Ireland’s freight and logistics sector is showing growing signs of investment caution, with more than one in five fleet operators planning no capital expenditure over the coming year, according to new research from FTA Ireland. The findings, published in the FTAI 2026 Manager’s Guide to Distribution Costs Ireland, paint a...
Volvo Trucks has now started series production of its new generation of heavy-duty electric trucks, including the Volvo FH Aero Electric with extended range – capable of driving up to 700 km on a single charge*. In April 2026 Volvo launched its new generation of electric trucks with improved performance,...
BYD has made an impressive entrance into Europe’s long-haul truck market, with its new ETT 44 battery-electric tractor unit securing the maximum five-star rating in Euro NCAP’s latest commercial vehicle safety tests. The Chinese manufacturer’s ETT 44 also picked up Euro NCAP’s CitySafe award, putting the newcomer alongside established European...
Volvo Trucks has received the prestigious industry award for its full electric range. This is the company’s eighth win, and the second time Volvo FH Electric has won the International Truck of the Year, recognizing electric transport as a viable option for more applications than ever before. iving range of...
A quartet of Scania trucks have achieved a five-star rating in the latest round of Euro NCAP’s Safer Trucks Programme assessment. Joining Scania’s L-series and P-series trucks, which received Euro NCAP’s top rating earlier this year, are a pair of R-series and G-series trucks in 4×2 tractor and 6×2 rigid...
Volvo Trucks has recently upgraded its heavy-duty truck range and as a prelude to 2027’s anniversary celebrations, the company is now making its Volvo FH and Volvo FH16 trucks available in a unique anniversary edition. Following a series of recent improvements to the electric, diesel and gas powertrains, Volvo Trucks...
Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, has launched a rechargeable tracker designed for freight and logistics applications such as HGVs, trailer, cargo and equipment monitoring. The compact GL330MG device possesses optimised power consumption and advanced connectivity, enabling extended battery life without sacrificing real-time responsiveness, location...
Goggins Transport, has enhanced its fleet with the addition of 11 new, high-specification Mercedes-Benz Actros ProCabin Big 510hp tractor units, with a further five Actros ProCabin Giga units on order to be delivered this year. Headquartered in Dublin, the investment is a clear signal of confidence from the Goggins family,...