As Bike Week 2025 draws to a close, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is highlighting the safety challenges faced by cyclists on Irish roads with the publication of the Cyclist Spotlight Report: Fatalities and Serious Injuries 2020-2024. Based on Irish collision data, the report provides an in-depth analysis of the...
One of Ireland’s best known and long-established hauliers reports major time savings, faster reporting, improved transparency and reduced admin since switching from a paper-based transport management system. J Ryan Group is a family-run business, established in the 1970’s in Ballywilliam, Wexford by founders Jerry and John Ryan. From its main...
IVECO has successfully completed the testing of its pioneering technology with Plus, an AI-first autonomous trucking software company, DSV and dm. A multi-month project to test semi-autonomous trucks jointly developed by IVECO and Plus was concluded with a real-world test. The project results demonstrated the key benefits of autonomous trucking...
Lift Technology Ltd has taken delivery of a brand new SDC Forklift Carrier, which comes equipped with a sliding roof, hydraulically operated rear ramps and a low loading angle to facilitate the transport of fork trucks with low ground clearance. Key features include: ➡ 13.71m length ➡ Hydraulic Power pack...
Sligo Haulage & Distribution Ltd recently took delivery of three curtainsider trailers from Dennison Trailers. Our photo shows the third trailer leaving Dennison’s premises in Naas, Co. Kildare. The new trailers are fully ENXL rated as part of Sligo Haulage’s commitment to safety and security for the goods it carries....
Almost all Irish truck and van vehicle drivers (99%) believe the risk of driving accidents has increased in the last five years. Geotab surveyed 3,501 commercial vehicle drivers across France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK in April. Nearly all of them (95%) consider the risk of...
Volvo Trucks has introduced new aerodynamic improvements by applying a proven concept from the aerospace industry to its heavy-duty trucks. Discrete but impactful modifications to the truck cab will reduce drag, fuel consumption and CO2 significantly. Volvo recently won the 2025 Green Truck Award with the Volvo FH Aero –...
The EU has introduced a common formula for determining the risk status of operators via Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/695. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has implemented this new system, which will replace the Commercial Vehicle Operator Risk Indicator (CVORI) system. The decision to introduce the new system across the...
As the sales of new vans continue to increase across Europe and new brands enter the market, the demand for safer and sustainable vehicle options is growing. It has never been more important for businesses and tradespeople to make an informed decision when choosing their next van, especially when it...
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