The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has expressed deep disappointment at the Government’s failure to support Ireland’s haulage sector in Budget 2026. While the continuation of the Diesel Rebate Scheme is welcomed, IRHA President Ger Hyland said this alone falls far short of what is needed to secure the future...
The European Commission is launching a new App that lets drivers rate and review truck parking and loading areas across Europe. The new App will empower drivers, helping them make informed choices while encouraging higher standards, according to the European Commission. The Commission says the new App will allow professional...
Krone’s Multi Safe system is helping transport operators across Europe stay compliant, safe, and efficient, offering a solution for trailer load securing that it describes as widely adopted and proven. According to Krone, the system is fully compliant with EN 12195-1, VDI 2700, and DIN EN 12642 Code XL, which...
The European Commission has unveiled a new proposal on EU tolling rules but underlines that fair and balanced implementation is vital to ensure decarbonisation goals do not come at the expense of road transport operators’ competitiveness and Europe’s supply chains. The European Commission has presented an amended proposal to refine...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has said the industry is being strangled by excessive taxation and is calling on government to implement a suite of tax concessions in Budget 2026 IRHA President Ger Hyland has written to Minister Paschal Donohoe outlining four key priorities for Budget 2026 which he...
Deerpark Haulage has taken delivery of two new new Generation DAF XF units, supplied by DAF TRP Drumkeen, Co. Donegal Specialising in the transportation of bulk liquid, the DAF XF 480 6X2 tractor units were the are additions to the Donegal-based fleet. These two stunning units were handed over to...
Hauliers operating in Sweden this winter, including foreign hauliers must fit their trucks with winter tyres from 1st November. The Swedish government has announced that all heavy vehicles must be fitted with winter tyres between 1st November and 10th April 2026 regardless of road conditions. Plans for a snow chain...
The star of Mercedes-Benz now shines on Euro NCAP’s truck leaderboard. In the latest round of testing, the Mercedes-Benz Actros has achieved a five-star rating in the Euro NCAP Safer Truck programme, joining Volvo’s FM and FH Aero models at the top. This marks a significant step forward for truck...
The European Union (EU) is taking a significant step towards reducing transport emissions from road freight. Commissioner for Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas has presented the Clean Transport Corridor Initiative, which seeks to accelerate the deployment of heavy-duty vehicles recharging infrastructure across key freight corridors. The initiative will start with...
Euro NCAP, Europe’s benchmark for vehicle safety assessment, extended to heavy-duty trucks since 2024, has released the results of its latest campaign. The Renault Trucks T confirms its high safety performance: it keeps its 4-star rating with an improved overall score of 76%. The model has also been awarded the...
AkzoNobel has announced the deployment of its first 100% electric trucks and urban trailer fleet together with a nationwide hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) powered fleet in partnership with XPO Logistics. The initiative will cut the company’s transport emissions by over 50% and save approximately 3,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually,...
Volvo Trucks has done it again – receiving the maximum 5-star safety rating for heavy-duty trucks from the European consumer test organization Euro NCAP. Both the Volvo FH Aero and the Volvo FM scored top results in the 2025 rating. Euro NCAP’s first ever safety test for heavy-duty commercial trucks...
Mercedes-Benz’ Actros L Pro Cabin Big Space 2648 Demonstrator is on tour courtesy of Dublin dealer MUTEC. The stunning Actros L Pro Cabin Big Space 2648 Demonstrator is a driver favourite and is praised for its exceptional comfort and advanced safety features. Combined with up to 4% fuel efficiency improvement...
The Mercedes-Benz light commercial vehicles division, whose keynote models include the Sprinter, Vito and Citan panel vans, has extended its dealer network with the appointment of Newmarket Motors as main dealers for its award-winning range. Ranked as one of Ireland’s best known and most respected motor dealerships, Newmarket Motors has...