Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has approved a temporary derogation from certain driving hours and rest period requirements for road hauliers transporting liquid fuel used for home heating oil or as a propellant within Ireland. Approval was granted in light of the evolving situation and the anticipated levels of fuel...
The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is entering into full operation across Schengen external borders, marking a new phase in its rollout. Following a gradual deployment since October 2025, EES is now being applied more broadly at external borders. In practice, this means non-EU short-stay travellers and professional drivers without a...
Brigade Electronics, a global leader in commercial vehicle safety solutions, is urging the UK Government to ensure that any implementation of General Safety Regulation 2 (GSR 2) strengthens – not compromises – the UK’s position as a world leader in vehicle safety standards and protects UK industry. Currently, the European...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) will continue to engage with government on a daily basis to achieve further supports for its members in the haulage sector. Ger Hyland, President of the IRHA told HGVIreland.com: “We are currently in negotiations with government for more supports for our industry following crippling...
Professionals across logistics, transport, engineering, and technology are invited to join European Supply Chain Day 2026, hosted online by E3, Trinity College Dublin, as part of Ireland’s 4th Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week. Taking place over two virtual halfdays—Thursday, 16 April and Thursday, 23 April 2026—this event brings together...
With fuel prices continuing to sky rocket, hauliers have been reminded that proper truck wheel alignment plays a bigger role in fuel savings than most people expect. It directly affects how efficiently your truck moves down the road. Why alignment matters for fuel economy When wheels are misaligned, they don’t...
Fuels for Ireland has called on the organisers at the centre of the ongoing fuel protests to stand down their protests at Whitegate, Foynes and Galway, saying that the blockades are a “serious misjudgement”. Kevin McPartlan, CEO, Fuels for Ireland said: “Fuels for Ireland is aware that some forecourts are...
Government is looking at a suite of measures to protect the haulage industry and food production sectors, An Taoiseach, Micheal Martin has confirmed. Speaking this morning An Taoiseach said that the Government is looking at measures for the haulage industry and the food production sectors. “We’re trying to look at...
The Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland has re-iterated its stance regarding the ongoing fuel protests, which have now entered a third day, confirming that it is not involved in the planning or coordination of the protests. CEO David Conway said: “Our position has not changed. There is no...