The Government may be forced to introduce further measures to address rising fuel costs as diesel prices climb above €2 per litre at some filling stations around Ireland. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has acknowledged that petrol and diesel prices remain extremely high and said further intervention may be required if the...
FTA Ireland will bring together government, industry and transport leaders at its Sustainable Transport Seminar 2026, taking place on Wednesday, 16 September, from 09:00 to 15:30 at The Johnstown Estate, Enfield. Recognised as an official EU Ireland Presidency Associated Event, the seminar will connect Ireland’s transport experience with wider European...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has issued a strongly worded warning that the increasing cost of fuel taxation and environmental levies risks placing an unsustainable burden on Ireland’s road transport industry. In its latest intervention, the Association said hauliers support the move towards cleaner transport but stressed that the...
Andrew Ingredients, a leading ingredients supplier for the bakery and food services sectors, has used vehicle and asset management solution, Pocket Box Fleet, to transform its transport and warehouse operations. Since adopting the software, the company has streamlined its management processes, enabling it to strengthen safety compliance, reduce maintenance costs...
Interparts will showcase its extensive commercial vehicle parts offering at the CV Workshop EXPO, taking place at the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, on Saturday and Sunday, 10th–11th October. Operating from depots on the Dublin Road in Cavan and at Greenogue Business Park in Rathcoole, Dublin, Interparts is ideally positioned to supply...
Commercial vehicle diagnostics specialist AGE Ltd will showcase the latest Jaltest technology at the 2026 CV Workshop EXPO, taking place alongside the Auto Trade EXPO at RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, on 10th–11th October. AGE Ltd represents the Jaltest range of diagnostic equipment in Ireland, providing workshops with an advanced multi-brand solution...
In Ireland, Category C and CE driving licences are the main qualifications required to drive heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) professionally. While they are closely related, there is an important difference between the vehicles each licence allows you to drive. Category C Licence A Category C licence allows you to drive...
Europe is looking increasingly towards North Africa for professional HGV drivers as the road transport industry struggles to overcome a shortage that has now reached more than half a million drivers. A new EU-supported initiative will train professional drivers in Morocco and Egypt, with selected candidates given a structured pathway...
FTA Ireland is set to host a Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (TM CPC) training course, starting on Wednesday, 30th September, offering those working in the road transport sector an opportunity to gain one of the industry’s key professional qualifications. The course will be delivered online via Zoom, making...
Ireland’s Transport Operations and Commercial Driving Apprenticeship offers young people and career changers a structured route into professional HGV driving while earning a wage and gaining a recognised qualification. The two-year programme combines employment with academic study, practical experience and professional driver training. Successful apprentices can progress from a category...
Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting Ireland’s road haulage industry, acknowledging the severe pressure operators have faced from rising fuel costs during 2026. Speaking at the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) Annual Conference, Minister O’Brien described the haulage sector as the “backbone of Ireland’s supply...
Speaking at the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) Annual Conference in Killarney on Saturday night, the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Sean Canney praised the IRHA for its important role in shaping transport and freight policy and providing Government with constructive feedback on the challenges facing Irish...
Demand for qualified HGV drivers remains strong across Ireland, creating opportunities for people seeking a new career in transport, distribution and logistics. However, becoming a professional truck driver involves considerably more than learning how to handle a large vehicle. Drivers must understand road safety, load security, vehicle checks, tachograph rules...
HGV drivers remain essential to Ireland’s economy, transporting everything from food and fuel to construction materials, machinery and consumer goods. For qualified drivers, the sector offers a wide range of employment opportunities across general haulage, distribution, retail logistics, waste management, construction, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and international transport. What HGV driving jobs...
Westward Scania marked a major milestone as the main sponsor of the Irish Road Haulage Association’s Annual Conference in Killarney. The sponsorship comes as Westward Scania celebrates 50 years as the official Scania distributor in the Republic of Ireland, adding extra significance to its support for one of the most...