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Irish haulage operators could face another 14-cent increase in the price of diesel before Christmas under the Government’s current timetable for restoring fuel taxes. Two increases of seven cents per litre are scheduled for 1 November and 1 December, potentially placing further pressure on transport businesses already struggling with exceptionally...
More than €45 million has now been paid to Irish transport operators under the Government’s €120 million Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) – leaving a major question for the haulage industry: what happens to the remainder of the €120 million allocation? The RTSS was introduced earlier this year as part...
Ireland wants hauliers to invest in zero-emission trucks, but it has failed to provide the infrastructure needed to operate them. Electric trucks are now available for urban distribution, regional deliveries and an expanding range of long-distance work. Yet Ireland still lacks a dependable national charging network designed specifically for HGVs....
Europe’s leading truck manufacturers have warned that the conditions needed to meet the European Union’s 2030 CO₂ targets are at least three years behind schedule. The chief executives of Europe’s seven largest truck and bus manufacturers issued the warning during a joint appearance at IAA Transportation in Hanover. While reaffirming...
The RHA has published Driving the Transition: Preparing the road transport workforce for Net Zero, a new report setting out the skills HGV, coach and van operators will need if decarbonisation is to be practical, achievable and commercially viable. Based on in-depth interviews with operators, manufacturers and sector bodies, the...
Europe’s freight transport sector is moving steadily towards a paperless future as the European Union prepares for the full implementation of its Electronic Freight Transport Information system, known as eFTI. From 9 July 2027, authorities in every EU member state will be required to accept regulatory freight information submitted electronically...
The UK road haulage industry continues to operate under intense pressure as rising costs, driver shortages, regulatory demands and the transition to cleaner vehicles combine to squeeze already narrow margins. One of the most immediate challenges is the continuing rise in operating costs. Fuel remains a major and unpredictable expense,...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has reminded commercial vehicle operators and drivers that passing the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test (CVRT) is only one part of maintaining a safe and compliant fleet. In a recent LinkedIn post, the Association highlighted the importance of carrying out and recording daily vehicle walk-around...
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