Irish hauliers operating into Britain are being advised to check vehicle weights, maintenance records and journey plans before departure, as Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) inspections combine with major roadworks on the M6 freight corridor. A roadside stop can result in fines, an immediate prohibition and missed delivery or...
Ctrack has launched an AI-powered assistant for its Crystal platform to transform how fleets use telematics data. DOT is the first step in the company’s vision for intelligent fleet management, initially providing conversational AI capabilities to help navigate everyday workflows with plans to introduce results-based analysis and data-driven insights over...
Jayserv, a mechanical and electrical contractor, has adopted an advanced video telematics solution from SureCam to help protect its team of engineers who operate across the Southeast of England. The company has installed SureCam’s front and rear dashcam solution on its fleet of 10 vans, giving it greater visibility of...
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...
The operation of commercial vehicles is one of the most highly regulated industries in the economy. To help those operating these vehicles in Northern Ireland, Logistics UK’s highly respected annual Transport Manager conference returns to Belfast this autumn, helping operators to stay informed about current regulations, avoid penalties and maintain...
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...
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 Department of Transport has outlined the eligibility criteria for the Road Transport Support Scheme (RTSS). The Road Transport Support Scheme (RTSS) will be available to both licensed road haulage operators and the own account sector, in respect of certain heavy goods vehicles (over 3,500kg) where the vehicle is used...
Breen Transport has taken delivery of two Mercedes-Benz Actros units, supplied by Somers Commercials, which will support the company’s nationwide overnight distribution operations. The fleet addition comprises two Actros 2535 rear steer and lift rigids, fitted with Fitzgerald bodies and Zepro cantilever tail-lifts, alongside a 2553 Actros GigaSpace ProCab tractor...