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FTA Ireland makes pre Budget submission

The logistics and freight sector is at a critical juncture facing rising costs, urgent decarbonisation targets, and a growing skills shortage. In its latest pre-budget submission, FTA Ireland has outlined key policy recommendations to help future-proof the sector while supporting climate goals and economic resilience.     Top Priorities: โœ…...

Queclink discusses fleet data sourcing

Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, will be addressing the importance of an effective fleet data strategy at the Telematics & Connected Mobility Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania. The companyโ€™s UK Sales Director, Vernon Bonser, will join a panel of industry experts for the discussion โ€“...

Driver CPC Trainer required

ADTA, the driver training specialists, is looking to to recruit a part-time Trainer for Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 for training in its Mullingar, Cavan and Carlow centres. Yvonne Sheehan of ADTA.ie commented: โ€œADTA prides itself on providing top-class professional training in a relaxed environment with personable...

Book now for Decarbonising Transport Conference and Exhibition

Hosted by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) the Decarbonising Transport Conference and Exhibition takes place on Tuesday 9th of September 2025 in The Johnstown Estate, Enfield, County Meath. Speakers will consist of policy makers, exemplars from both business and public sectors and an expert panel discussion to close....

Penneys are on the move

Retail giant Penneys have unveiled a fresh fleet of 11 newly branded Penneys trailers across Ireland. Wrapped in the iconic phrase โ€œThanks hun, Penneys!โ€ these trailers will bring a fun new look to the brand’s logistics operation – delivering the products customers love to many of its stores nationwide. The...

How to develop a vehicle safety checklist

MotorTron Limited, the fleet management solution specialists, offers a few tips on keepting your fleet safe and compliant on the road. Creating a vehicle safety checklist isnโ€™t just best practice, itโ€™s essential for compliance, security, and driver safety. According to the Road Safety Authority (RSA): โ€œDrivers should carry out a...

HGV operators get G2V2 tachograph warning

HGV operators involved in international transport must replace their analog, first-generation digital, or first-generation intelligent (G2V1) tachographs with second-generation intelligent (G2V2) devices by Monday 19th August. Carriers who delay modernization risk not only penalties but also serious operational difficulties. According to EU Regulation 2020/1054, from August 19th, 2025, all heavy...

HVO now available at CERTA Greenogue!

CERTA Ireland has reported that HVO fuel is now available at its facility in Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Dublin. Greenogue customers are now able to fill up with this renewable diesel alternative designed to cut carbon by up to 90 per cent without reducing performance. Whether you’re operating a large...

Navigating the road to net zero for final-mile deliveries with EVs

For commercial fleets across the globe, transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) is no longer in the realm of experimentation; itโ€™s now a mission-critical priority, writes Gary Taylor, Vice President of Fleet Solutions in EMEA, Descartes And with regulatory deadlines approaching and pressure from customers and stakeholders alike increasing, fleet operators...

McCarthy goes electric with very special Volvo

McCarthy Commercials is Cork is preparing a very special fully electric Volvo FM Low Entry truck, which will be entering service in the coming weeks. The first of its kind in Ireland, the truck features a combination of increased visibility, ergonomic design & and zero tailpipe emissions, which has resulted...

CERTA helps HGV operators make the switch to HVO

CERTA is helping some of Ireland’s leading businesses to realise the benefits of switching their fossil fuel based operations to running on HVO. Businesses of all kinds have made the switch with the help of CERTA’s team of HVO specialists and achieving real milestones including: โœ… Up to 90% Lower...

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Brittany Ferries is set to increase sailings between Rosslare and Cherbourg from five to seven per week starting in October, filling the gap left by Stena Lineโ€™s withdrawal. A new Tuesday 21:00 departure is included, with more additions coming soon. The expansion supports Irish hauliers and offers more travel options...

Interior Systems chooses DAF XD rigid truck

Interior Creations based in Oldcastle in Co. Meath has taken delivery of a new 18tonne DAF XD 310 truck. Supplied by DAF Trucks Ireland the truck comes an XD Sleeper Cab specification, amongst a host of features including extractable front drawer in the dash, mechanical cab suspension and corner view...

O’Reilly Transport Ireland chooses Volvo

O’Reilly Transport Ireland has taken delivery 15 new Volvo โ€œAeroโ€ FH 6×2 tractor units, supplied by Irish Commercials Oโ€™Reilly Transport Ireland is a trusted and long-established leader in logistics and transport services across the Irish Sea, as well as within the UK and Irish domestic markets. These Volvo FH13 460...

New HGV registrations plummet in first seven months of year

New HGV registrations for the first seven months of the year are down more than 11 per cent, figures released by the Society of Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) confirm. Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) registrations are down 18.8 per cent (380) compared to July 2024 (468). Year to date, HGVs are...