• HGV Ireland - March 18, 2025

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Texa to exhibit truck diagnostics programme at CV Workshop EXPO

Texa, a leader in truck diagnostics has confirmed that it will be exhibiting its truck diagnostics programme at the CV Workshop EXPO at theRDS, Dublin on 12-13th October.

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St Patrick’s Bank Holiday road safety appeal

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are appealing to the public to use the roads with care over the St Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend. This appeal comes against the backdrop of high numbers of road fatalities in 2024.

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European Parliament supports revision of the Weights and Dimensions Directive

The European Parliament has taken an historic decision to support the efficiency and greening of road transport through the revision of the Weights and Dimensions Directive, according to the International Road Transport Union.

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Road Safety Weather Alert – Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads Wednesday and Thursday as Met Eireann has issued Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings for persistent and heavy rain.

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Shane Lowry tops poll as dream passenger for Paddy’s Day weekend road trip

Easytrip, Ireland’s leading platform for on-the-road payments and solutions, has unearthed Irish motorist’s ideal road trip passenger and travel habits ahead of the St Patrick’s Day bank holiday weekend as part of its latest research. Of those surveyed more than half (51%) were planning to take to the roads around...

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CV Workshop EXPO to feature host of international brands

With seven months to go to the CV Workshop EXPO, which takes place at the RDS, Dublin on Saturday & Sunday 12-13th October, the exhibitor list is shaping up to be a ‘who’s who’ of the commercial vehicle aftermarket.

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FTA Ireland calls for improvements to non-EU work permits scheme

FTA Ireland is calling for improvements to the non-EU work permits scheme that faciliates the placement of non-EU HGV drivers with Irish companies.

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Sorcha flies the flag for female HGV drivers

Only two per cent of HGV (C & CE) driving licences are issued to women in Ireland. However, this cohort is growing on the back of the continued success of the Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship.

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New DAF XG+ for Donovan Transport

Donovan Transport, a family run haulage business based in Barronstown, Tipperary, has honoured their founder with a new special commemorative DAF XG+.

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European Parliament adopts report on Driving Licence Directive

The European Parliament has adopted its report on the Driving Licence Directive, agreeing on key reforms that will eliminate crucial barriers discouraging entry into the driver profession.

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Middlegate Europe selects SureCam video telematics

Middlegate Europe, the international transport and logistics specialist, is targeting insurance, safety and efficiency improvements with a video telematics solution from SureCam. The company has installed forward-facing dashcams on its UK fleet of over 40 HGVs to capture vital video evidence of driving incidents and gain access to advanced GPS...

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Scania facing damages claims as over €880m cartel fine is upheld

The Court of Justice of the European Union has dismissed Scania’s appeal against a €880,523,000 EU fine for being part of a price fixing cartel.

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M50 Truck & Van Centre returns to CV Workshop EXPO

M50 Truck & Van Centre has confirmed its participation at the CV Workshop EXPO, which will run alongside the Auto Trade EXPO at the RDS Dublin on Saturday and Sunday, 12-13th October.

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P&O Ferries shares promising results on energy efficiency initiative

P&O Ferries has shared promising results from its new fuel and energy efficiency initiative following significant measures to reduce carbon emissions in 2023.

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European Parliament agrees to key driving licence reforms

The European Parliament has adopted a report on the Driving Licence Directive, which agreeson key reforms that will eliminate crucial barriers discouraging entry into the driver profession.

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