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Progress continues on driving test waiting times โ€“ RSA says

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) today confirmed that the average national waiting time for a car driving test now stands at 10.4 weeks, a significant improvement but still in excess of its Service Level Agreement. The RSA has been working intensively to reduce waiting times following unprecedented demand. This reduction,...

IRU calls for EU-wide grace period for new customs entry rules

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is calling for a six-month EU-wide enforcement grace period for the EUโ€™s new customs import control system for goods moved by road (ICS2 release 3), warning of major disruptions at external land borders from 1 September 2025. Road transport operators must file an Entry...

RSA brings life-saving road safety message to Electric Picnic 2025

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) will once again take centre stage at Electric Picnic this weekend (29โ€“31 August) as the official road safety partner of Irelandโ€™s biggest music festival. Now in the second year of a three-year partnership, the RSA is on a mission to deliver practical, life-saving messages to...

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...

FTA Ireland disappointed with Dublin Airport decision

FTA Ireland (FTAI), the organisation that represents the businesses supporting Irelandโ€™s supply chain, has reacted with disappointment to the final decision made by An Coimisiรบn Pleanรกla (ACP) on nighttime operations at Dublin Airport. Niall Cotton, FTAIโ€™s Chief Executive, explains, the final ruling disregards recommendations made by the organisation and its...

New delivery for Woodyโ€™s Express Parcels

SDC Trailers is set to deliver 14 striking new Freespan Curtainsiders for Woody’s Express Parcels featuring a mix of urban, Moffett Mounty, tail-lift and standard 13.7m trailers with a range of heights to suit the operators transport requirements. Key features on this 13.7m model include: โœ… EN12642-XL certification โœ… Full...

FTA Ireland hosting a Sustainable Fleet Operations 1 Day Course

FTA Ireland is hosting a Sustainable Fleet Operations 1 Day Course at its premises in Dublin ( K67 A0F4) on Tuesday, 26th August, from 9.00am. Programme overview This training is aimed at preparing those managers and staff operating fleets of vehicles for the transition to net zero by 2050, by...

Phase Two of Dublin Portโ€™s Terminal 4 RoRo depot is now operational

Dublin Port has marked another major milestone with the opening of Phase Two at T4, adding 160 new trailer spaces โ€” the equivalent of over 100,000 truck movements annually. Backed by a โ‚ฌ11.7m investment, T4 will be operated by Doyle Shipping Group, supporting the continued growth in unaccompanied RoRo trade...

Stena Futura sets sail for Belfast

Stena Lines’ Stena Futura, the first of its next-gen hybrid ferries has officially set sail on her 15,000 nautical mile journey from China to Belfast. This marks a major milestone in Stena’s journey towards more sustainable and efficient freight transport. The Stena Futura will join the Belfastโ€“Heysham route in mid-September,...

Tachograph spotlight focuses on LCVs

Following the passing of the 19th August 2025 deadline, all heavy-duty vehicles registered in the EU and operating in Member States other than their Member State of registration must be fitted with G2V2 tachograph devices. With heavy-duty vehicles having completed their transition, the spot light now turns to road freight...

Campbell contracts sticks with Volvo for new FM tractor unit

Volvo Trucks has continued its long-standing relationship with Northern Irelandโ€™s Campbell Contracts, supplying the plant hire, construction and utilities business with a new Volvo FM 500 6×2 tag axle tractor unit, plated for 65-tonne GCW operation. Supplied by Damian Kerin, New Sales Executive, Dennison Commercials, the truck joins a 40-strong...

McCulla Ireland partners with Wilson’s Country

McCulla Ireland is joining with customer Wilson’s Country this week to unveil one of its newly liveried trailers โ€” a striking addition to its fleet that marks another chapter in the company’s committed partnership built on shared values. This trailer is one of 30 new Schmitz Cargobull AG refrigerated trailers...

Dennison Commercials supports Mencap NI

A team from Dennison Commercials in Ballyclare, Co. Antrim will be hiking ๐—ฆ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ on ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ in support of Mencap Northern Ireland.Mencap NI provides vital services for people with learning disabilities, from early years support to helping young adults into employment. ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ 42,000 ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ถ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ด ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ...

A vital reminder for HGV drivers to stay safe around overhead electricity lines

As Irelandโ€™s road freight network continues to grow, HGV drivers play a critical role in keeping our economy moving. ESB Networks deeply values the role played by road freight sector, and wants to ensure that operators stay safe while doing it. Claire Mulholland, ESB Networks Public Safety Manager, advises one...

Collett moves six 158 tonne engines through Dublin

Collett & Sons, a leading name in heavy transport logistics, has completed the delivery of six 158-tonne diesel engines from Dublin Port to Orion Business Park, North Dublin for a well-respected global project freight forwarder. This operation exemplifies Collettโ€™s expertise in handling complex heavy transport projects with precision and logistical...