Tesco Ireland has moved over a third of its Grocery Home Shopping fleet from diesel to HVO, supplied by Certa with plans to increase this to 200 vans by the end of 2026, covering 15 store locations nationwide. Certa now supplies HVO at 28 locations across Ireland, with more coming...
When Westward Scania were looking for ways to mark their 50th anniversary of the Scania Truck, Bus & Coach & Parts distributorship for Ireland, they decided that one thing they could do is a Special edition truck for their legion of fans. Scania’s Irish customers have always been huge fans...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising road users to take extra care when using the roads, as Met Éireann has issued Yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms, with the risk of torrential downpours and localised flooding. The Yellow Thunderstorm warning is in place for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon and...
The European road freight transport market has returned to growth in 2025, reaching €440bn after a period of near-stagnation, according to new research published today by Ti Insight (Ti). The market is forecast to grow steadily to €483bn by 2030, driven by strengthening international trade flows, regulatory shifts, and structural...
SureCam and Peoplesafe’s video-enabled worker safety service has achieved emergency response times more than 150% quicker than standard 999 calls, providing the fastest and most comprehensive driver protection solution currently available to commercial fleet operators. Following a live trial undertaken in collaboration with Geotab, a global leader in connected...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has repeated its call on Government to extend fuel supports until at least the early autumn IRHA President, Ger Hyland, said the containing volatility in the Middle East means the government must maintain fuel supports in place until we are sure that a lasting...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is calling for practical improvements to the EU Industrial Accelerator Act. IRU’s new position paper on the European Commission’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) calls for practical adjustments to ensure the framework strengthens industrial competitiveness and decarbonisation without undermining the road transport sector. Presented...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution on the roads as Met Éireann has issued a weather warning for high temperatures. The Yellow High Temperature Warning for Ireland runs from 12:00 on Tuesday to 9am on Friday, with temperatures exceeding 25 degrees, and possibly reaching...
William Townsend from Co, Wexford , has taken delivery of a new Scania tractor unit supplied by Garrett O Sullivan from Commercial Repair s Services , Dunshaughlin Co Meath. The new unit came fitted with: ✅roof position lights x5 ✅headboard ✅visor position lights ✅cat 2 warning lights ✅lower grill strip...
Finnlines is set to expand its freight service between Rosslare Europort and Zeebrügge, Belgium, by adding a second ro-ro vessel to the route. The expansion will provide customers with increased capacity and more frequent departures between Ireland and mainland Europe. To meet growing customer demand, Finnlines is strengthening the service...
Flogas has issued its latest batch of Renewable Fuel Declarations to Flogas Bio-CNG customers, which provide independently verified evidence of the lifecycle greenhouse gas emission savings achieved through the use of renewable biomethane in transport operations. Through the Renewable Fuel Assurance Scheme (RFAS), customers receive certified declarations detailing the emissions...
Elis, a leading commercial and industrial laundry, workwear, linen and washroom solutions service provider, is boosting its HGV fleet through the phased introduction of 140 additional rigids from DAF dealer Ford & Slater in partnership with Tiger Trailers, who have also supplied what will be their third double deck for...
hhhThe Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has called on Government to extend fuel supports until at least the early autumn IRHA President, Ger Hyland, described yesterday’s peace deal in the Middle East as volatile and called on the government to maintain fuel supports in place until we are sure that...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has raised the issue of road tolls and their impact on the haulage industry following the intervention of Offaly TD, Carol Nolan. Independent TD Carol Nolan has highlighted figures showing that €23.7 million was collected at the Portlaoise toll plaza in 2025 alone, raising...
Inspired by the legendary Irish warrior Setanta, Renault Trucks Ireland has unveiled its latest show truck. Renault Trucks Ireland says the the build represents strength, craftsmanship, and attention to detail from some of the best names in the industry combined. Renault Trucks Irelandnwould like to thank: VanKessel Truck Styling who...