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Slower Speeds Safer Roads campaign supports road safety

Ministers O’Brien and Canney have launched the ‘Slower Speeds, Safer Roads’ information and awareness campaign, to highlight the forthcoming change in speed limits on rural local roads.

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DAF Trucks Ireland celebrates long service team members

DAF Trucks Ireland took time out this week to celebrate and recognise the long service of two very popular members of staff.

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Martin Ryan & Sons chooses Eureka

One of Ireland’s best-known and long-established transport operators reports significant time saving, faster invoicing and improved job management since switching over to a new transport management system.

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Missed opportunity could harm EU automotive sector strategy

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has missed a major opportunity by not including commercial road transport operators in its Strategic Dialogue on the Automotive Industry, which was launched in Brussels this week.

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Dates for Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week 2025 confirmed

Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week 2025 will take place this year, from Monday, 31st March to Saturday, 5th April 2025, the Department of Transport has confirmed.

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Stena Line posts record freight volumes on Belfast routes

2024 was a record year for Stena Line freight volumes on its three Belfast services with almost 600,000 freight units being shipped between Cairnryan, Liverpool (Birkenhead) and Heysham.

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Derry Bros streamlines and automates customs processes

Derry Bros, the leading customs clearance specialist, is supporting the transition to the GB Safety & Security (S&S) import controls by cutting the cost of processing declaration requirements. The company is leveraging its advanced digitalisation and automation capabilities to help haulage customers reduce third-party charges by as much as 50%...

S & T Buckley Livestock returns to Volvo

S & T Buckley Livestock is reaping the rewards of its new Volvo FH 540 8×2 rear steer Tridem rigid fitted with specialist Pezzaioili livestock bodywork.

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Irish MEP calls for urgent reform to transport rules

An Irish MEP has called for the urgent reform of EU road transport rules, which he claims disadvantages Irish hauliers.

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Public urged to prioritise safety as historic storm poses severe threat

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging the public to take extreme caution as a Red Weather Warning has been issued for the unprecedented and life-threatening Storm Éowyn. This is not a typical weather event—it has the potential to be a significant and historic storm that poses a serious risk...