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The latest news, developments and industry updates affecting Irish hauliers, transport operators, fleet managers and commercial vehicle professionals across Ireland.
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Irish hauliers face a difficult winter as sustained diesel costs and delayed customer payments put pressure on the cash needed to keep trucks moving. Recent Government support offers some relief, but the underlying challenge remains: operators must fund fuel, wages and vehicle costs while waiting to be paid for work...
HGV drivers, van drivers, couriers and transport operators across Ireland and the UK are being invited to help shape the development of a new transport and logistics application. Ireland-based SPM Consulting is seeking feedback from people working across the road transport and logistics sectors to identify the everyday challenges they...
Minister of State Seán Canney has recognised the importance of modernising Driver CPC and attracting younger people into professional driving, as European haulage operators face an estimated shortage of more than 500,000 truck drivers. Driver recruitment and training featured in discussions between the Minister, the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA)...
The ever-popular Roadway Ireland Podcast is now live and features Phil Barnes who explains that Geotab Investigations is helping fleet operators improve road safety, protect drivers and resolve collisions faster through advanced telematics, vehicle data and optional AI-powered cameras. Phil explains how the technology provides fleet managers, safety officers and...
Smaller European haulage operators face a difficult squeeze as driver shortages restrict the work they can accept, while diesel costs increase the financial pressure of keeping trucks on the road. For Irish hauliers, the combination presents a clear business risk: winning additional work offers little benefit if there is no...
Approximately one in three commercial vehicle drivers inspected by Road Safety Authority (RSA) officers so far this year were found to be non-compliant with EU driving and rest time and tachograph rules. The RSA says its officers have checked 2,700 commercial vehicle drivers to date, with approximately 33 per cent...
Eight recent Leaving Certificate graduates and six female apprentices are among the fifth intake joining the Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship (CDAP) at ATU Sligo. The new cohort marks another milestone for the programme, which combines workplace experience with academic learning to prepare apprentices for careers in transport and...
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