HGV operators who have yet to replace their analogue or digital non-smart tachograph on their vehicle, )typically first registered prior to 14th June 2019) have run out of road, CV Workshop Magazine can reveal. Operators were given until the end of December 2024 to fit a Smart Tachograph Version 2...
NextGear Capital, the UK’s leading wholesale funding specialist, has partnered with TradeBid, bringing flexible stock funding solutions to Ireland’s dealership network. TradeBid delivers an end-to-end car buying and selling solution, covering everything from sourcing stock to vehicle logistics. With the addition of NextGear Capital’s stock funding, TradeBid customers can enhance...
Northern Ireland’s trade with GB is struggling to overcome challenges posed by the regulations imposed by the Windsor Framework, according to Logistics UK. Giving evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee on the operation of the Windsor Framework, Logistics UK Head of Trade and Devolved Policy Nichola Mallon outlined...
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed news that building work on the Ballynahinch bypass in County Down should begin in three years. The Department for Infrastructure said work should commence in 2028-29 with the road set to open two years later. Martin Reid, RHA Policy Director, said: “This is...
Ctrack has completed the rebrand of Inseego’s international telematics business, which it acquired at the end of last year as part of a strategy to expand in key global markets. The company will now look to accelerate growth within the UK, underpinned by the rollout of its AI-enhanced fleet software...
Commercial fleets risk increasing capital expenditure by up to a third when transitioning to zero emission road transport by oversizing their electric vehicle infrastructure. This was the opinion of Kevin Christopher, Head of Product at ZeroMission, speaking at a recent EV webinar, who claimed that concerns around vehicle range and...
To support the decarbonisation of Ireland’s freight and logistics sector, Minister of transport Darragh O’Brien also announced the expansion to the ZEHDV Purchase Grant Scheme. The expanded ZEHDV-I Scheme will include depot and logistics recharging infrastructure grants, so businesses can now access funding for recharging stations at depots, logistics hubs...
FTA Ireland has met with the Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy and Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien TD and Minister of State at the Department of Transport Sean Canney in Leinster House to present its key priorities over the coming months CEO Aidan Flynn commented: “It is essential that...
Derry Bros, the leading customs clearance specialist, has further enhanced its service offering in mainland Europe by taking advantage of EU customs procedure, Regime 42. The company will now be able to assist customers, initially in Belgium and France, with streamlining customs clearance and VAT management for imported goods from...
The Department of Transport has launched the new HGV Eco Driving Standard, a significant step toward supporting more sustainable and efficient driving practices within the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) sector. The HGV Eco Driving Standard aims to improve driving efficiency and reduce environmental impact through a comprehensive set of guidelines...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched a powerful new advertising campaign highlighting the dangers of speed and complacency on rural roads. The campaign, supported by bereaved families, depicts how small increases in speed, often unnoticed by drivers familiar with a route, can have devastating consequences, particularly on rural roads...
MAN Importers Ireland has sold the 1000th MAN TGE van in Ireland. The van was sold to D&D Window & Door Services Limited, who collected the vehicle from MAN Importers Ireland’s headquarters in Dublin. MAN Importers Ireland, who celebrated 35-years in business last year, are the exclusive distributor of MAN...
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has confirmed its participation in the Logistics & Supply Chain Skills Weeks, which runs 31st March to 5th April 2025. On Thursday 3rd April CILT’s Women in Logistics and Transport group will be represented at the LogisTYcs Skills Expo for second level...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the European Commission’s Industrial Action Plan for the European Automotive Sector, particularly the focus on incentives and better infrastructure access to support commercial road transport operators’ uptake of zero-emission vehicles. However, the IRU says it remains deeply concerned about the lack of...
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