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One of the most distinctive trucks on the Irish show scene will be among the star attractions at the 271 Truck & Trailer EXPO at the RDS, Dublin on Saturday and Sunday, 10–11 October, when Westward Scania puts its spectacular Svempas Westward Scania Special Edition on display. The unique truck...
Irish hauliers undertaking domestic transport work in Spain will need to prepare for a new digital freight documentation requirement coming into force on Monday, 5 October 2026. Spain’s Electronic Administrative Control Document, known as DeCA, becomes mandatory for affected domestic road freight operations, including cabotage carried out by foreign operators....
Fuel protests in Portugal have provided another warning of the pressure facing transport businesses—and raised questions about how Irish hauliers can turn mounting frustration into effective demands for support. Hundreds of truckers took part in a go-slow protest on Friday, 25 September, travelling along the A1 motorway from Paredes towards...
Irish hauliers could face another source of pressure on diesel costs as US President Donald Trump considers restrictions on fuel exports—a move that could tighten supplies to Europe and complicate Ireland’s efforts to ease the fuel crisis. According to reporting published by The Irish Times on September 30, the US...
Irish hauliers could benefit from a reduction in insurance charges next year, following the Central Bank of Ireland’s decision to set the Insurance Compensation Fund levy at zero from 1 January 2027. The levy currently stands at 1%. Its removal affects eligible non-life insurance policies, including motor insurance, although operators...
Brigade Electronics has developed a complete video telematics safety ecosystem with the launch of a purpose-built software solution that brings together risk, compliance and fleet management into a single, secure environment. Haloniq combines the software with Brigade’s extensive hardware range, global installation capability and local support structure, helping commercial fleets...
With the fuel crisis in Ireland deepening and diesel costs putting haulage margins under increasing pressure, HGVIreland.com looks at the practical steps hauliers can take to reduce fuel consumption, cut operating costs and get more from every litre. Fuel efficiency is about more than how a driver uses the accelerator....
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