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Freeburn Transport chooses Kraker

Co. Tyrone based Freeburn Transport has taken delivery three Kraker Trailers Moving Floor Trailers supplied by Setanta Vehicle Sales in Dublin. The trailers form part of an impressive order of 10 for Freeburn Transport, with the remaining trailers set for delivery in Q1 2026. The trailers are built to a...

IRHA says insurance costs are crippling rural Ireland

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has demanded urgent Government action to tackle spiralling insurance costs, warning that soaring premiums are forcing small businesses across rural Ireland to shut down. IRHA President Ger Hyland said hauliers feel “helpless” as motor, employer liability and public liability insurance costs continue to rise....

Two new Volvo FH trucks for Jordan Haulage

Cork-based Jordan Haulage has taken delivery of two new Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter 6×2 tag axle tractor units – its first trucks from the Swedish manufacturer. The young, growing firm will use its latest additions for a wide range of general haulage duties across the whole of Ireland. Owner, Jordan...

eStation showcases turnkey EV charging solutions at FTA Ireland council meeting

eStation, the EV charging solutions specialists, has showcased its EV charging solutions at a recent FTA Ireland’s recent quarterly council meeting Eamonn McSweeney, MD of eStation, was the guest speaker at the meaating and presented eStation’s turnkey EV Charging Solutions for corporate fleet management, sharing valuable insights and case studies...

Network International chooses fuel efficient Dennison Trailers

With over 30-years experience, Network International is a global logistics provider with facilities and partner locations across Ireland, the UK and Benelux. So when their busy road freight department required a new fleet of fuel-efficient, aerodynamic trailers, they chose Dennison Trailers as their preferred supplier. The new trailer fleet, built...

Queclink gains industry recognition for high-performance telematics innovation

Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, has won the coveted IoT Evolution Product of the Year Award for its GV850 Series of high-performance tracking units. The 4G Linux-Based Telematics Gateway has been recognised as a game-changer in the marketplace, redefining how sophisticated, data-intensive IoT applications...

Descartes named top provider of Cloud-based TMS solutions

Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce has been named in ARC Advisory Group’s Transportation Management Systems Global Market Research (2024 – 2029) report as the leading provider of software as a service (SaaS) and cloud-based hosting services for transportation management systems (TMS) and also...

Stay ahead of regulations with Logistics UK’s transport manager conferences  

Anyone responsible for keeping commercial vehicle fleets compliant, safe and efficient is urged to join Logistics UK this autumn for the 25th anniversary of its industry-leading series of Transport Manager conferences. With ten events taking place across the country plus a virtual event, the conferences provide operators with the latest...

New Euro 5 diesel bans set to come into effect in Italy

New entry bans for Euro 5 diesel vehicles will come into force in Italy later this year. Trans.info is reporting that from 1 October 2025 the bans will apply to cities with more than 30,000 inhabitants in four northern regions: Piedmont, Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna and Veneto. The regulations will apply to...

SureCam teams up with Enterprise FLex-E-Rent

SureCam will be showcasing the latest advancements in video-enabled fleet technology at Enterprise Flex-E-Rent’s Vehicle Repair & Maintenance Conference 2025. The video telematics specialist has teamed up with Enterprise to support the annual event, which is attended by more than 150 fleet industry professionals that are responsible for supporting over...

Derry Bros expands office network to support smooth and efficient cross border freight movements

Freight customs specialist Derry Bros has expanded its presence within the UK and mainland Europe with the opening of two new offices in London and Poznan. The company has increased its office network to four to meet strong demand for customs clearance support from hauliers contending with new and...

Fuelwise announced as exclusive HGVIreland.com Newsletter sponsor

Fuelwise, Ireland’s oldest and highest rated fuel card supplier, has been announced as headline sponsor of the HGV Ireland Weekly Email Newsletter.

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Top tips for improving your driving experience

Whether you drive professionally or simply love to get behind the wheel, there are many reasons why you may be on the lookout for ways to improve your driving experience. After all, driving is about far more than getting from A to B; it is an experience that can be...

SSE and Applied Driving extend partnership

SSE, a leading generator of renewable electricity, has extended its partnership with Applied Driving following success in compliance with permits to drive, as well as a significant reduction in collisions. Since the company’s driver risk management programme was launched in 2015 – implemented and managed by Applied Driving – SSE...

New Totalkare mobile column lifts for Antrim workshop

Overlander, a manufacturer of equestrian, commercial and leisure vehicles, has invested in mobile column lifts from Totalkare for its new Antrim workshop.

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