The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has welcomed the publication of Government fuel supports, acknowledging the constructive engagement that has taken place between the association and Government over the past two months. The IRHA said the supports represent an important step in recognising the pressures faced by hauliers, particularly in...
Improving truck aerodynamics is one of the most effective ways to cut fuel consumption—especially at highway speeds where air resistance dominates. Here’s how it works and what kind of savings you can realistically expect. Why aerodynamics matter At speeds above ~80 km/h, aerodynamic drag becomes the biggest force a truck...
XPO Logistics, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end supply chain solutions across Europe, has been chosen by B&Q, a leading home improvement retailer in the UK and Ireland, as its home delivery partner in Ireland. Together, B&Q and XPO Logistics will continue to enhance the home delivery...
Adare International Transport has chosen Volvo for its lastest acquisition – a stunning FH13 500 6×2 Aero Globetrotter. The new truck comes with a massive factory specification for ultimate performance & fuel efficiency: Turbo Compound Engine Globetrotter Cab Dura-Bright Alloy Wheels Front & Rear Air Suspension Cab on Air Continental...
The Department of Transport is putting the final touches to the recently announced Road Transporters Support Scheme, before bringing it to government for final approval, HGVIreland.com can confirm. A spokesperson at the Department of Transport has confirmed that the scheme will support both licenced and own account hauliers, as well...
drop2shop, one of Ireland’s newest and fastest growing parcel collections and returns services is partnering with leading European fashion marketplace Vinted, further expanding delivery choices for customers across the Republic of Ireland. Under the partnership, customers buying and selling via Vinted can, for the first time, use drop2shop’s growing network...
Forcing traffic to stop at toll booths across Ireland is costing millions in wasted diesel, causing traffic delays and minor accidents, and generating thousands of tonnes of carbon emissions for Ireland annually, according to EU Transport Committee MEP, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú. Ms Ní Mhurchú says forcing trucks, buses, and cars...
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien attended a meeting of EU Transport Ministers on Tuesday to discuss the impact of the crisis in the Middle East on the transport sector across the EU. This follows a recent emergency meeting of EU Energy Ministers which the Minister also attended. The link between...
Euro NCAP has tested seven new trucks in the Regional Distribution category, where five were awarded the maximum five-star safety rating and all were judged to be CitySafe. An additional five-star rating and CitySafe label was achieved by a vehicle in the Utility sector. The latest tested commercial vehicles are...
EU transport ministers have held an informal video conference to assess the impact of developments in the Middle East on the transport sector, marking an important step towards a coordinated EU response to rising fuel costs and market volatility. The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the swift convening...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and European road transport associations, including IRU members, have released a joint statement ahead of the upcoming court hearing on Austria’s anti-transit measures on the Brenner corridor. The IRU, together with national road transport associations from several EU countries, has released a joint statement...
Thermo King’s AxlePower refrigeration unit, developed in partnership with BPW to generate electricity during the journey is coming to Irish roads in the coming weeks. Irish distributor, Ballinlough Refrigeration is bringing an AxlePower demo unit to Irish roads, an A500-e dual temperature trailer. The trailer features a BPW ePower Axle,...