Derry Group Ireland has taken taken delivery of a fully electric Schmitz Cargobull trailer. A spokesperson for Derry Group Ireland says the new trailer, will complement its Volvo electric truck. “This combination leaves our customers with a net zero journey count on all collections and deliveries,” the spokesperson commented. The...
Martin Ryan & Son has taken delivery a new Scania truck, from Nolan’s Scania in Raheen, Limerick. The new truck is the first to leave Nolan’s new state of the garage in Raheen, Limerick, and marks a marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to providing top-quality transportation solutions....
FTA Ireland (FTAI), the organisation which represents the interests of logistics businesses responsible for moving goods across the country and overseas, has been approved as an HGV Eco Driving Training Provider. The announcement follows a rigorous assessment by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) against standards set by...
ZeroMission is hosting a webinar to discuss the complex challenge of fleet electrification and provide a little bit more detail behind some of the latest EV headlines. The EV fleet management specialist’s team of industry veterans will be sharing critical insights into the real cost of electric commercial vehicles...
Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and solutions, has launched a 5G router for the commercial fleet marketplace that supports the most advanced vehicle technology and monitoring systems. Boasting high-speed data transfer, unique connectivity and accurate tracking, it has been designed to meet the growing need for...
Five years on from Brexit, Britain remains one of Ireland’s largest trading partners. For two economies so deeply entwined, Irish businesses have responded to the challenging trading landscape to achieve solid numbers. Demonstrating this agility, the Central Statistics office (CSO) has reported that Irish exports have significantly increased by 13...
HyHAUL, a government-backed project aiming to decarbonise the UK’s heavy haulage sector, has brought together some of the UK’s largest operators to gain firsthand experience of hydrogen HGVs. Held at UTAC Millbrook, the event featured live demonstrations, including rides in a FAUN Zoeller hydrogen HGV and a Toyota Hilux on...
Sweden is set to implement a new road toll system in March with charges based on CO₂ emissions in addition to existing Euro emission classifications. The changes follow the ratification of an updated Eurovignette agreement, now approved by all participating countries. The revised system will apply to heavy goods vehicles...
The Government has announced an investment programme of €713 million for regional and local roads in 2025, which represents an overall increase of over 8 per cent in funding this year for road and safety improvements on the vast interconnected regional and local road network. Announcing the funding Minister for...
