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New delivery for Woody’s Express Parcels

SDC Trailers is set to deliver 14 striking new Freespan Curtainsiders for Woody’s Express Parcels featuring a mix of urban, Moffett Mounty, tail-lift and standard 13.7m trailers with a range of heights to suit the operators transport requirements. Key features on this 13.7m model include: ✅ EN12642-XL certification ✅ Full...

FTA Ireland hosting a Sustainable Fleet Operations 1 Day Course

FTA Ireland is hosting a Sustainable Fleet Operations 1 Day Course at its premises in Dublin ( K67 A0F4) on Tuesday, 26th August, from 9.00am. Programme overview This training is aimed at preparing those managers and staff operating fleets of vehicles for the transition to net zero by 2050, by...

Phase Two of Dublin Port’s Terminal 4 RoRo depot is now operational

Dublin Port has marked another major milestone with the opening of Phase Two at T4, adding 160 new trailer spaces — the equivalent of over 100,000 truck movements annually. Backed by a €11.7m investment, T4 will be operated by Doyle Shipping Group, supporting the continued growth in unaccompanied RoRo trade...

Stena Futura sets sail for Belfast

Stena Lines’ Stena Futura, the first of its next-gen hybrid ferries has officially set sail on her 15,000 nautical mile journey from China to Belfast. This marks a major milestone in Stena’s journey towards more sustainable and efficient freight transport. The Stena Futura will join the Belfast–Heysham route in mid-September,...

Tachograph spotlight focuses on LCVs

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...

Campbell contracts sticks with Volvo for new FM tractor unit

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 partners with Wilson’s Country

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...

Dennison Commercials supports Mencap NI

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...

A vital reminder for HGV drivers to stay safe around overhead electricity lines

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 moves six 158 tonne engines through Dublin

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...

EU road transport ready for tomorrow’s smart tacho deadline

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...

All new Maxus eDeliver 75 arrives

The all new Maxus eDeliver 75 7.5 tonne chassis cab all electric truck has arrived atthe Harris Group at their Dublin HQ. The new truck comes with 120kW battery pack, 250km WLTP range. 2 wheelbases, ePT0, fully GSR2 compliant. 20-80% charge in 30 minutes. It can carry up to 4.590...

Book a test drive in the Mercedes-Benz Actros Big Space Pro Cabin

MUTEC Mercedes-Benz beautiful new Actros L 2648 Big Space Pro Cabin demonstrator is curently out and about on customer visits If you are interested in seeing this beauty up close and have a test drive in it please feel free to contact Gary Green, General Manager, MUTEC Mercedes-Benz to organise...

IRHA Annual Conference on the horizon

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...

When an EV is more than just an EV

An EV fleet must be seen as more than a cleaner transport but as a potential new revenue creator. Whether you manage a fleet of vehicles or are just considering changing that car in your drive to an EV, it is more than just a change in fuel. Electric transport...