Latest Irish News
The latest news, developments and industry updates affecting Irish hauliers, transport operators, fleet managers and commercial vehicle professionals across Ireland.
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The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the County and City Management Association (CCMA) are calling on landowners to cut their hedgerows by the end of the month to ensure they are not causing a road safety hazard. Under the Wildlife Act 1976, hedge-cutting is prohibited from 1 March to 31...
Circle K has marked the official opening of seven newly rebranded Circle K locations in Airside, Rolestown, Dodder, Kilmore, Balbriggan, Skerries in Co. Dublin and Batterstown in Co. Meath, following the acquisition of these sites from The PELCO Group. This forms part of its continued investment in business development, local...
Switching to Bio-CNG is easier than you think — with the GRAZE Vehicle Grant, financial support is available to help fleets make the transition. The GRAZE Vehicle Grant, administered by Gas Networks Ireland, supports the purchase of new Bio-CNG trucks for businesses registered in Ireland: · Up to €10,000 per...
EU Transport Committee MEP, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, recently highlighted significant increases in drug driving figures across most Garda districts in Ireland. The MEP has followed this with an analysis of the number of drink and drug driving checkpoints Gardaí conducted across every district in the country. Figures taken from the...
Following the European Commission’s publication of the Clean Corporate Vehicles proposal in December as part of the Automotive package, the Parliament is now setting the framework for its legislative scrutiny by designating the responsible committees. The European Parliament has decided to allocate the Clean Corporate Vehicles file to both the...
BP Berry Warehousing & Logistics has added five new box van trailers to its operations supplied by Tiger Trailers. Tiger Trailers offers a full range of heavy duty box van trailers, customised to each end user’s exact operational requirements, and trusted by operators from small independents to global hauliers The...
Sean and Anthony Lawler, has taken delivery of two new Volvo FH540 6×2 tractor units with Globetrotter cabs from Irish Commercials marking another important milestone for this well-established family-run haulage business based in Narraghmore, Co. Kildare. The Lawler haulage story began in the mid-1960s with Anthony Lawler Senior. Sean followed...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising road users to take extra care when using the roads as Met Éireann has issued further Yellow Rain weather warnings and a Weather Advisory for Ireland where spells of heavy and persistent rainfall will continue this week, particularly in southern and eastern coastal...
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Latest UK News
Latest UK News
Essential road haulage, logistics and commercial vehicle news from across the UK, including regulation, operating costs, fleet developments and market trends.
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With increased travel expected over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, driver fatigue remains a significant road safety risk. Drivers are advised to take a break at least every two hours and to stop for 15 minutes if feeling tired. While caffeine can help improve alertness, it is important to note...
EU lawmakers have reached a provisional deal on CountEmissionsEU, a regulation introducing a single method to calculate and report greenhouse gas emissions across all transport modes. CountEmissionsEU is a common framework for quantifying the greenhouse gas emissions of transport services across different modes. The Commission has proposed a single methodology...
The Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship and the LAA – Logistics Associate Apprenticeship took part in the FTA Ireland Sustainable Transport Seminar 2025, which took place at Johnstown House Co. Kildare earlier this week. Minister of State Seán Canney TD, who gave the keynote address visited the The Transport...
Latest European News
Latest European News
Key developments from Europe’s road transport sector, covering EU regulation, driver shortages, freight movements, sustainability, enforcement and cross-border operations.
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Germany has notified the European Commission that checks at all nine of its land borders will continue from 16 September 2026 until 15 March 2027. The affected borders include France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Denmark, Poland, Czechia, Austria and Switzerland. Irish operators travelling through Germany should allow for unpredictable inspections,...
The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on amendments to the Eurovignette Directive. The Directive sets the framework for road tolls and user charges for vehicles across the EU. The agreement provides greater clarity to hauliers, national authorities and toll service providers on application while supporting consistent...
Trucks & Fleet News
Trucks & Fleet News
The latest truck launches, vehicle deliveries, fleet investments and transport technology helping operators improve safety, efficiency, reliability and performance.
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Volvo Trucks has recently upgraded its heavy-duty truck range and as a prelude to 2027’s anniversary celebrations, the company is now making its Volvo FH and Volvo FH16 trucks available in a unique anniversary edition. Following a series of recent improvements to the electric, diesel and gas powertrains, Volvo Trucks...
Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, has launched a rechargeable tracker designed for freight and logistics applications such as HGVs, trailer, cargo and equipment monitoring. The compact GL330MG device possesses optimised power consumption and advanced connectivity, enabling extended battery life without sacrificing real-time responsiveness, location...
Goggins Transport, has enhanced its fleet with the addition of 11 new, high-specification Mercedes-Benz Actros ProCabin Big 510hp tractor units, with a further five Actros ProCabin Giga units on order to be delivered this year. Headquartered in Dublin, the investment is a clear signal of confidence from the Goggins family,...
Policy & Compliance News
Policy & Compliance News
Important updates on transport legislation, operator licensing, roadworthiness, driver regulations, enforcement, taxation and compliance requirements affecting commercial vehicle operators.
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Irish hauliers have received a welcome boost with confirmation that the Diesel Rebate Scheme (DRS) will remain in place until the end of 2026, providing continued support to transport operators facing high fuel and operating costs. The scheme allows qualifying road haulage and passenger transport operators to reclaim a portion...
Sustainability may be in the title, but FTA Ireland’s Sustainable Transport Seminar 2026 will go far beyond decarbonisation. “The transport and logistics sector is facing challenges on multiple fronts. Rising operating costs, increasing regulation, digitalisation, driver recruitment and retention, insurance, road safety and compliance are all demanding greater attention from...
HGVIreland.com has expanded its growing Reference & Directory section with the addition of a new CVRT Test Centre Directory, designed to give Ireland’s haulage, transport and commercial vehicle operators quick access to essential testing information. The new directory provides a convenient county-by-county guide to CVRT test centres across Ireland, helping...
Shipping & Logistics News
Shipping & Logistics News
News and analysis covering ports, ferries, freight routes, supply chains and logistics developments connecting Ireland with Britain, Europe and international markets.
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Hauliers and commercial vehicle operators using Stena Line services between Ireland and Britain are being advised of new passport requirements coming into effect from Monday, 28 September 2026. From that date, passengers travelling on the Dublin–Holyhead and Rosslare–Fishguard routes will be required to present a valid passport or passport card...