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Circle K continues to build HVO fuel offering

Circle K, one of Ireland’s leading forecourt and convenience retailers, has confirmed that Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel is now available for all diesel drivers at selected forecourts. Until now, milesBIO HVO100 was primarily available to Circle K’s business customers and used in the company’s own fleet of delivery vehicles....

IRHA highlights driver shortage ahead of Christmas rush

With little over three months to go until the Christmas rush, president of the Irish Road Haulage Association, Ger Hyland, has cautioned that the haulage industry is facing a critical shortage of drivers and that the industry may not be able to meet the Christmas rush this year due to...

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EU Council vehicle dimension negotiations key to green efficient transport

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has urged swift agreement on the European Council’s general approach to the revision of the Weights and Dimensions Directive. The European Commission’s proposal to revise EU rules on heavy-duty vehicle weights and dimensions is a pragmatic tool to achieve immediate decarbonisation results, according to...

Reflect Autocare chooses Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and M50 Truck & Van Centre

Reflect Autocare has taken delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter supplied by M50 Truck & Van. Reflect Autocare has been long time M50 customers and bought it’s first Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in 2016. A spokesperson for M50 Truck & Van Centre commented: “Lorraine and Gary Meaney and from Reflect Autocare Ltd...

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RSA urges road users to make road safety a top priority as schools return

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has issued an urgent appeal to parents, guardians, teachers and motorists to make road safety a top priority as children across the country return to school after the summer holidays. The call comes as the RSA publishes its Child Casualties Report 2020–2024, which highlights the...

RHA is working to find GB-NI solutions

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) in the UK is working to find solutions to a concerning development affecting goods moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The RHA is reporting that the Trader Support Service (TSS) which helps businesses with customs paperwork has launched a new system ahead of time...

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Germany’s road freight sector under pressure

Germany’s road freight sector is struggling with rising personnel costs, scarce capacity and insolvencies, according the freight association, ELVIS in its Q2 report. Germany’s economic recovery is slow to take hold and the German transport sector remains under significant pressure. This is according to the latest market report by the...

EU 27 tops 1 million EV charging points

With the move towards electric vehicles gathering pace across Europe, the continent has reached a significant milestone in terms of electric charging points. The EU 27 has more than 1 million publicly accessible electric vehicle charging points – 1,005,080 in total with 833,643 AC & 171,437 DC charging points to...

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FTA Ireland calls for roadmap for the haulage industry

FTA Ireland is calling on Government, State Agencies and industry leaders to work together to implement a road map for the road haulage industry that balances sustainability, growth, and operational viability. FTA Ireland has made the call in its Pre-Budget Submission 2026, and has warned that the logistics and freight...

Mont Blanc Tunnel to close for three months

The Mont Blanc Tunnel, one of the key transport arteries between France and Italy is set to close for more than three months with effect from Monday 1st September. The tunnel will remain completely closed for more than three months due to extensive renovation works. The closure is expected to...

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