Stena Futura sets sail for Belfast
August 23, 2025
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...
The new long-distance electric truck from Volvo has a range of up to 600 kilometers and its batteries can be charged in 40 minutes. For the very first time, Volvo now shows its new heavy-duty electric flagship with potential to revolutionize long-distance truck transport. Volvo Trucks will formally launch...
P.N. Daly Ltd, the leakage detection, water efficiency and new utilities network specialist, has used an AI dashcam solution from Ctrack to improve driver performance, enhance road safety and cut insurance costs. The cameras have helped reduce collision rates across the company’s 400-strong van fleet, while contributing to a 5%...
Volvo Trucks has launched its first special edition model in the UK and Ireland market for five years, with the Volvo FH Aero ‘Euro NCAP’ Special Edition, limited to only 30 examples. Finished in a striking black, yellow and gold livery, the vehicle celebrates the prestigious fivestar rating secured by...
Derry Bros, the leading customs clearance specialist, will be showcasing its latest service and technology innovations at leading supply chain events in the UK and Mainland Europe. The company will be exhibiting at transport logistics in Munich and Multimodal in Birmingham to provide insight and guidance on rapidly evolving customs...
Whatever your application – from robust construction to municipal applications – the award winning new Generation DAF series features a full suite of innovations to help your rigid vehicle operations achieve maximum results. Driveline and aerodynamic improvements optimise fuel efficiency and increase durability. And a much richer specification takes safety...
Reform of the EU driving license has been endorsed by EU legislators, paving the way for actiion to address driver shortages and promote the digitalisation of driving licences while upholding high road safety standards. Endorsement of the EU Driving Licence Directive marks a key milestone for several sector priorities, including...
As Bike Week 2025 draws to a close, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is highlighting the safety challenges faced by cyclists on Irish roads with the publication of the Cyclist Spotlight Report: Fatalities and Serious Injuries 2020-2024. Based on Irish collision data, the report provides an in-depth analysis of the...
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