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Traffic advice for international hauliers

International hauliers are reminded that some European Union countries will observe national holidays this month, resulting in traffic restrictions for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). Our friends at trans.info are reporting that several EU member states are celebrating national holidays in the coming month. Due to a public holiday in Italy,...

McGrath Waste Management chooses Kraker

McGrath Waste Management has chosen Kraker Trailers for its latest moving floor trailer. The Castlebar, Co. Mayo headquartered opertion has chosen a Kraker Trailers K-Force moving floor trailer supplied by Setanta Vehicle Sales. Key features: ▪️130 c/yd ▪️BPW AXLE & Suspension with Airsafe feature. ▪️21 plank 18/8MM HDI Cargo floor....

New formula for determining operator risk status

As previously reported on HGVIreland.com the European Union has introduced a new formula for determining operator risk status. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has adopted this system, replacing the Commercial Vehicle Operator Risk Indicator (CVORI). The EU has introduced a common formula for determining the risk status of operators via...

Drivers urged not to drink and drive this Bank Holiday Weekend

Ahead of the June Bank Holiday Weekend, the Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána and Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports at the Department of Transport, Séan Canney, are urging all road users to never drive under the influence of alcohol....

New Static Safety Camera N25 Kilkenny

A new Static Safety Camera on the N25 Kilkenny, will commence operation from Friday, 30th May 2025. Vehicles detected driving in excess of the posted speed limit will be subject to prosecution from 12 midday Friday, 30th May 2025. Prosecution of speeding offences takes place by Fixed Charge Notice (FCN)....

Budgie takes delivery of new Scania 770S

As part of the company’s fleet renewal, Hannon Transport is introducing 220 new Scania trucks across its temperature-controlled network, reinforcing its commitment to service quality, sustainability, and operational resilience. Fittingly, the very first of these new units, a Scania 770S, was handed over to Terence “Budgie” McGeown, Hannon Transport’s longest-serving...

McConaghy Refrigerated Distribution refreshes fleet with Schmitz Cargobull

Northern Ireland haulier McConaghy Refrigerated Distribution has refreshed its specialist fleet with 12 new Schmitz Cargobull S.KO COOL semi-trailers. The dual-temperature trailers come equipped with the manufacturer’s Ferry Operation package, which includes reinforced bodywork, protective skids and additional restraints. Richard McConaghy, Managing Director at McConaghy Refrigerated Distribution, says: “We have...

Motis Ireland set to exhibit at Multimodal Birmingham

Motis Ireland, the European transport industry’s one-stop-shop has confirmed its attendance at Multimodal Birmingham, which takes place at the NEC. Birmingham, 17-19th June.With services ranging from freight ferries, to motorway tolls, to ENS, S&S filings and secure truck parking with M-PARK Motis Ireland is there to support your business across...

UTS Fleet teams up with Queclink Wireless Solutions

UTS Fleet, a specialist in vehicle cameras, transport software and tracking technology, has entered into a hardware partnership with Queclink Wireless Solutions to develop a video-enabled, all-in-one telematics system. The highly configurable solution will use the CV200 smart dashcam, fully integrated with the UTS platform, to deliver combined fleet and...

RSA launches action plan to cut driving test waiting times

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has today launched a comprehensive action plan aimed at reducing driving test waiting times nationwide. The Government has tasked the RSA with reducing this to the target of 10 weeks. The plan announced today sets out clear actions to bring the average waiting time down...

HS8 Haulage chooses SDC Trailers

HS8 Haulage has chosen SDC Trailers for its latest high-spec addition – a brand-new Sliding Roof Curtainsider offering exceptional flexibility with loading from the roof, side, or rear. The livestock and general haulier based in the Outer Hebrides has added a trailer that is packed with premium features, engineered for...

Killaloe Bypass road project opens

Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, has officially opened the Killaloe Bypass road project, a transformative 6.2km development which includes the first new vehicular bridge across the Shannon in more than three decades. The project is located in the vicinity of the twin towns of Killaloe, Co Clare and Ballina, Co...

Polar Ice retains TruckSafe Gold and Green Standards

Polar Ice has successfully retained its TruckSafe Gold and Green Standards following a recent audit. This achievement reflects the company’s unwavering commitment to road safety, environmental sustainability, and operational excellence. Polar ICE has aligned its transport operations to the FTA Ireland TruckSafe standard since 2019. Achieving and retaining these standards...

D.Dunne & Sons takes delivery of MAN TGS tipper

Dunne & Sons Haulage has taken delivery of a new MAN TGS 35.440 8 x4 tipper, supplied by MAN Truck & Bus Ireland. The new truck features a Sleeper Cab and is fitted with a Fitzgerald’s Tar Spec tipping body.  

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Caffrey International returns to Renault Trucks

Caffrey International has added 20 new Renault T High 480s to its ever expanding fleet. Following the successful acquisition of five Renault trucks in 2024, Caffrey International has returned to Setanta Vehicle Sales for another 20 brand-new Renault T-High 480 4x2s. The handover was completed by Setanta Vehicle Sales, Dealer...