The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has repeated its call on Government to extend fuel supports until at least the early autumn IRHA President, Ger Hyland, said the containing volatility in the Middle East means the government must maintain fuel supports in place until we are sure that a lasting...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is calling for practical improvements to the EU Industrial Accelerator Act. IRU’s new position paper on the European Commission’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) calls for practical adjustments to ensure the framework strengthens industrial competitiveness and decarbonisation without undermining the road transport sector. Presented...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution on the roads as Met Éireann has issued a weather warning for high temperatures. The Yellow High Temperature Warning for Ireland runs from 12:00 on Tuesday to 9am on Friday, with temperatures exceeding 25 degrees, and possibly reaching...
William Townsend from Co, Wexford , has taken delivery of a new Scania tractor unit supplied by Garrett O Sullivan from Commercial Repair s Services , Dunshaughlin Co Meath. The new unit came fitted with: ✅roof position lights x5 ✅headboard ✅visor position lights ✅cat 2 warning lights ✅lower grill strip...
Finnlines is set to expand its freight service between Rosslare Europort and Zeebrügge, Belgium, by adding a second ro-ro vessel to the route. The expansion will provide customers with increased capacity and more frequent departures between Ireland and mainland Europe. To meet growing customer demand, Finnlines is strengthening the service...
Flogas has issued its latest batch of Renewable Fuel Declarations to Flogas Bio-CNG customers, which provide independently verified evidence of the lifecycle greenhouse gas emission savings achieved through the use of renewable biomethane in transport operations. Through the Renewable Fuel Assurance Scheme (RFAS), customers receive certified declarations detailing the emissions...
Elis, a leading commercial and industrial laundry, workwear, linen and washroom solutions service provider, is boosting its HGV fleet through the phased introduction of 140 additional rigids from DAF dealer Ford & Slater in partnership with Tiger Trailers, who have also supplied what will be their third double deck for...
hhhThe Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has called on Government to extend fuel supports until at least the early autumn IRHA President, Ger Hyland, described yesterday’s peace deal in the Middle East as volatile and called on the government to maintain fuel supports in place until we are sure that...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has raised the issue of road tolls and their impact on the haulage industry following the intervention of Offaly TD, Carol Nolan. Independent TD Carol Nolan has highlighted figures showing that €23.7 million was collected at the Portlaoise toll plaza in 2025 alone, raising...
Inspired by the legendary Irish warrior Setanta, Renault Trucks Ireland has unveiled its latest show truck. Renault Trucks Ireland says the the build represents strength, craftsmanship, and attention to detail from some of the best names in the industry combined. Renault Trucks Irelandnwould like to thank: VanKessel Truck Styling who...
Tile Merchant Ireland has taken delivery of an impressive Volvo FM 8×2 Rigid, complete with a Bennett Dropside Body & Palfinger rear-mounted crane. Supplied by Irish Commercials, this truck was built for versatility, performance and driver comfort, and is equipped with a 460HP Euro 6 engine, Volvo’s renowned I-Shift 12-speed...
Kilbride Fuels has taken delivery of two high spec MAN TGX 6×2 ADR tractor units. Supplied by MAN Truck & Bus Ireoland, the trucks are finished to a top standard with Hydropack and ADR prep equipment from SM Components Ltd and lights and Kelsa bars from Bits’N’Bobs
...Harbour International Freight is celebrating 10 years as part of the Pall-Ex network, a period that has seen the business increase volumes, expand operational capacity and strengthen its position within the UK palletised freight distribution sector. Originally founded as a family-owned business in Dublin, Harbour International Freight established its first...
Smullen Transport in Naas, Co. Kildare has taken delivery of six new IVECO S-WAY 580 bhp 4×2 tractor units supplied by Emerald Truck & Van. Driver comfort and appeal are enhanced with luxury leather seats, durabrite alloys, Iveco Infotainment System with Sat Nav, fridge, twin bunks and Air Conditioning.
...One of the largest privately-owned freight forwarders in Ireland has become the latest member of the Pallet-Track network. Dublin-headquartered Toga Freight Group moves large volumes of palletised groupage shipments between Britain and Ireland every week via its hub in Hams Hall, near Birmingham. This depot will take the lead in...