The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is set to meet officials from the Department of Transport over the weekend to work out the details of a support scheme aimed at reducing the cost of diesel to licensed hauliers. HGVIreland.com understands the support scheme will include relief on excise duties on...
As road death continue to spiral in Ireland, Europe is launching new phase of EU Road Safety Exchange programme to accelerate life-saving reforms in cities and countries across the continent. Road safety performance across Europe still varies dramatically. In some EU countries, the risk of dying on the road is...
Darragh O’Brien, TD, Minister for Transport, has published for public consultation a draft National EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2026-2028, which is available below for download. This Strategy outlines a planned and phased approach to delivering a comprehensive national charging network to 2030, with detailed actions focused on the period to...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has met with Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien this morning in Dublin as the cost of diesel continues to spiral. IRHA President, Ger Hyland, said the Minister has committed to substantial support for the haulage industry which will be announced on Tuesday next in the...
Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, has launched an advanced trailer tracking device that delivers reliable performance in the harshest operating conditions. The hard-wired GV651 unit has a rugged and waterproof design, dependable network and positioning capabilities and a large backup battery, ensuring uninterrupted...
Ctrack has launched its next-generation management platform, Crystal, in the UK and Ireland as part of a global roll-out following the acquisition of Inseego’s international telematics business last year. The software brings together advanced telematics, artificial intelligence and predictive analytics into a single, modular solution, empowering fleet and asset operators...
An Irish company, Transformation IRL is bridging a critical gap in road safety and workforce development that is hiding in plain sight in many countries, professional truck and bus drivers receive no vocational training after earning their licence. The result? Thousands of individuals operating heavy commercial vehicles for hours each...
Surging diesel prices and tightening fuel supply are putting EU transport operators under immediate pressure and risk disrupting logistics chains, according to the International Road Transport Union (IRU). The IRU is calling on the European Commission to urgently coordinate an EU-wide response to stabilise fuel markets and ensure the continued...
Ireland’s Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Group (LSCSG) is excited to unveil its 4th Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week (#LogisticsWeek), launching on 16 April 2026, in conjunction with Europe’s 19th Supply Chain Day. The key aim of the Logistics Week is to promote careers and educational opportunities in the...