As part of the company’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its facilities and services, Hannon Transport its expanding its Dublin depot at Blakescross. The construction work, which commenced earlier this year, is progressing well and is set to significantly enhance the company’s operational capabilities. This ambitious development forms a key part...
Hawthorn Logistics is recruiting for the Logistics Associate Apprenticeship. The apprenticeship at the company is an excellent opportunity for successful candidates to get a thorough grounding in the industry through on-the-job training in a busy working environment four days a week as well as classroom training from Technological University Dublin...
Poorly maintained roads in the UK are causing misery daily for road users, creating delays, diversions and adding to already high costs for businesses, according to the Road haulage Association (RHA). RHA Policy Lead, James Barwise said: “We need to see urgent action to find solutions. That means local authorities...
A road safety initiative co-ordinated by An Garda Síochána and the University of Limerick has led third-level students from across the country to highlight the lifelong and potentially devastating consequences of distracted driving among young people. The project, ‘Road Safety Reimagined’ was undertaken by more than 1,000 students from highlighting...
Ford Trucks, one of the global brands of the heavy commercial vehicle industry, has expanded its European network by adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its authorized service points. This strategic move not only supports Ford Trucks’ goal of being closer to its customers but also significantly enhances its...
Ballinlough Refrigeration has been recognised with the prestigious Ford Pro Convertor Award, becoming the first vehicle convertor in Ireland to achieve this status. The award highlights the company’s commitment to high-quality conversions and industry-leading processes on Ford Pro products. Mandy Dean, Commercial Vehicle Sales Director at Ford of Britain and...
M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Road Project has been given the green light will immediately progress to the construction phase. The project involves the construction of approximately 11km of motorway from the N40 Bloomfield Interchange to Barnahely, with a 1.5km single carriageway protected road linking to the eastern side of Ringaskiddy....
Mobility Partnership Ireland (MPI), a coalition of commercial providers enhancing Ireland’s sustainable transport network, has called on Government to use the review of the National Development Plan (NDP) as a timely opportunity to refocus efforts on expanding and coordinating Ireland’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network. The Department of Public Expenditure,...
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, and Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney, have welcomed today’s Government approval for formal drafting of the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill 2025. The Bill will provide the necessary legislative basis to facilitate the...
BOC, the UK & Ireland’s largest provider of industrial, medical and specialist gases, began procuring specialist articulated flatbed trailers and rigid bodywork solutions from Tiger Trailers in 2023, and the 59 vehicles supplied by the Cheshire manufacturer in Q1 2025 take the running total to 135. Comprising 29 trailers and...
Flags are flying at the Mercedes-Benz centre on Dublin’s Naas Road to mark the 30 years anniversary of the celebrated, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van – a milestone in light commercial vehicles history. Fergus Conheady, Sales Manager for Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles says the milestone: “will be marked in Summer at our headquarters...
As part of its continued investment and expansion in its Walking Floor Division, Manfreight has added a brand-new fleet of Legras trailers to its operations. Pictured here is a MAN 640 Truck, with one of the latest additions to the fleet – offering increased capacity, efficiency, and reliability for our...
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