The Mercedes-Benz Actros turns 30 this year, marking three decades of shaping modern transport. Since its premiere at the IAA Commercial Vehicles in 1996, it has introduced innovations that continue to influence drivers and logistics worldwide. Celebrating this milestone highlights the lasting impact of a truck that has defined long-distance...
Truck & Bus Inspection Week draws to a close across Europe on Sunday 15th February folloowing week-long roadside checks across the Continent. Police and enforcement agencies carried out targeted roadside checks on HGVs and coaches, focusing on: drivers’ hours and rest times, tachograph compliance, driver and vehicle documentation, load securing...
The Irish Exporters Association is running upcoming training programmes that are designed for professionals who want to stay ahead in an evolving global trade landscape. From mastering post-Brexit customs procedures to understanding sustainability in supply chains, the IEA has you covered with expert-led, practical training that you can apply immediately....
War-torn Ukraine Ukraine has adopted EU rules on drivers’ working time and the obligation to use G2V2 smart tachographs in international transport. The new rules include driving and rest standards, a ban on regular weekly cabin rest, and expanded data recording and storage obligations. The changes will come into force...
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) in the UK is calling for a professional drivers’ exemption for UK hauliers, as European Commission acknowledges 90/180 challenges. The RHA is calling on the UK Government to strike a deal with their EU counterparts for a professional drivers’ exemption that would mean lorry and...
Peter Burke T.D., Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment was at Dublin Port on Wednesday to mark the delivery of new cold chain infrastructure. The Port has signed an eight-year licence agreement with Doyle Shipping Group (DSG) to operate new reefer gantries positioned on four purpose-built steel frames at the...
Circle K has marked the official opening of seven newly rebranded Circle K locations in Airside, Rolestown, Dodder, Kilmore, Balbriggan, Skerries in Co. Dublin and Batterstown in Co. Meath, following the acquisition of these sites from The PELCO Group. This forms part of its continued investment in business development, local...
Switching to Bio-CNG is easier than you think — with the GRAZE Vehicle Grant, financial support is available to help fleets make the transition. The GRAZE Vehicle Grant, administered by Gas Networks Ireland, supports the purchase of new Bio-CNG trucks for businesses registered in Ireland: · Up to €10,000 per...
EU Transport Committee MEP, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, recently highlighted significant increases in drug driving figures across most Garda districts in Ireland. The MEP has followed this with an analysis of the number of drink and drug driving checkpoints Gardaí conducted across every district in the country. Figures taken from the...
Following the European Commission’s publication of the Clean Corporate Vehicles proposal in December as part of the Automotive package, the Parliament is now setting the framework for its legislative scrutiny by designating the responsible committees. The European Parliament has decided to allocate the Clean Corporate Vehicles file to both the...
BP Berry Warehousing & Logistics has added five new box van trailers to its operations supplied by Tiger Trailers. Tiger Trailers offers a full range of heavy duty box van trailers, customised to each end user’s exact operational requirements, and trusted by operators from small independents to global hauliers The...
Sean and Anthony Lawler, has taken delivery of two new Volvo FH540 6×2 tractor units with Globetrotter cabs from Irish Commercials marking another important milestone for this well-established family-run haulage business based in Narraghmore, Co. Kildare. The Lawler haulage story began in the mid-1960s with Anthony Lawler Senior. Sean followed...