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IRHA welcomes postponement of excise duty increases

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has welcomed the Government’s decision last Friday evening to postpone the reintroduction of excise duty, which had been due to come back into effect on 1st September. The IRHA says there is no doubt that this decision is a direct result of the strong...

New 271 Truck, Trailer & Van EXPO on the horizon

Adding another exciting dimension to the CV Workshop EXPO / Auto Trade EXPO, taking place at the RDS, Dublin on Saturday and Sunday, 10–11 October, will be the new 271 Truck, Trailer & Van EXPO, staged outdoors at the entrance to the south Dublin venue. The new outdoor showcase will...

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Germany extends internal border checks to March 2027

Germany has notified the European Commission that checks at all nine of its land borders will continue from 16 September 2026 until 15 March 2027. The affected borders include France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Denmark, Poland, Czechia, Austria and Switzerland. Irish operators travelling through Germany should allow for unpredictable inspections,...

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IRHA Annual Conference comes at watershed moment

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) will hold its Annual Conference at the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, on Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5, 2026, at what industry leaders are describing as a defining moment for the future of Irish road transport. Thousands of hauliers and transport operators from across...

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HGVIreland.com launches new CVRT test centre directory

HGVIreland.com has expanded its growing Reference & Directory section with the addition of a new CVRT Test Centre Directory, designed to give Ireland’s haulage, transport and commercial vehicle operators quick access to essential testing information. The new directory provides a convenient county-by-county guide to CVRT test centres across Ireland, helping...

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FTA Ireland welcomes Government’s decision to pause fuel excise increases

FTA Ireland has welcomed the Government’s decision to pause the fuel excise increases planned for September and October. FTA Ireland says the pause removes an immediate additional cost pressure at a time when businesses across the sector are already managing volatile fuel prices and rising operating costs. While this is...

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HGV Fuel Costs: Government Hints Fuel Excise Cuts Could Be Extended

Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke has hinted that government may postone plans to phase out excise cuts on diesel and petrol starting in September. Speaking on Thursday, the Minister said the initial timing for the phasing out of the excise cut – which came as part of €750m in industry...

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Nominations open for CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Awards

Do you know an individual or organisation that deserves recognition for their outstanding achievements, innovation, leadership, or contribution to the logistics, supply chain or transport industry? Now is the time to put them forward for an award! Nominations are now open for the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT)...

ADAS is changing the HGV Workshop

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are becoming standard on modern HGVs – and they are creating a new challenge for Ireland’s commercial vehicle workshops. A repair that once ended with fitting a replacement part may now require diagnostics, calibration and verification. Cameras, radar and sensors can be affected by seemingly...

Volvo Releases Special-Edition 100th Anniversary Truck

Volvo Trucks has recently upgraded its heavy-duty truck range and as a prelude to 2027’s anniversary celebrations, the company is now making its Volvo FH and Volvo FH16 trucks available in a unique anniversary edition. Following a series of recent improvements to the electric, diesel and gas powertrains, Volvo Trucks...