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Hauliers call off planned protest

Irish Road Haulage Association President, Ger Hyland, has confirmed that a protest planned for tomorrow, Tuesday March 10th, in Dublin has been suspended pending the outcome of talks with Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien. Minister O’Brien rang MR. Hyland from Rio De Janeiro in Brazil this evening and his Department has...

Fuel price spike pushes hauliers toward protest

Irish hauliers held crisis talks at the weekend in Dublin and issued a stark warning to government that they will have no choice but to mount rolling protests blocking key arteries, routes and airports in the coming days. The warnings come on the back of escalating fuel prices, on top...

Hauliers get ELO reminder from French customs

French customs have confirmed that all vehicles travelling to France from the UK will require a valid Envelope Logistique Obligatoire (ELO) before reaching the border from 15th April. Without a valid ELO, vehicles may face delays or diversion to inland border facilities. The ELO replacesthe current document grouping system. Each...

Elliott Earthworks chooses DAF

Elliott Earthworks has taken delivery of a new DAF XD 410 FAN 6X2. The rigid unit is complete with a Palfinger PK 24.001 SLD5 remote controlled crane, supplied and fitted by Palfinger Ireland, as well as an extra work area behind the crane with safey access, fitted by Thompson...

FTA Ireland says support transport and logistics to weather fuel price volatility

The current geopolitical situation in the Middle East is already having an impact on global fuel markets, with sharp increases already seen in domestic heating oil prices. And with the price of petrol and diesel experiencing notable increases in the past few days, FTA Ireland, which represents those responsible for...

Truck and Bus operators to benefit from ZEHDV grant

Truck and Bus operators are set to benefit from expanded Government support to help cut costs and accelerate the move to zero-emission transport. Changes to the Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle (ZEHDV) grant scheme will make it easier and more flexible for companies to invest in electric trucks and buses,...

Leading haulier calls for suspension of Carbon Tax levy on diesel

A leading member of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has called on government to suspend the carbon tax levy on Diesel, as fuel prices continue to soar at the pumps. IRHA Deputy Vice President, Eugene Drennan says that government is taking 19.6 cent per litre in a carbon tax...

Gillick Transport chooses DAF

Gillick Transport has taken delivery of a new DAF XG 6×2 530 HP tractor unit supplied by DAF Trucks Ireland. The new XG 530 6×2 tractor unit comes with a host of features including: Exclusive pack leather with fixed super air drivers seat Exclusive NGD interior LED sky lights Ice...

Diesel set to hit €2 a litre as IRHA calls for emergency supports

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has warned diesel prices are likely to reach and surpass €2 per litre, and is urging the Government to introduce temporary supports for operators. The group said escalating tensions in the Middle East will almost certainly push pump prices beyond the €2 mark, increasing...

RDM targets fleet improvements with Ctrack

RDM Electrical & Mechanical Services has adopted a fleet telematics solution from Ctrack to better support and protect its team of engineers, while targeting operating efficiencies and service improvements. The fleet technology solution has been rolled out across 80 vans that operate nationwide, so the company can gain real-time and...

Customs improvements tackle impact of UK-Ireland cross-border delays

Food retailers are turning to managed customs solutions backed by smart automation to overcome the growing complexities of transporting goods, especially perishable produce, between the UK and Ireland. According to Sarah-Louise Murray, Customs Manager at Derry Bros, supply chain delays caused by incorrect customs documentation within high-volume, time-sensitive operations are...

ADTA recruiting Driver CPC Trainer (Part-time)

The Advanced Driver Training Academy (ADTA) is looking to recruit a part-time Trainer for Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 for training in its Mullingar and Cavan centres. ADTA prides itself on providing top-class professional training in a relaxed environment with personable trainers. As a Driver CPC Trainer,...

Flogas enhances Bio-CNG fuel access for hauliers with Circle K

Flogas has renewed and expanded its partnership with Circle K Ireland significantly enhancing Bio-CNG fuel access for hauliers across the country. This collaboration aims to make low-carbon refuelling more convenient and accessible along Ireland’s key logistics routes. A key benefit of this expanded partnership is that Flogas CNG fuel card...

FTA Ireland congratulates Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026 winners

FTA Ireland has congratulated the winners and finalists at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026 FTA Ireland was delighted to be part of the evening, and we were especially proud to see CEO Niall Cotton representing the Association on the panel discussions, alongside Keith Haugh (Primeline Group) and Ken...

Gas Networks Ireland signs agreement to advance green hydrogen project

Gas Networks Ireland has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with the Corrib Joint Venture to advance a green hydrogen pilot project at the Bellanaboy Bridge Gas Terminal in Co. Mayo. This project will explore the potential to produce green hydrogen using renewable electricity while leveraging Corrib’s existing energy infrastructure. This...