FTA Ireland calls for roadmap for the haulage industry
August 29, 2025
The European Commission’s proposal to extend toll exemptions for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles is a welcome step but broader Eurovignette reforms are still urgently needed, according to the International Road Transport Union (IRU) The IRU has welcomed the European Commission’s proposal to extend toll exemptions for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, including trucks...
At CameraMatics, the number one priority is – and always will be – keeping all road users safe. The company is all about proactive prevention, helping fleets avoid accidents before they happen. That’s why MaeraMatics has added new layers to its Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), giving drivers even greater...
EBB Group, the UK and Ireland’s independent paper and board supplier, recently purchased a brand new DAF XB 230 FA 4×2 rigid unit from DAF Trucks Ireland. The 12-tonne unit will enter operation, delivering paper, board and office supplies around Ireland. With an over 90 year history, and a fantastic...
Somers Commercials Ltd, celebrating 45 years in business this year, is holding a four day extravanganza at it’s premises in Camolin, Co Wexford from Tuesday 19th to Friday to Friday 22nd August. The company is set to showcase 45 years of excellence, charting the company’s humble beginings in 1980 to...
DAF Trucks Ireland recently handed over this stunning New Generation DAF XF 480 to Kelly Environmental Services. The 8X2 rigid unit has been fitted with a tanker body by Crossland Tankers and additional lighting by TRP, preparing the vehicle to enter operation. Family-run business, Kelly Environmental Services, is Ireland’s leading...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is running an impactful road safety intervention at Dublin Airport, as part of its annual Tourism Campaign. Taking over the SkyBridge, the pedestrian walkway in Terminal 1, the dual focus campaign reminds tourists to drive on the left and mind their speed. The campaign focuses...
Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, has launched an asset and cargo monitoring tool for the logistics and material handling marketplace. The robust and compact Bluetooth beacon boasts advanced tracking, easy installation and long-life battery, making it ideal for a wide range of management and...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has briefed Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien on a cross-border levey that has cost Irish hauliers €40 million in the past 12 months. Irish hauliers operating in Northern Ireland have to pay a £10 per day levy, which the IRHA has described as “inequitable and...
Flynn Transport has taken delivery of two Two K-Force trailers from Setanta Vehicle Sales. The trailers have a 130 cubic yard capacity, with SAF axles and Dawbarn sheeting system. Other features include: 18/8HDI 21plank cargo floor Plating on inside of trailer Top rail reinforced. Alloy rims. Contact Setanta Vehicle Sales...
Fusion Logistics Ireland is expanding operations with a new 100,000 square foot state-of-the-art warehousing facility. The company is investing €15 million in a brand-new 100,000 sq ft warehousing facility at its Annacotty Co. Limerick HQ, nearly doubling its capacity and creating local jobs. When complete the company will boost pallet...
The Road Haulage Association (RHA)in the UK is calling for a professional driver’s visa exemption to the Entry / Exit Scheme (EES), when it goes live across the Schengen area in October. The Entry/Exit System (EES) is a planned European Union system for electronically recording the entry and exit of...
Euope’s zero emission Heavy Duty Vehicle (HDV) fleet is estimated to reach up to 600,000 vehicles by 2030 with up to 90 per cent of those vehicles being battery electric vehicles, according to research conducted by the European Commission, and published in a recent communication. This estimation is based on...
Collett & Sons Ltd, a UK leader in specialist heavy transport, has confirmed the purchase of new Goldhofer Stepstar trailers, with delivery scheduled for September 2025. The latest investment includes two 3-axle and two 4-axle step-frames, which will further enhance Collett’s operational capabilities and reinforce its commitment to high-performance equipment...
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney, and Minister of State with responsibility for Rural Transport, Jerry Buttimer, have welcomed the Department of Transport’s allocation of €24.33 billion under the National Development Plan Review 2025. Transport...
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