Tachograph spotlight focuses on LCVs
August 22, 2025
Following the passing of the 19th August 2025 deadline, all heavy-duty vehicles registered in the EU and operating in Member States other than their Member State of registration must be fitted with G2V2 tachograph devices. With heavy-duty vehicles having completed their transition, the spot light now turns to road freight...
Volvo Trucks has continued its long-standing relationship with Northern Ireland’s Campbell Contracts, supplying the plant hire, construction and utilities business with a new Volvo FM 500 6×2 tag axle tractor unit, plated for 65-tonne GCW operation. Supplied by Damian Kerin, New Sales Executive, Dennison Commercials, the truck joins a 40-strong...
McCulla Ireland is joining with customer Wilson’s Country this week to unveil one of its newly liveried trailers — a striking addition to its fleet that marks another chapter in the company’s committed partnership built on shared values. This trailer is one of 30 new Schmitz Cargobull AG refrigerated trailers...
A team from Dennison Commercials in Ballyclare, Co. Antrim will be hiking 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗱 on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 in support of Mencap Northern Ireland.Mencap NI provides vital services for people with learning disabilities, from early years support to helping young adults into employment. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 42,000 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩...
As Ireland’s road freight network continues to grow, HGV drivers play a critical role in keeping our economy moving. ESB Networks deeply values the role played by road freight sector, and wants to ensure that operators stay safe while doing it. Claire Mulholland, ESB Networks Public Safety Manager, advises one...
Collett & Sons, a leading name in heavy transport logistics, has completed the delivery of six 158-tonne diesel engines from Dublin Port to Orion Business Park, North Dublin for a well-respected global project freight forwarder. This operation exemplifies Collett’s expertise in handling complex heavy transport projects with precision and logistical...
Following several intermediary milestones for the retrofitting of the smart tachograph version 2 (G2V2), the final deadline for heavy-duty vehicles has arrived. Starting 19 August 2025, all heavy-duty vehicles registered in the EU and operating in Member States other than their Member State of registration must be fitted with G2V2...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) Annual Conference is set to take place in Galway on 12-13th September. The Annual Conference will take place at the Galway Bay Hotel and Salthill Hotel, Galway across the weekend. HGVIreland.com has requested additional information from the Irish Road Haulage Association head office, and...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has made significant progress in reducing national driving test waiting times, surpassing its own mid-August target and moving closer to meeting its Service Level Agreement (SLA) goal. As of 14 August 2025, the average national waiting time for a driving test invitation has dropped to...
Manfreight has raised an incredible £5,000 for the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice. Members of the Manfreight team took part in the 2025 Belfast City Marathon, raising an incredible £5,000 in the process. The Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice provides specialist care, comfort, and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions,...
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