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Approximately one in three commercial vehicle drivers inspected by Road Safety Authority (RSA) officers so far this year were found to be non-compliant with EU driving and rest time and tachograph rules. The RSA says its officers have checked 2,700 commercial vehicle drivers to date, with approximately 33 per cent...
Eight recent Leaving Certificate graduates and six female apprentices are among the fifth intake joining the Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship (CDAP) at ATU Sligo. The new cohort marks another milestone for the programme, which combines workplace experience with academic learning to prepare apprentices for careers in transport and...
Irish hauliers are being advised that additional Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) payments are targeted for completion before the end of 2026, but operators refused support still face uncertainty over when they can appeal. The Department of Transport’s stated aim is to complete the extension payment process before year end....
Minister of State Seán Canney has recognised the importance of modernising Driver CPC and attracting younger people into professional driving, as European haulage operators face an estimated shortage of more than 500,000 truck drivers. Driver recruitment and training featured in discussions between the Minister, the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA)...
The extension of the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) will provide additional support for existing applicants, but operators excluded from the scheme face two different outcomes: an appeals process for those refused support, and no reopening for businesses that did not apply. The Department of Transport has confirmed that operators...
Italy has postponed planned restrictions on Euro 5 diesel vehicles in four northern regions for another year, providing welcome breathing space for transport operators, including Irish hauliers travelling to northern Italy. The Italian Government has confirmed that the proposed restrictions, originally scheduled to take effect on 1 October 2026, will...
Winning a new customer is welcome news for any haulage business. However, before accepting the first load, operators should establish exactly what the work involves, how it will be priced and what is required to secure payment. A few straightforward checks at the outset can help prevent delivery problems, disputed...
German hauliers are facing a difficult combination of diesel costs, CO₂-related toll charges and lengthy waits for payment, while weak freight demand limits their ability to secure better rates. For Irish operators carrying goods to and from Germany, the pressures underline the importance of recovering journey costs and keeping a...
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