Europe is looking increasingly towards North Africa for professional HGV drivers as the road transport industry struggles to overcome a shortage that has now reached more than half a million drivers. A new EU-supported initiative will train professional drivers in Morocco and Egypt, with selected candidates given a structured pathway...
FTA Ireland is set to host a Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (TM CPC) training course, starting on Wednesday, 30th September, offering those working in the road transport sector an opportunity to gain one of the industry’s key professional qualifications. The course will be delivered online via Zoom, making...
Ireland’s Transport Operations and Commercial Driving Apprenticeship offers young people and career changers a structured route into professional HGV driving while earning a wage and gaining a recognised qualification. The two-year programme combines employment with academic study, practical experience and professional driver training. Successful apprentices can progress from a category...
Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting Ireland’s road haulage industry, acknowledging the severe pressure operators have faced from rising fuel costs during 2026. Speaking at the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) Annual Conference, Minister O’Brien described the haulage sector as the “backbone of Ireland’s supply...
Speaking at the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) Annual Conference in Killarney on Saturday night, the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Sean Canney praised the IRHA for its important role in shaping transport and freight policy and providing Government with constructive feedback on the challenges facing Irish...
Demand for qualified HGV drivers remains strong across Ireland, creating opportunities for people seeking a new career in transport, distribution and logistics. However, becoming a professional truck driver involves considerably more than learning how to handle a large vehicle. Drivers must understand road safety, load security, vehicle checks, tachograph rules...
HGV drivers remain essential to Ireland’s economy, transporting everything from food and fuel to construction materials, machinery and consumer goods. For qualified drivers, the sector offers a wide range of employment opportunities across general haulage, distribution, retail logistics, waste management, construction, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and international transport. What HGV driving jobs...
Westward Scania marked a major milestone as the main sponsor of the Irish Road Haulage Association’s Annual Conference in Killarney. The sponsorship comes as Westward Scania celebrates 50 years as the official Scania distributor in the Republic of Ireland, adding extra significance to its support for one of the most...
Becoming a professional HGV driver in Ireland involves considerably more than holding an ordinary car licence. Drivers must obtain the correct truck licence, meet medical standards and, in most cases, secure a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence before they can drive commercially. Whether you are considering a new career in...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and Transport & Environment (T&E) are calling on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to launch a strategic dialogue on heavy-duty vehicle decarbonisation. For Ireland, where road freight remains overwhelmingly dependent on diesel, the outcome could have major implications for hauliers, fleet operators...
Ireland’s hauliers need a firm commitment that the enhanced 12 cent per litre diesel rebate will continue beyond the end of 2026. The Government’s decision to retain the enhanced rebate until 31 December 2026 has provided some welcome relief to operators battling high diesel and operating costs. But another short-term...
Hauliers and road transport operators who have been asked to provide additional information under the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) have been given more time to update their applications – but the deadline is now absolute. The Department of Transport has confirmed that affected applicants have until 12 noon on...
When Minister for Climate, Environment, Energy and Transport Darragh O’Brien addresses the Irish Road Haulage Association Annual Conference in Killarney this weekend, Ireland’s hauliers will be looking for more than another acknowledgement of the “important role” they play in the economy, writes John Loughran, Managing Editor, HGVIreland.com. They already know...
When Minister for Climate, Environment, Energy and Transport Darragh O’Brien addresses the Irish Road Haulage Association Annual Conference in Killarney this weekend, Ireland’s hauliers will be looking for more than warm words about the importance of the industry. They need answers. More importantly, they need action. The IRHA Annual Conference...
The major challenges facing Ireland’s road haulage industry will be brought directly to Government Ministers, TDs and MEPs when the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) holds its Annual Conference in Killarney on 4th and 5th September. A strong political presence is expected at this year’s conference, providing licensed road haulage...