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Irish hauliers delivering to Denmark or travelling through the country on Scandinavian routes need to factor kilometre-based road tolls into their transport costsโand watch a proposed extension to lighter trucks in 2027. Denmark introduced its KmToll system on 1 January 2025, replacing the Eurovignette with a charge linked to distance...
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Irish hauliers operating into Britain are being reminded of the importance of vehicle maintenance, drivers’ hours compliance and accurate tachograph records, as the UK’s Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) continues its roadside enforcement programme. For Irish transport operators, a roadside inspection in Britain can mean much more than a...
Irish hauliers operating to or through Slovakia should check their toll payment arrangements ahead of a system change on 1 January 2027, which will require users of the countryโs SkyToll service to re-register and replace their on-board units. Slovakiaโs National Motorway Company, Nรกrodnรก diaฤพniฤnรก spoloฤnosลฅ (NDS), will take ownership and...
Irish hauliers should review their fleetโs winter readiness, with the Road Safety Authority recommending proper servicing and regular checks of tyres, wipers, lights, screen wash and antifreeze. Shorter days, heavy rain and road spray place additional demands on drivers and vehicles. Preparing now can help operators address defects before they...
Technology-led logistics specialist northstarr Group has acquired United Pallet Network (UK) Ltd to create the UKโs largest national pallet network. The Wolverhampton-headquartered group has added UPN to its rapidly growing portfolio of logistics businesses, which also includes Pallet-Track. Together, the networks will handle more than 6.3 million pallets a year,...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has advised operators that the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) appeals portal is now open, with appeals due by 12 noon on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. According to the association, the appeals process is available to operators whose applications were refused or who did...
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