Becoming a professional HGV driver in Ireland involves considerably more than holding an ordinary car licence. Drivers must obtain the correct truck licence, meet medical standards and, in most cases, secure a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence before they can drive commercially. Whether you are considering a new career in...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and Transport & Environment (T&E) are calling on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to launch a strategic dialogue on heavy-duty vehicle decarbonisation. For Ireland, where road freight remains overwhelmingly dependent on diesel, the outcome could have major implications for hauliers, fleet operators...
Ireland’s hauliers need a firm commitment that the enhanced 12 cent per litre diesel rebate will continue beyond the end of 2026. The Government’s decision to retain the enhanced rebate until 31 December 2026 has provided some welcome relief to operators battling high diesel and operating costs. But another short-term...
Hauliers and road transport operators who have been asked to provide additional information under the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) have been given more time to update their applications – but the deadline is now absolute. The Department of Transport has confirmed that affected applicants have until 12 noon on...
When Minister for Climate, Environment, Energy and Transport Darragh O’Brien addresses the Irish Road Haulage Association Annual Conference in Killarney this weekend, Ireland’s hauliers will be looking for more than another acknowledgement of the “important role” they play in the economy, writes John Loughran, Managing Editor, HGVIreland.com. They already know...
When Minister for Climate, Environment, Energy and Transport Darragh O’Brien addresses the Irish Road Haulage Association Annual Conference in Killarney this weekend, Ireland’s hauliers will be looking for more than warm words about the importance of the industry. They need answers. More importantly, they need action. The IRHA Annual Conference...
The major challenges facing Ireland’s road haulage industry will be brought directly to Government Ministers, TDs and MEPs when the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) holds its Annual Conference in Killarney on 4th and 5th September. A strong political presence is expected at this year’s conference, providing licensed road haulage...
Irish road haulage accepts that transport must play its part in reducing carbon emissions. What the industry cannot accept is being progressively penalised for using diesel when, for many HGV operations, there is still no practical or commercially viable alternative, writes John Loughran. That is the challenge the Government must...
The countdown is on to the Irish Road Haulage Association’s Annual Conference and Dinner, which takes place at the Gleneagle Hotel in Killarney next weekend, Friday and Saturday, 4–5 September. One of the most important events in the Irish road transport calendar, the two-day conference will bring together hauliers, transport...
Registration is now open for CV WORKSHOP EXPO 2026, Ireland’s leading exhibition for the commercial vehicle maintenance, repair and aftermarket sectors. Taking place at RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, on Saturday and Sunday, 10th–11th October, the CV WORKSHOP EXPO will bring together workshop owners, commercial vehicle technicians, fleet engineers, transport operators, parts...
Ireland’s Transport Operations and Commercial Driving Apprenticeship Programme is continuing to provide an important new route into the haulage and logistics sector. The two-year “earn while you learn” programme combines full-time employment with academic study through ATU Sligo. Apprentices spend four days a week gaining practical experience with their employer...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) will hold its Annual Conference at the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, on Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5, 2026, at what industry leaders are describing as a defining moment for the future of Irish road transport. Thousands of hauliers and transport operators from across...
FTA Ireland has welcomed the Government’s decision to pause the fuel excise increases planned for September and October. FTA Ireland says the pause removes an immediate additional cost pressure at a time when businesses across the sector are already managing volatile fuel prices and rising operating costs. While this is...