Europe’s worsening HGV driver shortage is prompting renewed attention in Brussels, with driver training, working conditions and recruitment barriers emerging as key priorities for the road transport industry. With an estimated 500,000 truck driver vacancies across Europe, the shortage is no longer simply a recruitment problem. It is increasingly becoming...
Queclink Wireless Solutions has been recognised by the 2026 AutoTech Breakthrough Awards for the development of innovative technologies for the automotive and road transport sectors. The company scooped the Vehicle Tracking Solution of the Year Award for its GV75MG SAT satellite-enabled device, which has been developed to operate in the...
CameraMatics has become sole supplier of connected fleet safety and visibility systems to commercial vehicles operating within the Irish arm of Briggs Group, following the consolidation of several fleets owned by the business. Now fitted to close to 100 light commercial vehicles and trucks across Briggs Transport, Briggs Equipment and...
A dedicated Irish website offering free, practical advice to HGV drivers is making a valuable contribution to the haulage industry by helping newcomers bridge the gap between passing their driving test and becoming confident, competent professional drivers. HGV Smart Ireland, the brainchild of Christa Dillon, a professional HGV driver, Transport...
Ireland’s dependence on ferry services and its geographical separation from mainland Europe must be taken into account when Brussels develops transport and environmental policies, according to the concerns raised by Irish MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú. The issue has gained additional significance following the European Commission’s publication of its first EU...
Tyre retailers providing an emergency breakdown service are urged to register for a free listing in the Irish Tyre Industry Yearbook & Diary 2027 Every tyre retailer in Ireland receives a copy of the Yearbook & Diary, giving your business valuable visibility across the trade. The directory helps fleet operators,...
The Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) has been extended for a further two months for September and October. Funding of €73 million has been allocated to continue to assist haulage and passenger operators with the high price of diesel. “The extension of the Road Transporters Support Scheme recognises the challenges...
The European Commission has stepped up its monitoring of Europe’s increasingly strained diesel market, amid growing concerns over high fuel prices, global supply pressures and the impact on road transport operators. Senior representatives from the European Commission and EU Member States met on 2 October under the Energy Union Task...
European truck toll costs have increased by approximately 20 per cent since 2023, adding another major expense for Irish hauliers already struggling with high diesel prices, driver costs and tightening margins. The figure comes from analysis published by the International Road Transport Union (IRU), rather than an official EU-wide tariff....
France has asked the European Commission to temporarily relax European fuel-quality specifications in an effort to increase refinery output and ease pressure on diesel supplies. The proposal could help place more diesel on the European market, potentially benefiting Irish hauliers facing exceptionally high fuel costs. However, Brussels has not approved...
Irish hauliers carrying food and agricultural products between Ireland and Britain could benefit from fewer border checks and simpler certification under a proposed UK–EU agreement. However, operators still need clarity on when the changes will take effect and how they will work on individual routes. The second UK–EU summit will...
Senior European road-safety representatives have met in Dublin to examine how Member States can accelerate progress towards safer roads, with infrastructure investment, funding and stronger national delivery at the centre of discussions. The EU High Level Group on Road Safety meeting brought together the European Commission and senior representatives from...
Budget 2027 has delivered some welcome breathing space for Irish hauliers, but it has also left a much bigger question unanswered: why has Ireland not used the European Union’s temporary fuel-aid framework to provide more substantial, cost-based support to road transport operators? The Budget measures include an additional two months...
rish hauliers, fleet operators and workshop teams have every reason to head to the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, this weekend, as the CV Workshop EXPO, Auto Trade EXPO and 271 Truck & Trailer EXPO bring the industry together on Saturday and Sunday, 10–11 October. From the parts and equipment that keep...