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Irish haulage and passenger transport operators seeking to appeal a Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) decision have until 12 noon on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 to submit their case. The appeals process is open to operators whose original RTSS application was refused or who did not receive support for one...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has called for extended EU fuel-crisis support and enforceable 30-day payment terms, warning that rising diesel costs and overdue invoices are weakening transport operators’ finances. In an appeal to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, IRU is seeking a one-year extension of the...
European diesel supplies remain tight, but there is currently no physical shortage of the fuel, according to the European Commission. The distinction will offer some reassurance over availability, but it provides little comfort to Irish hauliers paying more than €2 per litre and attempting to price transport contracts in an...
Seven in ten European road transport operators say their customers are unwilling to pay more for greener freight services, raising serious questions about how the industry can finance its transition to low-emission transport. A new survey from the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and Trimble reveals that rising vehicle costs...
With diesel costs continuing to put pressure on haulage margins, maintaining correct tyre pressures across trucks and trailers could be one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways for operators to reduce fuel consumption, extend tyre life and improve vehicle safety. For Irish hauliers, fuel remains one of the biggest...
Hauliers whose Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) applications were refused, or who did not receive support for all vehicles included in their applications, can now lodge an appeal through the scheme’s online portal. The Department of Transport has confirmed that the deadline for appeals is noon on Wednesday, 4 November...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has urged hauliers to prioritise regular preventative maintenance checks, warning that minor defects can develop into breakdowns and unplanned vehicle downtime if left unresolved. In a LinkedIn post, the association highlighted the importance of recognising early warning signs and arranging maintenance before a problem...
Irish hauliers weighing up investment in zero-emission trucks need greater certainty on charging, operating costs and financial support, according to the priorities outlined in a new European Clean Trucking Alliance (ECTA) policy paper. The paper, Our Road to Zero-Emission Trucks, sets out the alliance’s blueprint for accelerating the transition to...
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