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July 15, 2025
Kuehne+Nagel, P&O Ferries and Renault Trucks, have partnered to successfully transport the first heavy-duty electric truck carrying freight across the English Channel via ferry. The route spanned from Dover to Calais, with the vehicle completing its journey at a Kuehne+Nagel depot in France before returning to the UK—marking a milestone...
Geotab Inc. and its affiliates (“Geotab”), a global leader in connected transportation solutions, and Vitality, have formed a joint venture to improve driver safety and well-being, reduce risk and support better road safety, bringing together telematics data with behavioural science, in what it describes as a first-of-its-kind solution. Through the...
Derry Bros has automated the creation of Common Health Entry Documents (CHEDs) to streamline the customs requirements for the movement of live animals, animal products, high-risk food and feed, and certain plant products. The company has used advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and AI technology to enable this groundbreaking...
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. A company spokes person commented: “We have aligned our transport operations to the FTA Ireland TruckSafe standard since 2019. Achieving...
As the EU looks to strengthen working conditions, invest in skills, and modernise infrastructure, the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and UNTRR met EU Executive VP Roxana Mînzatu to discuss practical solutions for drivers and operators. In a high-level meetin, the IRU, its member the National Union of Road Hauliers...
Perennial Freight has achieved the FTA Ireland TruckSafe Gold Standard and for the first time, the company has achieved the Green Standard, which recognises the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability in road transport. These achievements reflect more than just systems and standards — they’re the result of the hard work,...
International hauliers are reminded that some European Union countries will observe national holidays this month, resulting in traffic restrictions for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). Our friends at trans.info are reporting that several EU member states are celebrating national holidays in the coming month. Due to a public holiday in Italy,...
McGrath Waste Management has chosen Kraker Trailers for its latest moving floor trailer. The Castlebar, Co. Mayo headquartered opertion has chosen a Kraker Trailers K-Force moving floor trailer supplied by Setanta Vehicle Sales. Key features: ▪️130 c/yd ▪️BPW AXLE & Suspension with Airsafe feature. ▪️21 plank 18/8MM HDI Cargo floor....
As previously reported on HGVIreland.com the European Union has introduced a new formula for determining operator risk status. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has adopted this system, replacing the Commercial Vehicle Operator Risk Indicator (CVORI). The EU has introduced a common formula for determining the risk status of operators via...
Ahead of the June Bank Holiday Weekend, the Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána and Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports at the Department of Transport, Séan Canney, are urging all road users to never drive under the influence of alcohol....
A new Static Safety Camera on the N25 Kilkenny, will commence operation from Friday, 30th May 2025. Vehicles detected driving in excess of the posted speed limit will be subject to prosecution from 12 midday Friday, 30th May 2025. Prosecution of speeding offences takes place by Fixed Charge Notice (FCN)....
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...
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