HMRC has now issued new guidance for businesses sending goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) says it is imperative that that this information is provided to hauliers for each consignment. You can view the latest communication at the link below: https://tinyurl.com/HMRC25 Richard James Smith,...
Transport Minister, Darragh O’Brien has closed a loophole in legislation that allowed drivers who had accumulated penalty points and were due for a six-month disqualification toinstead receive an ‘ancillary’ disqualification for a shorter time. The amended provisions will come into effect on 31 March 2025. The Road Traffic Act 2024...
Volvo Trucks is introducing its new heavy-duty electric flagship model with the potential to revolutionise long-haul truck transport. The new long-distance electric truck has a range of up to 600 kilometres and its batteries can be charged in 40 minutes. The Swedish manufacturer will formally launch and start taking orders...
TradeBid, Ireland’s leading live digital auction marketplace for car dealerships, lease companies, and OEMs, has added Enterprise UK as a new approved seller on the platform – a significant step in TradeBid’s continued growth and expansion into the UK market as a trusted and established online marketplace. With the first...
Mulgrew Haulage has expanded its fleet with 200 new SDC trailers, an order which showcases Mulgrew’s dedication to maintaining a high-quality fleet across Ireland and the UK while reinforcing its strong, long-standing partnership with SDC Trailers. The 4.6m tri-axle trailers are built to EN12642-XL quality standards and feature a custom...
A fleet introduction debut that was four years in the baking, Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC) UK Limited has welcomed the first Tiger Trailers-manufactured vehicles to its fleet in the form of nineteen moving deck double decks and two single deck box vans, boasting mouth-watering full-wrap Maryland Cookies, Jammie Dodgers, and...
McCulla Ireland is working with Carrier to trial and evaluate its E-Cool electric fridge. The trial forms part of McCulla’s ongoing testing of zero emission TRU’s as the company further enhances its low carbon transport solution across its transport and warehousing operations The trailer will operate on temperature controlled runs...
HGV operators who have yet to replace their analogue or digital non-smart tachograph on their vehicle, )typically first registered prior to 14th June 2019) have run out of road, CV Workshop Magazine can reveal. Operators were given until the end of December 2024 to fit a Smart Tachograph Version 2...