The Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week, held from March 31st to April 5th, featured a wide range of in-person and online events that highlighted the diverse and rewarding career opportunities within Ireland’s freight, distribution, and logistics sector. FTA Ireland Chief Executive, Aidan Flynn says the week offered a...
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, and Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney, have welcomed today’s Government approval for formal drafting of the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill 2025. The Bill will provide the necessary legislative basis to facilitate the...
BOC, the UK & Ireland’s largest provider of industrial, medical and specialist gases, began procuring specialist articulated flatbed trailers and rigid bodywork solutions from Tiger Trailers in 2023, and the 59 vehicles supplied by the Cheshire manufacturer in Q1 2025 take the running total to 135. Comprising 29 trailers and...
Flags are flying at the Mercedes-Benz centre on Dublin’s Naas Road to mark the 30 years anniversary of the celebrated, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van – a milestone in light commercial vehicles history. Fergus Conheady, Sales Manager for Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles says the milestone: “will be marked in Summer at our headquarters...
As part of its continued investment and expansion in its Walking Floor Division, Manfreight has added a brand-new fleet of Legras trailers to its operations. Pictured here is a MAN 640 Truck, with one of the latest additions to the fleet – offering increased capacity, efficiency, and reliability for our...
Lyons European Ltd, based in Moira, Co. Down has taken delivery of two brand-new Volvo FH 540 Aeros, supplied by Dennison Cemmercials. Lyons European Ltd, has specialised in the movement of goods by road throughout Ireland, UK and Europe since 1997. The company runs a mix of 65 euroliners, refrigerated...
Tank & Boiler Services in Gort, Co. Galway have taken delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 319/43 from MUTC, Longmile Road, Dublin. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 319/43 comes fitted with a list of premium features including heated leatherette seats, heavy-duty tow bar and smartphone integration. This Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 319/43 is equipped...
New data from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) reveals a worrying trend—nearly half (45%) of people who tested their alcohol levels at Flinebox breathalyser kiosks mistakenly believed they were under the legal limit. The findings come from an RSA pilot programme, which trialled Flinebox breathalyser kiosks at hospitality locations and...
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