Irish hauliers operating on continental Europe are being urged to ensure their drivers, tachographs and paperwork are fully compliant as European authorities intensify roadside enforcement of road transport rules. The warning follows a major joint inspection operation on the A12 motorway in Tyrol, Austria, on 8–9 September, which produced 617...
Postponing the planned increase in diesel excise duty would offer welcome relief, but it will not be enough to protect Irish hauliers from the current fuel crisis, the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has warned. IRHA president Ger Hyland raised the industry’s concerns during a meeting with Tánaiste and Minister...
Tánaiste Simon Harris has given the strongest indication yet that the Government could postpone the planned increase in diesel excise duty as part of Budget 2027. Harris has indicated that fuel tax remains under consideration in Budget negotiations, with high pump prices raising questions about whether the scheduled restoration of...
Irish hauliers locked into fixed-price contracts are facing growing pressure as diesel costs rise faster than they can adjust the rates they charge customers. Fuel is paid for immediately, but a transport contract may have been priced months earlier. For an operator with no effective fuel adjustment clause, each increase...
Registration is open for the CV Workshop EXPO, which returns to RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, on Saturday and Sunday, 10–11 October 2026. Admission is free for trade visitors. For commercial vehicle workshop owners, technicians, fleet engineers and transport operators, the EXPO is an opportunity to meet the people behind the parts,...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has released a revised version of Module 1 of its Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training programme. The module, Control of the Vehicle and Eco Driving Techniques (CVEDT), replaces Version 1.3 and was officially launched on Monday, 21 September. Module 1 covers vehicle control,...
Greenore Port, the strategically located, deep-water port on the east coast of Ireland, is targeting health and safety improvements with the implementation of an advanced camera system for its Liebherr Harbour Mobile Cranes (LHMs). The port teamed up with Camera Telematics to develop and install the bespoke solution, which will...
With diesel costs surging and margins being squeezed, fuel surcharges are becoming an increasingly important tool for UK transport operators — and Irish hauliers are being urged to follow suit rather than absorb spiralling fuel costs. Fuel surcharges are increasingly being used by transport operators in the UK to pass...
With diesel remaining one of the biggest costs facing any haulage operation, operators looking to improve fuel economy should not overlook the part of the truck actually in contact with the road – the tyres. Low rolling resistance (LRR) truck tyres are designed to reduce the amount of energy lost...
Further fuel protests could be on the cards if Irish hauliers are left to absorb soaring diesel costs, Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) president Ger Hyland has warned. Speaking after a meeting with Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris on Tuesday, Hyland said protests could not be ruled out...
The Volvo 100 Year Edition Truck is now available at McCarthy Commercials, main dealers for Volvo Trucks. This exclusive limited-edition model has been created to celebrate a century of Volvo innovation, engineering, quality and performance. Featuring distinctive 100 Year Edition styling, together with the advanced technology, safety, comfort and reliability...
Time is running out for anyone wishing to book their place at Logistics UK’s Transport Manager Northern Ireland conference, which returns to Culloden Hotel and Spa, Belfast on Wednesday 30 September, and which will provide all the information and advice on upcoming legislation that busy transport managers need. With an...
IRHA President Ger Hyland has warned that Irish haulage companies are being pushed to the brink by rapidly escalating operating costs, with fuel taxation remaining the immediate flashpoint. Speaking today, Hyland’s central message was that many operators—particularly smaller, family-owned firms—no longer have enough financial headroom to absorb another round of...
The Logistics Associate Apprenticeship (LAA) has reached a significant milestone following the outstanding success of apprentice Leigh-Ann Keogh, who became the first Logistics Associate Apprentice to win a medal at the WorldSkills Ireland National Competition 2026, securing a prestigious silver medal in Logistics & Freight Forwarding. Held at the RDS...