1+ hour, 52+ min ago   (361+ words) Ireland’s Transport Operations and Commercial Driving Apprenticeship Programme is continuing to provide an important new route into the haulage and logistics sector. The two-year “earn while you learn” programme combines full-time employment with academic study through ATU Sligo. Apprentices spend…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago   (339+ words) The countdown is on to the Irish Road Haulage Association’s Annual Conference and Dinner, which takes place at the Gleneagle Hotel in Killarney next weekend, Friday and Saturday, 4–5 September. One of the most important events in the Irish road transport…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (185+ words) 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…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (213+ words) 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....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (471+ words) Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, has launched a rechargeable tracker designed for freight and logistics applications such as HGVs, trailer, cargo and equipment monitoring. The compact GL330MG device possesses optimised power consumption and advanced connectivity,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1076+ words) Ireland’s HGV aftermarket is entering a period of significant change. For decades, the formula was relatively straightforward: trucks needed servicing, mechanical repairs, tyres, brakes, batteries and replacement parts, while workshops relied on experienced technicians to keep them moving. That model…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (114+ words) HGV Ireland Entries are now open for the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2027, with Ireland’s logistics, transport, warehousing, fleet management, and supply chain management community invited to submit across 33 categories ahead of the October closing date. Winners will be recognised at…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (125+ words) What decisions will shape your fleet and transport operation over the next 12 months? From regulatory change and rising operating costs to decarbonisation, alternative fuels and evolving customer expectations, the transport sector continues to face significant change. The FTA Ireland Sustainable…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (270+ words) Addressing the HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) driver shortage in Ireland requires action from government, employers, training providers, and the logistics industry. The shortage is driven by an ageing workforce, rising demand for freight transport, licensing barriers, working conditions, and competition…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (950+ words) Freeburn Transport is preparing to put its first fully electric truck into operation, with the arrival of a new Renault Trucks E-Tech T 4×2 tractor unit supplied by Diamond Trucks. The new vehicle is understood to be the first Renault Trucks…...