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Irish hauliers operating across Europe could benefit from reduced motorway charges under newly adopted EU legislation, but the savings will depend on national decisions and the emissions performance of individual trucks. The European Union has formally adopted new road charging rules that could allow transport operators to benefit from discounts...
Irish hauliers considering electric trucks need to assess their depot’s electricity supply alongside vehicle range, payload and purchase price. A truck may suit the work, but the investment depends on being able to charge it reliably before its next departure. The issue is gaining attention in Brussels. In an announcement...
With Brussels under pressure to extend emergency fuel assistance until the end of 2027, questions are growing over whether Ireland will take full advantage of EU rules allowing governments to compensate hauliers for up to 70% of additional fuel costs. The European Union could extend its emergency fuel-crisis support framework...
Irish haulage and passenger transport operators seeking to appeal a Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) decision have until 12 noon on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 to submit their case. The appeals process is open to operators whose original RTSS application was refused or who did not receive support for one...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has called for extended EU fuel-crisis support and enforceable 30-day payment terms, warning that rising diesel costs and overdue invoices are weakening transport operators’ finances. In an appeal to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, IRU is seeking a one-year extension of the...
European diesel supplies remain tight, but there is currently no physical shortage of the fuel, according to the European Commission. The distinction will offer some reassurance over availability, but it provides little comfort to Irish hauliers paying more than €2 per litre and attempting to price transport contracts in an...
Seven in ten European road transport operators say their customers are unwilling to pay more for greener freight services, raising serious questions about how the industry can finance its transition to low-emission transport. A new survey from the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and Trimble reveals that rising vehicle costs...
With diesel costs continuing to put pressure on haulage margins, maintaining correct tyre pressures across trucks and trailers could be one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways for operators to reduce fuel consumption, extend tyre life and improve vehicle safety. For Irish hauliers, fuel remains one of the biggest...
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