• HGV Ireland - December 20, 2025

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VisionTrack joins Together for Safer Roads board 

VisionTrack, a leading provider of AI video telematics and connected vehicle data, is taking a major new role in the fight against worldwide road deaths and injuries. CEO, Simon Marsh, and President of Global Sales, Richard Kent, have been appointed to the Governing Board of global NGO, Together for Safer...

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Euro NCAP announces plans for HGV testing

Euro NCAP has released highly anticipated, more stringent Commercial Van ratings for 2023 and announced plans for safety testing of HGVs.

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10-year old tyres to be banned in NI

Tyres aged 10 years and older on HGVs, buses, coaches and minibuses are to be banned in Northern Ireland (NI).

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All roads lead to Mercedes-Benz for Cummins Transport Limited

Wexford haulier Cummins Transport Limited has added six new Actros 1853LS units to its fleet, increasing the number of Mercedes-Benz units now on the company’s fleet to 27.

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European Road Hauliers Association wants workable CO2 emissions targets

The European Road Hauliers Association (UETR), which represents more than 200,000 road transport businesses in Europe with a total capacity of 430,000 commercial vehicles has called on the European Commission to come up with workable CO2 emissions targets.

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Revision of EU Driving Licence Directive to aid driver shortage

As the truck driver shortage deepens across Europe, the European Commission is set to revise the EU Driving Licence Directive in a move that will address the chronic shortage of drivers in the goods transport sector.

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Catering supplier chooses Carrier Transicold

Wiltshire-based catering supplier apetito has taken delivery of 10 double-deck temperature-controlled trailers equipped with Carrier Transicold Vector® HE 19 units.

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Tommy Bowe urges drivers to kick drink driving to touch this St. Patrick’s Weekend

Former Irish International rugby legend and TV presenter Tommy Bowe is calling on motorists, but particularly younger drivers, to kick drink driving to touch this St. Patrick’s Weekend and to never, ever drink and drive.

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Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship

The Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship is set to hold an online webinar on Monday, 27th March as part of #LogisticsWeek.

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Volta Trucks secures European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for the all-electric Volta Zero

Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero vehicle.

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Own Account hauliers not eligible for Support Scheme

“Own Acount” haulage operators are not eligible to claim the Licensed Haulage Emergency Support Scheme, HGVIreland.com has learned.

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FTA Ireland wins Safety Award

FTA Ireland picked up the The Irish Logistics & Transport Awards Safety Award at the ILTA Awards, at the Crowne Plaze Hotel, Dublin on Thursday night.

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Stay safe by staying clear of overhead Electricity wires

Michael Murray, ESB Networks Public Safety Manager, is reminding all HGV operators to make sure they take care by staying clear of electricity wires and poles.

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Transport and Mobility Careers Expo on horizon

The Transport and Mobility Careers Expo, part of of Ireland’s first Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week, takes pace at Athlone ETB Training Centre on Thursday, 30th March, from 10.00am to 3.00pm.

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Orange Weather Warning for Snow and Ice

Following an update from the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has updated its advice for road users in relation to Met Eireann’s have Orange Status weather warnings Warnings for snow and Ice.

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