Minister of State SeĂ¡n Canney has recognised the importance of modernising Driver CPC and attracting younger people into professional driving, as European haulage operators face an estimated shortage of more than 500,000 truck drivers. Driver recruitment and training featured in discussions between the Minister, the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA)...
The ever-popular Roadway Ireland Podcast is now live and features Phil Barnes who explains that Geotab Investigations is helping fleet operators improve road safety, protect drivers and resolve collisions faster through advanced telematics, vehicle data and optional AI-powered cameras. Phil explains how the technology provides fleet managers, safety officers and...
Smaller European haulage operators face a difficult squeeze as driver shortages restrict the work they can accept, while diesel costs increase the financial pressure of keeping trucks on the road. For Irish hauliers, the combination presents a clear business risk: winning additional work offers little benefit if there is no...
Approximately one in three commercial vehicle drivers inspected by Road Safety Authority (RSA) officers so far this year were found to be non-compliant with EU driving and rest time and tachograph rules. The RSA says its officers have checked 2,700 commercial vehicle drivers to date, with approximately 33 per cent...
Eight recent Leaving Certificate graduates and six female apprentices are among the fifth intake joining the Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship (CDAP) at ATU Sligo. The new cohort marks another milestone for the programme, which combines workplace experience with academic learning to prepare apprentices for careers in transport and...
Irish hauliers are being advised that additional Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) payments are targeted for completion before the end of 2026, but operators refused support still face uncertainty over when they can appeal. The Department of Transport’s stated aim is to complete the extension payment process before year end....
The extension of the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) will provide additional support for existing applicants, but operators excluded from the scheme face two different outcomes: an appeals process for those refused support, and no reopening for businesses that did not apply. The Department of Transport has confirmed that operators...
Italy has postponed planned restrictions on Euro 5 diesel vehicles in four northern regions for another year, providing welcome breathing space for transport operators, including Irish hauliers travelling to northern Italy. The Italian Government has confirmed that the proposed restrictions, originally scheduled to take effect on 1 October 2026, will...
Winning a new customer is welcome news for any haulage business. However, before accepting the first load, operators should establish exactly what the work involves, how it will be priced and what is required to secure payment. A few straightforward checks at the outset can help prevent delivery problems, disputed...
German hauliers are facing a difficult combination of diesel costs, COâ‚‚-related toll charges and lengthy waits for payment, while weak freight demand limits their ability to secure better rates. For Irish operators carrying goods to and from Germany, the pressures underline the importance of recovering journey costs and keeping a...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) and International Road Transport Union (IRU) have urged the Government to prioritise financial support for struggling hauliers, tackle late payments and push through critical EU transport legislation during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The issues were raised during a meeting...
Applicants to the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) will receive an additional payment covering September and October without having to submit a fresh application, the Department of Transport has confirmed. The Government approved the extension on Tuesday, 13 October. Payments will be issued using information already supplied by applicants, while...
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...