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HGV driving requirements in Ireland: What you need to know

Becoming a professional HGV driver in Ireland involves considerably more than holding an ordinary car licence. Drivers must obtain the correct truck licence, meet medical standards and, in most cases, secure a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence before they can drive commercially. Whether you are considering a new career in...

ETSC calls for Status Quo on HGV licences

The European Transport Safety Council has called for the Status Quo on HGV driving licenses to remain in place.

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EU ready to revise HGV driving licence rules

The European Commission’s proposal to revise the driving licence rules provides the possibility to remove some of the major barriers to attracting more talent to the EU pool of drivers, according to the International Road Transport Union.

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