As part of the company’s fleet renewal, Hannon Transport is introducing 220 new Scania trucks across its temperature-controlled network, reinforcing its commitment to service quality, sustainability, and operational resilience. Fittingly, the very first of these new units, a Scania 770S, was handed over to Terence “Budgie” McGeown, Hannon Transport’s longest-serving...
Northern Ireland haulier McConaghy Refrigerated Distribution has refreshed its specialist fleet with 12 new Schmitz Cargobull S.KO COOL semi-trailers. The dual-temperature trailers come equipped with the manufacturer’s Ferry Operation package, which includes reinforced bodywork, protective skids and additional restraints. Richard McConaghy, Managing Director at McConaghy Refrigerated Distribution, says: “We have...
Motis Ireland, the European transport industry’s one-stop-shop has confirmed its attendance at Multimodal Birmingham, which takes place at the NEC. Birmingham, 17-19th June.With services ranging from freight ferries, to motorway tolls, to ENS, S&S filings and secure truck parking with M-PARK Motis Ireland is there to support your business across...
UTS Fleet, a specialist in vehicle cameras, transport software and tracking technology, has entered into a hardware partnership with Queclink Wireless Solutions to develop a video-enabled, all-in-one telematics system. The highly configurable solution will use the CV200 smart dashcam, fully integrated with the UTS platform, to deliver combined fleet and...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has today launched a comprehensive action plan aimed at reducing driving test waiting times nationwide. The Government has tasked the RSA with reducing this to the target of 10 weeks. The plan announced today sets out clear actions to bring the average waiting time down...
HS8 Haulage has chosen SDC Trailers for its latest high-spec addition – a brand-new Sliding Roof Curtainsider offering exceptional flexibility with loading from the roof, side, or rear. The livestock and general haulier based in the Outer Hebrides has added a trailer that is packed with premium features, engineered for...
Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, has officially opened the Killaloe Bypass road project, a transformative 6.2km development which includes the first new vehicular bridge across the Shannon in more than three decades. The project is located in the vicinity of the twin towns of Killaloe, Co Clare and Ballina, Co...
Polar Ice has successfully retained its TruckSafe Gold and Green Standards following a recent audit. This achievement reflects the company’s unwavering commitment to road safety, environmental sustainability, and operational excellence. Polar ICE has aligned its transport operations to the FTA Ireland TruckSafe standard since 2019. Achieving and retaining these standards...
B McCaffrey & Sons, in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh has added a Renault Trucks C 440 8×4 truck to its fleet. This heavy-duty block lorry features a C-TEC body and a Palfinger crane making it the perfect choice for demanding construction and delivery operations. Supplied by Diamond Trucks, additional lighting and...
CERTA Ireland has showcased its HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) offering at not one, but two major industry events—the ESG Summit and the National Infrastructure Summit. CERTA Ireland’s Laura Byrne was at the forefront, speaking with key stakeholders about the role of renewable diesel in reducing emissions across commercial transport and...
Upwards on 200 businesses have today joined with Road Haulage Association (RHA) in calling on the UK Home Office to speed up reforms to a scheme to prevent ‘clandestine entrants’ crossing into the UK in lorries and coaches. ⚠️ A recent independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration inspection revealed...
The former CEO of FTA Ireland, Aidan Flynn has joined Insurance Ireland, after a long a fruitful association with the trade association that represents the freight sector in Ireland. “Aidan’s leadership of FTA Ireland was transformational and gave the industry a strong voice in the corridors of power and helped...
CERTA Ireland is set to add HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) to its filling station at Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin CERTA’s HVO network is always expanding to deliver a real difference with maximum convenience. This addition stands as further commitment to a sustainable diesel alternative Why your business should...
Grant Engineering has taken delivery of four new 4 new Mercedes-Benz Actros 1830 curtainsiders from Kinahan Commercials, Moate, Co. Westmeath Bodies, curtains and tail lifts were supplied and fitted by Monread Truck Bodies in Naas, Co. Kildare. Ger Carey, Kinahan Commercials told HGVIreland.com that the new tucks are 100 per...
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