HMRC has now issued new guidance for businesses sending goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) says it is imperative that that this information is provided to hauliers for each consignment. You can view the latest communication at the link below: https://tinyurl.com/HMRC25 Richard James Smith,...
Transport Minister, Darragh O’Brien has closed a loophole in legislation that allowed drivers who had accumulated penalty points and were due for a six-month disqualification toinstead receive an ‘ancillary’ disqualification for a shorter time. The amended provisions will come into effect on 31 March 2025. The Road Traffic Act 2024...
Volvo Trucks is introducing its new heavy-duty electric flagship model with the potential to revolutionise long-haul truck transport. The new long-distance electric truck has a range of up to 600 kilometres and its batteries can be charged in 40 minutes. The Swedish manufacturer will formally launch and start taking orders...
TradeBid, Ireland’s leading live digital auction marketplace for car dealerships, lease companies, and OEMs, has added Enterprise UK as a new approved seller on the platform – a significant step in TradeBid’s continued growth and expansion into the UK market as a trusted and established online marketplace. With the first...
Mulgrew Haulage has expanded its fleet with 200 new SDC trailers, an order which showcases Mulgrew’s dedication to maintaining a high-quality fleet across Ireland and the UK while reinforcing its strong, long-standing partnership with SDC Trailers. The 4.6m tri-axle trailers are built to EN12642-XL quality standards and feature a custom...
A fleet introduction debut that was four years in the baking, Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC) UK Limited has welcomed the first Tiger Trailers-manufactured vehicles to its fleet in the form of nineteen moving deck double decks and two single deck box vans, boasting mouth-watering full-wrap Maryland Cookies, Jammie Dodgers, and...
McCulla Ireland is working with Carrier to trial and evaluate its E-Cool electric fridge. The trial forms part of McCulla’s ongoing testing of zero emission TRU’s as the company further enhances its low carbon transport solution across its transport and warehousing operations The trailer will operate on temperature controlled runs...
HGV operators who have yet to replace their analogue or digital non-smart tachograph on their vehicle, )typically first registered prior to 14th June 2019) have run out of road, CV Workshop Magazine can reveal. Operators were given until the end of December 2024 to fit a Smart Tachograph Version 2...
NextGear Capital, the UK’s leading wholesale funding specialist, has partnered with TradeBid, bringing flexible stock funding solutions to Ireland’s dealership network. TradeBid delivers an end-to-end car buying and selling solution, covering everything from sourcing stock to vehicle logistics. With the addition of NextGear Capital’s stock funding, TradeBid customers can enhance...
Northern Ireland’s trade with GB is struggling to overcome challenges posed by the regulations imposed by the Windsor Framework, according to Logistics UK. Giving evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee on the operation of the Windsor Framework, Logistics UK Head of Trade and Devolved Policy Nichola Mallon outlined...
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed news that building work on the Ballynahinch bypass in County Down should begin in three years. The Department for Infrastructure said work should commence in 2028-29 with the road set to open two years later. Martin Reid, RHA Policy Director, said: “This is...
Ctrack has completed the rebrand of Inseego’s international telematics business, which it acquired at the end of last year as part of a strategy to expand in key global markets. The company will now look to accelerate growth within the UK, underpinned by the rollout of its AI-enhanced fleet software...
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