Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has announced details of the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) for hauliers, ‘own account’ road haulage operators and bus and coach operators. The RTSS supports the road transport sector in recognition of its essential role in Ireland’s supply chains, for businesses and in providing essential...
Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, and Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney, have today granted approval to permit Blood Bikes Medical Transport to use the bus lane network while carrying out their vital services. Blood Bike groups use vehicles to...
Asda has begun introducing to its fleet an additional 55 temperature-controlled step-frame moving-deck double deck trailers manufactured by Tiger, following successful trials last year. The order is Tiger’s first for the dual-temperature variant of its refrigerated lifting deck trailer and will provide versatility for transporting chilled and frozen goods across...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the European Parliament’s adoption of the agreement reached with the Council on the CountEmissionsEU regulation, establishing a common EU approach to emissions calculation for road transport. CountEmissionsEU will introduce a common method for calculating greenhouse gas emissions, based on a global standard,...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has welcomed the publication of Government fuel supports, acknowledging the constructive engagement that has taken place between the association and Government over the past two months. The IRHA said the supports represent an important step in recognising the pressures faced by hauliers, particularly in...
Improving truck aerodynamics is one of the most effective ways to cut fuel consumption—especially at highway speeds where air resistance dominates. Here’s how it works and what kind of savings you can realistically expect. Why aerodynamics matter At speeds above ~80 km/h, aerodynamic drag becomes the biggest force a truck...
XPO Logistics, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end supply chain solutions across Europe, has been chosen by B&Q, a leading home improvement retailer in the UK and Ireland, as its home delivery partner in Ireland. Together, B&Q and XPO Logistics will continue to enhance the home delivery...
Adare International Transport has chosen Volvo for its lastest acquisition – a stunning FH13 500 6×2 Aero Globetrotter. The new truck comes with a massive factory specification for ultimate performance & fuel efficiency: Turbo Compound Engine Globetrotter Cab Dura-Bright Alloy Wheels Front & Rear Air Suspension Cab on Air Continental...
The Department of Transport is putting the final touches to the recently announced Road Transporters Support Scheme, before bringing it to government for final approval, HGVIreland.com can confirm. A spokesperson at the Department of Transport has confirmed that the scheme will support both licenced and own account hauliers, as well...
drop2shop, one of Ireland’s newest and fastest growing parcel collections and returns services is partnering with leading European fashion marketplace Vinted, further expanding delivery choices for customers across the Republic of Ireland. Under the partnership, customers buying and selling via Vinted can, for the first time, use drop2shop’s growing network...
Forcing traffic to stop at toll booths across Ireland is costing millions in wasted diesel, causing traffic delays and minor accidents, and generating thousands of tonnes of carbon emissions for Ireland annually, according to EU Transport Committee MEP, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú. Ms Ní Mhurchú says forcing trucks, buses, and cars...
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien attended a meeting of EU Transport Ministers on Tuesday to discuss the impact of the crisis in the Middle East on the transport sector across the EU. This follows a recent emergency meeting of EU Energy Ministers which the Minister also attended. The link between...
Euro NCAP has tested seven new trucks in the Regional Distribution category, where five were awarded the maximum five-star safety rating and all were judged to be CitySafe. An additional five-star rating and CitySafe label was achieved by a vehicle in the Utility sector. The latest tested commercial vehicles are...
EU transport ministers have held an informal video conference to assess the impact of developments in the Middle East on the transport sector, marking an important step towards a coordinated EU response to rising fuel costs and market volatility. The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the swift convening...