• HGV Ireland - March 14, 2025

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Drivers get CPC update

Bus and truck drivers have been reminded that 9th September marks the end of the five year cycle for acquired rights bus drivers and acquired rights drivers who have both a bus and truck licence.

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FTA Ireland Alternative Fuels Working Group meeting now on YouTube

A recording of the latest FTA Ireland Alternative Fuels Working Group meeting is now available on YouTube or by visiting https://lnkd.in/erwc3ywz Seán O’Callaghan, EV Project Development Manager, from SSE gave an excellent presentation on electrifying freight! The FTA Ireland Alternative Fuels working group has over the years supported the FTA...

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Enfield Council adopts ground-breaking AI video telematics

Enfield Council has teamed up with VisionTrack to lead the way in road safety and stay at the forefront of fleet innovation. The London borough has worked closely with its existing video telematics partner to develop a sophisticated AI-powered vehicle camera solution for its first fully-electric refuse collection vehicle (RCV)....

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Darragh passes C Licence on CDAP programme

A young Bord na Mona employee is the latest apprentice to pass his C Licence driving test as part of the Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship (CDAP.ie)

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IRU welcomes Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), which sets an initial and binding EU legal framework, but warns it falls short of the level of ambition called for by IRU.

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IRU wants solution to Brenner pass botllekeck

With queues reaching 70km, a solution to the Brenner pass bottleneck continues to escape EU governments and authorities, according to the International Road Transport Union (IRU).

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Tool cabinet from JBM Tools

JBM Tools UK & Ireland has the perfect tool cabinet for trucking applications.

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McGuire Haulage adds another three Renault Trucks

McGuire Haulage add another three Renault Trucks to its fleet.

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Durite shows new camera technology at RTX

Durite, a leading UK supplier of safety camera solutions for commercial vehicles, are showcasing their latest range of AHD (analogue high definition) vehicle safety products and a new, online equipment selection tool at this year’s Road Transport Expo in Stoneleigh.

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Driver shortage need legal immigration says IRU

The IRU General Assembly, the voice of over 3.5 million companies operating mobility and logistics services, is calling on governments to focus on tailored immigration policies to address the dramatic shortage of drivers in the road transport industry.

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Webfleet’s new cold chain solution helps refrigerated fleets

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, has launched Webfleet Cold Chain.

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New bespoke trailers from Andover

Andover Trailers has delivered four new bespoke-built step frame trailers into FM Conway, continuing a relationship between the two businesses that dates back more than two decades.

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Connacht Truck Show on horizon

The Connacht Truck Show takes place this Saturday, June 3, at the Claremorris Athletic Track & Showgrounds, Claremorris, Co. Mayo.

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Pass Wide and Slow When Meeting Horse Riders and other Vulnerable Road Users

The Road Safety Authority (RSA), and An Garda Síochána (AGS) have teamed up with Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) and Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) to produce a series of videos to inform motorists how to share the roads safely with horse riders.

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Road charging advantages for efficient trailers

The European Commission wants to take into account the effect of trailers on the CO2 emissions of heavy-goods vehicles in road charging schemes that differentiate tolls based on vehicles’ CO2 emissions.

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