Sligo Haulage & Distribution Ltd recently took delivery of three curtainsider trailers from Dennison Trailers. Our photo shows the third trailer leaving Dennison’s premises in Naas, Co. Kildare. The new trailers are fully ENXL rated as part of Sligo Haulage’s commitment to safety and security for the goods it carries....
Almost all Irish truck and van vehicle drivers (99%) believe the risk of driving accidents has increased in the last five years. Geotab surveyed 3,501 commercial vehicle drivers across France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK in April. Nearly all of them (95%) consider the risk of...
Volvo Trucks has introduced new aerodynamic improvements by applying a proven concept from the aerospace industry to its heavy-duty trucks. Discrete but impactful modifications to the truck cab will reduce drag, fuel consumption and CO2 significantly. Volvo recently won the 2025 Green Truck Award with the Volvo FH Aero –...
The EU has introduced a common formula for determining the risk status of operators via Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/695. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has implemented this new system, which will replace the Commercial Vehicle Operator Risk Indicator (CVORI) system. The decision to introduce the new system across the...
As the sales of new vans continue to increase across Europe and new brands enter the market, the demand for safer and sustainable vehicle options is growing. It has never been more important for businesses and tradespeople to make an informed decision when choosing their next van, especially when it...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) have urged European Commission leaders to support the road transport sector by urgently clarifying how EU rules on posted driver pay are applied by Member States. In a joint letter to European Commission’s Executive Vice-President for Social...
Logistics UK and a delegation from the business group’s Northern Ireland Freight Council met with Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins MLA on Wednesday 30 April to highlight the value of the logistics sector to Northern Ireland and ensure the sector is prioritised by policymakers at the highest level. The...
In a sector as essential — and as stretched — as road haulage and coach operations, the need for accessible, high-impact training has never been more urgent. That’s why the Road Haulage Association (RHA), in partnership with TRS Training, is proud to unveil RHA Skills — a transformative new service...
The European Commission is set to revise the so-called Roadworthiness Package with a view to enhancing road safety and embracing digital solutions, while avoiding unnecessary burdens for commercial road transport operators. The European Commission proposals aim to modernise EU legislation on periodic roadworthiness testing and technical roadside checks as well...
FTA Ireland, the group which represents the interests of the logistics industry across the country, has announced the appointment of Niall Cotton as its new interim Chief Executive. He is to replace outgoing Chief Executive Aidan Flynn, who is leaving the organisation after 14 years of dedicated service. Cotton was...
Smart Tachograph Version 2 units must be fitted to new trucks first registered since August 2023 and retrofitted to vehicles operating internationally. Trucks registered between 14th June 2019 and 31st December 2024, that were fitted with an analogue or digital non-smart tachograph had until the end of February 2025 top...