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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Renault Trucks is publishing an open-source map on its corporate website showing the location of public charging hubs for electric trucks in Europe. This is convenient tool giving a clear up-to-date overview of the current and planned state of the network. It provides proof that low carbon transportation is not...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is marking 25 years of the National Car Test (NCT) by urging motorists to get winter ready. With colder, wetter weather on the way, the RSA is reminding drivers that keeping vehicles roadworthy is vital for safety. Since 2000, approximately 26 million full NCT tests...
Four leading European associations representing the road transport, freight forwarding, shipper and cold chain sectors have jointly called on the European Commission to avoid introducing mandatory zero-emission truck demand targets, warning that such measures risk disrupting Europe’s green transition if enabling conditions are not yet in place. In a joint...
Postrack, the European GPS asset tracking specialist, is targeting the UK marketplace for the first time as part of the company’s international growth strategy. As part of its plans, Postrack has established a new UK business that will deliver advanced asset management solutions for a wide range of applications across...
SureCam will be discussing how fleets can avoid the hidden risks of AI video telematics at The Festival of Fleet Technology having been confirmed as key sponsor. European Managing Director, Justin White, will be taking part in the event’s Tech Talks programme to examine the importance of embedding AI into...
FTA Ireland will host its annual Sustainable Transport Seminar 5th November 2025, uniting government, industry, and academic leaders to accelerate progress toward Ireland’s 2030 decarbonisation targets for transport. Ireland’s Climate Action Plan sets an ambitious target: a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transport sector by 2030,...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has published a new report, Serious Injuries from Single-Cyclist Collisions in Ireland, which reveals a concerning upward trend in the number of cyclists sustaining serious injuries in crashes involving no other vehicles. The study draws on data from two complementary sources, RSA collision data...
While the European Parliament has voted to extend toll exemptions for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, Irish hauliers running Battery Electrics Vehicle (BEV) trucks won’t be getting any reduction in toll rates on Irish roads, HGVIreland.com can confirm. The European Parliament vote now paves the way for Member States to waive or...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is marking National Child Safety Day today, Friday, 10th October with a nationwide series of events and initiatives focused on protecting Ireland’s youngest and most vulnerable road users. The day forms part of Irish Road Safety Week, which runs from Monday, 6 October to Sunday,...
Krone Trailer UK has supplied another consignment of Mega Dry Liner trailers to FCL, as the event logistics specialist responds to surging demand in the live entertainment, sport, and exhibition sectors. The additional trailers will support FCL’s expanding operations across the UK and mainland Europe, where, says the company, reliability,...
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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...