• HGV Ireland - September 5, 2025

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IRU welcomes TRAN proposals

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the vote in the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) on new CO₂ standards for heavy-duty vehicles, setting a realistic pace for road transport decarbonisation and preserving essential technology options, which will include battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell and combustion engines...

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Manfreight goes electric

Manfreight has taken delivery of the first Schmitz Cargobull S.KOe COOL to be put into operation in the UK and Ireland.

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Drive sales on HGVIreland.com

If you are looking to drive sales to the haulage industry in Ireland, and you are looking for a cost effective model to achieve your goals, please read on.

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Speed Limit Review published

The Department of Transport has published the long awaited Speed Limit Review, which aims to address the fragmentation and inconsistency of speed limits on roads all over the country.

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Vehicle solutions provider drives growth with £1m new premises

An Irish vehicle solutions provider has added a third premises to its Northern Ireland estate to support an ambitious all Ireland growth strategy.

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Better CO₂ rules needed to boost sustainable EU

Stakeholders including the International Road Transport Union (IRU) are calling on EU legislators to preserve essential technology options under the new CO₂ standards proposal.

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Truck and Trailer Works secures long-term lease on Swords depot

Truck and Trailer Works, one of Ireland’s largest independent vehicle repair, maintenance and hire fleet workshops, has recently secured a new long term lease for its Swords based depot.

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RSA issues Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads this evening and up until Friday evening as Met Eireann has issued Orange and Yellow WeatherWarnings for persistent and heavy rain.

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HGV operators get telematics advice

HGV operators have been reminded of the benefits utilising technology, such as telematics to monitor and manage various aspects of a vehicle’s operation and the driver’s behaviour.

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Shortage of HGV mechanics causing industry concerns

A shortage of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) mechanics in Ireland is causing concerns in the transportation and logistics industry.

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Who was Mary Ward? road safety campaign

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has today launched the “Who was Mary Ward? Vision Zero” campaign which calls on the public to work together so we see our last road death in Ireland. The RSA, alongside government partners participating in Vision Zero and road safety advocates, are asking all road...

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IRHA highlights driver recruitment issue

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is calling on government to simplify the rules pertaining to recruiting drivers from abroad, as the driver shortage deepens across the country.

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Applied Driving to launch intelligent dashboard

Applied Driving, the global provider of driver safety and performance management solutions, has enhanced its web-based portal, Riskmapp, with the launch of a new intelligent dashboard. As a result, the company’s customers will now be able to better understand driver risk and compliance, as well as receive actionable insights from...

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Dixon International goes electric with first European delivery

Dixon International Logistics has delivered its first export load to continental Europe, using one of its new Volvo FH electric trucks.

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Tickets selling fast for FTA Ireland Transport Manager Seminar

FTA Ireland’s Transport Manager Seminar takes place at the Johnstown Hotel, Enfield Co. Meath on Thursday, 19th October, and tickets selling fast.

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