The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has urged hauliers to prioritise regular preventative maintenance checks, warning that minor defects can develop into breakdowns and unplanned vehicle downtime if left unresolved. In a LinkedIn post, the association highlighted the importance of recognising early warning signs and arranging maintenance before a problem...
Irish hauliers refused support under the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) need clarity on when they can appeal, what evidence they must provide and how quickly a successful challenge will lead to payment. The Department of Transport has confirmed that a separate appeals process will cover operators refused support for...
HGV drivers, van drivers, couriers and transport operators across Ireland and the UK are being invited to help shape the development of a new transport and logistics application. Ireland-based SPM Consulting is seeking feedback from people working across the road transport and logistics sectors to identify the everyday challenges they...
Minister of State Seán Canney has recognised the importance of modernising Driver CPC and attracting younger people into professional driving, as European haulage operators face an estimated shortage of more than 500,000 truck drivers. Driver recruitment and training featured in discussions between the Minister, the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA)...
The ever-popular Roadway Ireland Podcast is now live and features Phil Barnes who explains that Geotab Investigations is helping fleet operators improve road safety, protect drivers and resolve collisions faster through advanced telematics, vehicle data and optional AI-powered cameras. Phil explains how the technology provides fleet managers, safety officers and...
Eight recent Leaving Certificate graduates and six female apprentices are among the fifth intake joining the Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship (CDAP) at ATU Sligo. The new cohort marks another milestone for the programme, which combines workplace experience with academic learning to prepare apprentices for careers in transport and...
Irish hauliers are being advised that additional Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) payments are targeted for completion before the end of 2026, but operators refused support still face uncertainty over when they can appeal. The Department of Transport’s stated aim is to complete the extension payment process before year end....
The extension of the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) will provide additional support for existing applicants, but operators excluded from the scheme face two different outcomes: an appeals process for those refused support, and no reopening for businesses that did not apply. The Department of Transport has confirmed that operators...
Applicants to the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) will receive an additional payment covering September and October without having to submit a fresh application, the Department of Transport has confirmed. The Government approved the extension on Tuesday, 13 October. Payments will be issued using information already supplied by applicants, while...
CameraMatics has become sole supplier of connected fleet safety and visibility systems to commercial vehicles operating within the Irish arm of Briggs Group, following the consolidation of several fleets owned by the business. Now fitted to close to 100 light commercial vehicles and trucks across Briggs Transport, Briggs Equipment and...
Tyre retailers providing an emergency breakdown service are urged to register for a free listing in the Irish Tyre Industry Yearbook & Diary 2027 Every tyre retailer in Ireland receives a copy of the Yearbook & Diary, giving your business valuable visibility across the trade. The directory helps fleet operators,...
The Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) has been extended for a further two months for September and October. Funding of €73 million has been allocated to continue to assist haulage and passenger operators with the high price of diesel. “The extension of the Road Transporters Support Scheme recognises the challenges...
rish hauliers, fleet operators and workshop teams have every reason to head to the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, this weekend, as the CV Workshop EXPO, Auto Trade EXPO and 271 Truck & Trailer EXPO bring the industry together on Saturday and Sunday, 10–11 October. From the parts and equipment that keep...
Budget 2027 has delivered some welcome short-term relief for Ireland’s haulage, passenger transport and logistics operators, but significant questions remain over the sector’s longer-term competitiveness and the cost of decarisation, according to FTA Ireland. The organisation has welcomed a number of measures announced in Budget 2027, including the temporary deferral...