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IRHA calls for abolition of RSA

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has called for the abolition of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) saying it’s not fit for purpose. The call came at the IRHA Annual Conference in Galway at the weekend. IRHA President, Ger Hyland commented: “We need the Government to abolish and replace the...

IRHA calls for government support at annual conference

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) held its annual conference in Galway over the weekend and called on government to engage with the sector across a number of key areas. IRHA President Ger Hyland said the haulage industry was in crisis, and called for urgent intervention to assist the sector....

Bookings now open for CV Workshop EXPO 2026

The CV Workshop EXPO is set to make a welcome return to the RDS, Dublin on on Saturday & Sunday, 10-11th October 2026. At the 2024 event, the CV Workshop EXPO hosted more that 60 CV focused stands, and the organisers, Automotive Publications, are expecting an even stronger array of...

eStation showcases turnkey EV charging solutions at FTA Ireland council meeting

eStation, the EV charging solutions specialists, has showcased its EV charging solutions at a recent FTA Ireland’s recent quarterly council meeting Eamonn McSweeney, MD of eStation, was the guest speaker at the meaating and presented eStation’s turnkey EV Charging Solutions for corporate fleet management, sharing valuable insights and case studies...

Conal McCourt takes on Paris2Nice charity cycle

Daf Trucks Ireland is supporting its friend and and colleague Conal McCourt as he takes part in the Paris2Nice charity cycle this week, covering over 700km in six days, in aid of Together Academy. Together Academy is transforming the lives of people with Down syndrome through awareness, education and employment....

Network International chooses fuel efficient Dennison Trailers

With over 30-years experience, Network International is a global logistics provider with facilities and partner locations across Ireland, the UK and Benelux. So when their busy road freight department required a new fleet of fuel-efficient, aerodynamic trailers, they chose Dennison Trailers as their preferred supplier. The new trailer fleet, built...

Barhale tackles fleet and driver risk with SureCam video telematics

Barhale, the civil engineering, infrastructure and tunnelling specialist, has further strengthened its driver performance standards following the adoption of a video telematics solution from SureCam within its 300+ commercial fleet. Over the past 12 months, the company has recorded a 16% uplift in performance against key safety metrics. “We are...

Stena Line welcomes new UK & Ireland Ports Managing Director

Stena Line has announced a strategic restructuring of its Ports Leadership Team with the creation of a new Managing Director (MD) role for UK and Ireland Ports. The newly appointed MD, Sarah West, will join Stena Line in January 2026, bringing extensive experience and leadership to the role. This change...

Applegreen raises €2 million for Barretstown

Applegreen has now raised more than €2 million for its charity partner Barretstown. Last month, more than 80 Applegreen employees raised a combined €200,000 for Barretstown in a charity cycle from Belfast to the Barretstown campus in Co Kildare. The impact of this additional donation means that Applegreen has now...

One million connected Volvo trucks on the road

Trucks that keep moving, are safe and deliver maximum uptime and productivity for their owners. This is what Volvo Trucks wants to achieve with its digital and connected services for customers. Heavy trucks of today are sophisticated vehicles filled with advanced software systems, similar to those in passenger cars. Connectivity...

All roads lead to Irish Professional Driver Championships

Ireland’s top professional drivers are set to prove their expertise at the Irish Professional Driver Championships 2025, taking place on Saturday, 27th September at Naas Racecourse, Co. Kildare. Now in its third year, the championships will see Ireland’s finest go head-to-head not only with each other but also with an...

RSA tells motorists to be aware of UK Emergency Alert system

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users who may be travelling in border counties to be aware of a testing of the UK Emergency Alert system. The system will send a test ‘alert’ message to all mobile phones and devices across Britain and Northern Ireland on the...

EU Commissioner stresses urgent need for secure truck parking

The European Commission Vice-President for Jobs and Skills, Roxana Mînzatu, visited several truck parking areas in Belgium this week to witness first-hand the extreme disparity in conditions, ranging from a state-of-the-art facility to a site lacking even basic services. The visit, initiated by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and...

IRHA calls for root and branch examination of foreign driver recruitment rules

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is calling for a root and branch examination of the regulations that are preventing hauliers from recruiting HGV drivers and mechanics from overseas. IRHA President Ger Hyland told HGVIreland.com that urgent government reforms are needed to address red tape in bringing in drivers and...

Barriers to unlock net-zero progress revealed

A new International Road Transport (IRU) survey has, for the first time, assessed the current decarbonisation status and future investment plans of commercial road transport operators globally. Although operators are increasingly integrating decarbonisation into their strategies, key barriers and uncertainty are blocking progress, especially for SMEs. IRU’s new annual Green...