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RSA report focuses on cyclists in road crashes

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has published a new report, Serious Injuries from Single-Cyclist Collisions in Ireland, which reveals a concerning upward trend in the number of cyclists sustaining serious injuries in crashes involving no other vehicles. The study draws on data from two complementary sources, RSA collision data...

No toll relief for BEV trucks on Irish roads

While the European Parliament has voted to extend toll exemptions for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, Irish hauliers running Battery Electrics Vehicle (BEV) trucks won’t be getting any reduction in toll rates on Irish roads, HGVIreland.com can confirm. The European Parliament vote now paves the way for Member States to waive or...

RSA marks National Child Safety Day

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is marking National Child Safety Day today, Friday, 10th October with a nationwide series of events and initiatives focused on protecting Ireland’s youngest and most vulnerable road users. The day forms part of Irish Road Safety Week, which runs from Monday, 6 October to Sunday,...

FCL keeps with Krone as live events boom fuels growth

Krone Trailer UK has supplied another consignment of Mega Dry Liner trailers to FCL, as the event logistics specialist responds to surging demand in the live entertainment, sport, and exhibition sectors. The additional trailers will support FCL’s expanding operations across the UK and mainland Europe, where, says the company, reliability,...

European Parliament votes to extend toll exemptions for zero-emission HDVs

The European Parliament has voted in favour of extending toll exemptions for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles until the end of June 2031. The vote now paves the way for Member States to waive or reduce toll charges for electric and hydrogen trucks until 30th June 2031. The vote amends the so-called...

Stakeholders call for action on hydrogen to decarbonise fleet

The Hydrogen Energy Association (HEA), in partnership with the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA), is calling on the UK Government to act swiftly to ensure options are kept open for hydrogen’s critical role in decarbonising the nation’s heavy transport sector. In a joint letter sent...

Mercedes-Benz announced as Basketball Ireland’s official vehicle partner

Basketball Ireland has announced a multi-year partnership with Mercedes-Benz Vans that will see the prestigious global brand support the delivery of Basketball Ireland’s major events such as international games, Domino’s Super League and National Cup semi-finals and finals. In addition, Mercedez-Benz Vans will play a crucial part in the running...

Hauliers urged to stay focused on ICS2 customs changes despite delays

Hauliers should not become complacent about Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Phase 3, despite many EU members delaying the introduction of the cargo information system, according to Colin Robb, Head of Operations & Sales at Derry Bros. He warns that the latest postponements have resulted in a fragmented implementation for...

Stena Line and Irish Ferries to collaborate on Irish Sea

Stena Line and Irish Ferries are set to collaborate on the Irish Sea to share freight and passenger space, which will enable essential dry-docking of vessels whilst ensuring service continuity, quality and reliability. This temporary agreement will take effect from 20th November until 04th December 2025. During this time...

Budget 2026 fails Ireland’s hauliers – IRHA says

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has expressed deep disappointment at the Government’s failure to support Ireland’s haulage sector in Budget 2026. While the continuation of the Diesel Rebate Scheme is welcomed, IRHA President Ger Hyland said this alone falls far short of what is needed to secure the future...

New mobile App for professional truck drivers

The European Commission is launching a new App that lets drivers rate and review truck parking and loading areas across Europe. The new App will empower drivers, helping them make informed choices while encouraging higher standards, according to the European Commission. The Commission says the new App will allow professional...

Krone sets the benchmark for trailer load safety

Krone’s Multi Safe system is helping transport operators across Europe stay compliant, safe, and efficient, offering a solution for trailer load securing that it describes as widely adopted and proven. According to Krone, the system is fully compliant with EN 12195-1, VDI 2700, and DIN EN 12642 Code XL, which...

Balanced implementation needed as EU updates road charging directive

The European Commission has unveiled a new proposal on EU tolling rules but underlines that fair and balanced implementation is vital to ensure decarbonisation goals do not come at the expense of road transport operators’ competitiveness and Europe’s supply chains. The European Commission has presented an amended proposal to refine...

Hauliers call for Budget 2026 concessions

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has said the industry is being strangled by excessive taxation and is calling on government to implement a suite of tax concessions in Budget 2026 IRHA President Ger Hyland has written to Minister Paschal Donohoe outlining four key priorities for Budget 2026 which he...

Deerpark Haulage chooses DAF

Deerpark Haulage has taken delivery of two new new Generation DAF XF units, supplied by DAF TRP Drumkeen, Co. Donegal Specialising in the transportation of bulk liquid, the DAF XF 480 6X2 tractor units were the are additions to the Donegal-based fleet. These two stunning units were handed over to...