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 Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and ESB Networks have today (November 25th) announced a new joint safety campaign to raise awareness of the electrical risks associated with working in proximity of the ESB Networks electricity network, or deliberate interference with ESB Networks infrastructure in the workplace. There was a...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA), in partnership with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and An Garda Síochána, today hosted the annual Driving for Work Seminar in Enfield, County Meath. The event brought together industry leaders, commercial fleet operators, professional drivers, and road safety experts to address the significant risks...
New research compares electric HGV and HGV total cost of ownership across Europe, revealing where fleets are poised for the greatest cumulative savings by switching to electric The research by SNAP, the digital solutions company for international mobility, estimates that in every country analysed, eHGVs can become cheaper to own...
Euro NCAP’s groundbreaking SAFER TRUCKS programme has received the 2025 Prince Michael International Road Safety Award, a recognition of its innovative work to bring independent safety ratings to heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). This Award marks a pivotal moment for commercial vehicle safety in Europe and underlines the necessity of addressing...
An Garda Síochána has launched ‘Can You See Me Now?’, a nationwide road-safety campaign designed to draw urgent attention to the critical importance of visibility on Irish roads, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists. All national and divisional Garda social media channels turned neon...
Stena Line, the global ferry operator, has enhanced health and safety at its Irish Sea operations following the adoption of an advanced video telematics solution. The company rolled-out Camera Telematics’ multi-camera system to over 100 terminal tractors, buses and luggage vans at five UK and Irish ports, which has helped...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has accused the Road Safety Authority of presiding over a “road safety crisis” on the back on figures, which show there were almost 400,000 learner permit drivers driver on our roads at the end of September. New figures released from the Road Safety Authority...
Manfreight has opened a new new 100,000sq ft Ambient Facility at Belfast Harbour – strengthening its multi-site logistics network across the UK and Ireland. Offering over 12,000 standard pallet spaces / 15,000 Euro pallet spaces and the capacity to process more than 1,050 pallets per day, the facility brings the...
EU ambassadors have reached a political agreement on revised weights and dimensions rules, a long-awaited step towards more efficient, sustainable and zero-emission road transport. The International Road Transport Unon (IRU) has welcomed the agreement reached by EU ambassadors on the Danish Presidency’s revised compromise text of the Weights and Dimensions...
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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...