The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has warned that next week’s Budget could have a lasting impact on the future of Ireland’s transport and logistics sector, calling on Government to support an industry that underpins businesses and jobs across rural Ireland. IRHA President Ger Hyland said Government has a major...
CERTA Ireland has introduced HVO renewable diesel and AdBlue at the pump at its Kilkenny City fuel depot, expanding access to lower-carbon fuel options for hauliers, fleet operators and other diesel users. The addition brings the number of sites offering HVO across CERTA’s nationwide network to 30, as the company...
Irish hauliers undertaking domestic transport work in Spain will need to prepare for a new digital freight documentation requirement coming into force on Monday, 5 October 2026. Spain’s Electronic Administrative Control Document, known as DeCA, becomes mandatory for affected domestic road freight operations, including cabotage carried out by foreign operators....
Fuel protests in Portugal have provided another warning of the pressure facing transport businesses—and raised questions about how Irish hauliers can turn mounting frustration into effective demands for support. Hundreds of truckers took part in a go-slow protest on Friday, 25 September, travelling along the A1 motorway from Paredes towards...
Irish hauliers could face another source of pressure on diesel costs as US President Donald Trump considers restrictions on fuel exports—a move that could tighten supplies to Europe and complicate Ireland’s efforts to ease the fuel crisis. According to reporting published by The Irish Times on September 30, the US...
Irish hauliers could benefit from a reduction in insurance charges next year, following the Central Bank of Ireland’s decision to set the Insurance Compensation Fund levy at zero from 1 January 2027. The levy currently stands at 1%. Its removal affects eligible non-life insurance policies, including motor insurance, although operators...
Brigade Electronics has developed a complete video telematics safety ecosystem with the launch of a purpose-built software solution that brings together risk, compliance and fleet management into a single, secure environment. Haloniq combines the software with Brigade’s extensive hardware range, global installation capability and local support structure, helping commercial fleets...
With the fuel crisis in Ireland deepening and diesel costs putting haulage margins under increasing pressure, HGVIreland.com looks at the practical steps hauliers can take to reduce fuel consumption, cut operating costs and get more from every litre. Fuel efficiency is about more than how a driver uses the accelerator....
European discussions on subcontracting are putting a question to transport operators: when a load passes through several companies, who is responsible for the driver and the work? Subcontracting is part of everyday haulage. It helps operators cover peaks in demand, serve routes outside their own network and keep customers’ goods...
For a local delivery company or a regional service provider, a minor accident can disrupt an entire week of operations. Beyond physical vehicle damage, a collision sidelines drivers, forces missed appointments, damages customer trust, and drains valuable administrative hours. Every vehicle in a small fleet represents a critical share of...
Hauliers and drivers travelling between Ireland and Britain are being urged to check their travel documents before heading to the port, following a change to identification requirements taking effect today, Monday 28 September. The new requirement covers Irish Ferries services between Dublin and Holyhead and between Rosslare and Pembroke, as...
Ireland’s haulage industry does not need sympathy from Government. It needs certainty, meaningful fuel support and a clear recognition that the current diesel crisis is threatening the viability of businesses that keep the Irish economy moving. With Budget 2027 now just days away, the message from the road transport sector...
Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully operational, bringing digital border records to journeys into and out of the Schengen area. For Irish hauliers, its practical impact depends on the nationality of the driver behind the wheel. The system began a phased rollout in October 2025 and became fully operational...