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Gillick Transport chooses DAF

Gillick Transport has taken delivery of a new DAF XG 6×2 530 HP tractor unit supplied by DAF Trucks Ireland. The new XG 530 6×2 tractor unit comes with a host of features including: Exclusive pack leather with fixed super air drivers seat Exclusive NGD interior LED sky lights Ice...

Diesel set to hit €2 a litre as IRHA calls for emergency supports

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has warned diesel prices are likely to reach and surpass €2 per litre, and is urging the Government to introduce temporary supports for operators. The group said escalating tensions in the Middle East will almost certainly push pump prices beyond the €2 mark, increasing...

RDM targets fleet improvements with Ctrack

RDM Electrical & Mechanical Services has adopted a fleet telematics solution from Ctrack to better support and protect its team of engineers, while targeting operating efficiencies and service improvements. The fleet technology solution has been rolled out across 80 vans that operate nationwide, so the company can gain real-time and...

Customs improvements tackle impact of UK-Ireland cross-border delays

Food retailers are turning to managed customs solutions backed by smart automation to overcome the growing complexities of transporting goods, especially perishable produce, between the UK and Ireland. According to Sarah-Louise Murray, Customs Manager at Derry Bros, supply chain delays caused by incorrect customs documentation within high-volume, time-sensitive operations are...

ADTA recruiting Driver CPC Trainer (Part-time)

The Advanced Driver Training Academy (ADTA) is looking to recruit a part-time Trainer for Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 for training in its Mullingar and Cavan centres. ADTA prides itself on providing top-class professional training in a relaxed environment with personable trainers. As a Driver CPC Trainer,...

Flogas enhances Bio-CNG fuel access for hauliers with Circle K

Flogas has renewed and expanded its partnership with Circle K Ireland significantly enhancing Bio-CNG fuel access for hauliers across the country. This collaboration aims to make low-carbon refuelling more convenient and accessible along Ireland’s key logistics routes. A key benefit of this expanded partnership is that Flogas CNG fuel card...

FTA Ireland congratulates Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026 winners

FTA Ireland has congratulated the winners and finalists at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026 FTA Ireland was delighted to be part of the evening, and we were especially proud to see CEO Niall Cotton representing the Association on the panel discussions, alongside Keith Haugh (Primeline Group) and Ken...

Gas Networks Ireland signs agreement to advance green hydrogen project

Gas Networks Ireland has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with the Corrib Joint Venture to advance a green hydrogen pilot project at the Bellanaboy Bridge Gas Terminal in Co. Mayo. This project will explore the potential to produce green hydrogen using renewable electricity while leveraging Corrib’s existing energy infrastructure. This...

Airport Driving School focuses on driver training

Most companies don’t think about driver training until something goes wrong. A failed test, an expired CPC, an accident, a claim or operational downtime. For businesses that rely on drivers, whether logistics, construction, facilities, or fleet operations, structured training isn’t a “nice to have”. It’s risk management. The Airport Driving...

Rock Compliance targets fleet safety and insurance improvements with SureCam

Rock Compliance, a water and air hygiene specialist, has continued to show its tech-led approach to all things compliance by equipping its nationwide engineering fleet with forward-facing cameras from SureCam to protect drivers, improve road safety and control insurance costs. Since its installation across 200 vans at the end of...

Give your perspective on retreaded tyres in Ireland

Stakeholders from across the tyre, transport, and waste sectors are invited to take part in a short survey on the use of retreaded tyres in Ireland. Your input will help shape policy recommendations to the EPA as part of ongoing research into how tyre retreading can reduce Ireland’s carbon emissions...

Transport sector unites to demand €100 billion for EU infrastructure

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and more than 40 European transport organisations have jointly called on EU Member States and the European Commission to allocate at least €100 billion to the next Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding round under the forthcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). As negotiations on the...

RSA Expresses sadness and concern following weekend road fatalities

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has expressed its deep sadness and concern following a series of tragic road traffic collisions across the island of Ireland over the weekend which resulted in the deaths of four people in the Republic of Ireland. These latest tragedies come against the backdrop of a...

Toga Group opens first offices in Asia

Dublin headquartered Toga Group, which comprises multiple logistics businesses in the UK and Ireland, including Toga Freight Services Ltd and Toga Customs Services Ltd in Ireland and Toga Freight UK and Irish Sea Logistics Ltd in the UK, has formally opened its first wholly owned offices in Southeast Asia. Toga...

EU road safety at a glance – how are we doing?

While improvements have been made in reducing road fatalities across the EU, reports reveals that the current pace is insufficient. In 2024, 19,940 people were killed on Europe’s roads. This represents a 12% decrease since 2019, but falls significantly short of the annual 4.6% reduction needed to meet our 2030...