• HGV Ireland - September 17, 2025

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EU ready to revise HGV driving licence rules

The European Commission’s proposal to revise the driving licence rules provides the possibility to remove some of the major barriers to attracting more talent to the EU pool of drivers, according to the International Road Transport Union.

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RSA champions 30 km / hour speed limits in urban areas

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is championing a new campaign for 30 km / hour speed limits in urban areas.

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Go-Pak expands service to customers in Ireland

The Go-Pak Group – a leading global manufacturer providing product and packaging solutions to the foodservice, cash and carry and retail sectors – has launched a strategic partnership with Dixon Transport, warehousing and distribution leader and JBM Freight, global freight forwarders to enhance its service within the Irish and European...

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Christmas Road Safety Campaign Launched

The Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána, and the Department of Transport and Department of Justice are together urging road users to act responsibly and safely when using the roads throughout the Christmas and New Year period. The call was made at the launch of a new road safety...

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Weather Warning for Ice

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to prepare for cold weather conditions as Met Eireann have issued a yellow warning for cold temperatures and with icy patches for the following counties from Wednesday evening, 29 November: Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Leitrim,...

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Preparing for Peak Season Precision

Preparing for the rise and fall in demand around peak season shopping is nothing new to retailers – certainly not for pure-play ecommerce brands who are reliant on what is often a single, make-or-break, touchpoint with their consumer audience: the point of order fulfilment.

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IRU calls for standard salary calculation template

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) have asked the European Commission to develop a standard salary calculation template for HGV drivers across Europe.

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Transport companies and unions sign sustainability and just transition pact

The IRU and ITF have reinforced their commitment to drive a just transition and improve the accessibility and attractiveness of the commercial driver profession with a Just Transition for Transport pledge.

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3 out of 4 HGV drivers broke speed limit – study finds

Three out of four HGV drivers broke the 80km/h speed limit on roads where the general speed limit was 100km/h, a study found.

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Series production begins on Renault’s electric trucks

Series production of the Renault Trucks heavy duty electric trucks has just begun at the Bourg-en-Bresse plant in France.

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DHL appointed by Hilti Ireland to manage warehouse and transport operation

DHL has been appointed by Hilti Ireland in a new UK&I contract until May 2025, which builds on the existing relationship in other markets around the world. The new contract will see DHL leverage its scale and breadth as a full-service logistics group by co-ordinating two of its business arms,...

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Eight per cent of drivers killed were driving for work – analysis shows

Analysis of road traffic collision date conducted by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) shows that between 2018 and 2022 eight per cent of drivers killed and 12 per cent of drivers seriously injured were driving for work.

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Pocket Box scoops Northern Ireland Road Safety Award

Pocket Box, the vehicle and driver management software specialist, was a winner at the Northern Ireland Road Safety Awards. The company received the business category for the development of innovative fleet technology applications that are helping vehicle operators to improve road safety, protect drivers and enhance compliance.   “Our cloud-based...

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Minister Humphreys opens Ireland’s eighth CNG refuelling station 

Gas Networks Ireland and Virginia International Logistics have taken another step forward in reducing emissions from Ireland’s transport industry – one of the most difficult sectors to decarbonise – with the opening of Ireland’s eighth Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refuelling station.

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AYBL chooses Descartes Peoplevox Warehouse Management System

U.K.-based ecommerce brand AYBL, an innovative online retailer of activewear, has transformed its warehouse and fulfilment capabilities by replacing paper-based picking and manual fulfilment practices with Descartes Peoplevox warehouse management system (WMS).

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