside checks are coordinated operations where several enforcement bodies work together to inspect vehicles and drivers, primarily aiming to improve road safety, enforce traffic laws, and combat criminality. These checkpoints...
DPD Ireland has just taken delivery of 17 new Renault Trucks Master E-Tech vans, each offering an impressive market leading 460km of electric range. The new arrivals mark a significant step forward in DPD’s sustainability journey and reinforces their commitment to a greener future for logistics. The vans were supplied...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is stepping up its campaign to have the Road Safety Authority (RSA) reformed and restructured and is calling on County Councillors across the country, to submit motions of no confidence in the road safety body. In an open letter sent to local authorities for...
A group of stakeholders are urging the European Commission to ensure continuity of EU funding for heavy-duty vehicle charging and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, warning that a break in support in 2026–2027 would risk slowing the deployment of zero-emission vehicles. The International Road Transport Union (IRU), The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association...
The Volvo FH also secured a five-star Euro NCAP rating and the CitySafe award, bringing Volvo’s total to three five-star models (joining the FM and FH Aero). The FH remains an excellent choice for fleet long-haul operations, and Volvo is the only manufacturer whose line-up of models is all capable...
SureCam, the video telematics and fleet safety technology specialist, has launched a next-generation, multi-view dashcam solution to deliver combined 360° visibility and AI-powered insights for commercial fleets. SureCam Vantage will provide up to six synchronised views around the vehicle to help meet regulatory requirements and reduce on-road risk. “A growing...
Stena Connecta, the latest purpose-built freight vessel commissioned by Stena Line for the Irish Sea has arrived in Belfast Harbour and is due to go into commercial service on the Belfast-Heysham route on 23rd January 2026. The ship joins its sister vessel Stena Futura which went into service on the...
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has launched the RHA Van Standard, a new best-practice compliance guide designed to support van operators navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment. The guidance is aimed at businesses operating goods vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight, including operators who may primarily run HGV...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) will continue to lobby for the reform and restructuring of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), HGVIreland.com can confirm. The IRHA has called for reform of the Driver CPC, driver testing regime, road safety measures and vehicle testing. The Association has also called on Minister...
The UK’s transport and logistics industry is facing mounting pressures – from chronic driver shortages and widening skills gaps to rising stress levels and persistent road safety risks. In response, a new national event – the ClearMinds ClearRoads Conference – has been launched to bring together industry leaders, transport managers,...