Collett & Sons Ltd, a UK leader in specialist heavy transport, has confirmed the purchase of new Goldhofer Stepstar trailers, with delivery scheduled for September 2025. The latest investment includes two 3-axle and two 4-axle step-frames, which will further enhance Collett’s operational capabilities and reinforce its commitment to high-performance equipment...
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney, and Minister of State with responsibility for Rural Transport, Jerry Buttimer, have welcomed the Department of Transport’s allocation of €24.33 billion under the National Development Plan Review 2025. Transport...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has published a sobering new report highlighting the significant risks facing motorcyclists on Irish roads. The Motorcyclist Spotlight Report: Fatalities and Serious Injuries, 2020 to 2024 reveals that 105 motorcyclists lost their lives and 884 were seriously injured during the five-year period, accounting for 14%...
WTTL, a leading provider of professional transport training and driver development, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an additional six Urban Box trailers from Krone Trailer UK. This latest acquisition brings the total number of Krone trailers in WTTL’s vehicle training fleet to seven and, says WTTL, represents...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has welcomed the full reopening of Holyhead port following seven months of disruptions due to storm damage. Both berths at the Welsh port are now fully operational. However, former, IRHA President Eugene Drennan has expressed concerns at the scheduling of crossings, saying that haulage...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads today as an Orange weather warning is in place until 2pm for Dublin, Louth, Meath and Wicklow for persistent and heavy rain with a chance of thunderstorms. The Orange Rainfall Warning may cause widespread...
Finbarr O Neill Ltd., celebrating 50 years in business this year has added a new Volvo FH13 500 10 x 4 supplied by McCarthy Commercials in Cork. The new truck is equipped with Fitzgerald tipper bodywork; Alcoa Durabright alloys, front and rear air suspension, reserved registration, sleeper cab; Kelsa headboard,...
The Port of Waterford has been named Logistics and Supply Chain Company of the Year at the 2025 Chambers Ireland Awards. The honour comes as the port marks its 1,111th anniversary as Ireland’s oldest port. Port of Waterford CEO David Sinnott commented: “Being named Logistics & Supply Chain Company of...
The former chief of FTA Ireland, has welcomed the publication of Phase 2 of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy. Former Chief Executive, Aidan Flynn contributed as a member of the Road Safety User Committee during the Phase 1 review. Writing on Linkedin.com Flynn said: “ A key takeaway from Phase...