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1Ireland’s road haulage sector has demonstrated extraordinary resilience through Brexit, the pandemic, supply-chain disruption and repeated fuel-price shocks. Yet resilience should not be confused with invulnerability, writes John Loughran, Publisher, HGV Ireland.com. The industry enters the final months of 2026 under intense pressure. Fuel remains the most visible concern, but...
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...
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