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A selection of HGV news items from Ireland:

  • HGVIreland.com launches new CVRT test centre directory
    by John Loughran on August 23, 2026 at 8:03 am

    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 operators locate their nearest centre The post HGVIreland.com launches new CVRT test centre directory appeared first on HGV Ireland.

  • FTA Ireland welcomes Government’s decision to pause fuel excise increases
    by John Loughran on August 23, 2026 at 7:58 am

    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 a positive and pragmatic step, The post FTA Ireland welcomes Government’s decision to pause fuel excise increases appeared first on HGV Ireland.

  • HGV Fuel Costs: Government Hints Fuel Excise Cuts Could Be Extended
    by John Loughran on August 21, 2026 at 8:48 am

    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 supports and cost-of-living measures – The post HGV Fuel Costs: Government Hints Fuel Excise Cuts Could Be Extended appeared first on HGV Ireland.

  • Nominations open for CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Awards
    by John Loughran on August 21, 2026 at 8:31 am

    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) Mobility & Supply Chain Awards The post Nominations open for CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Awards appeared first on HGV Ireland.

  • ADAS is changing the HGV Workshop
    by John Loughran on August 21, 2026 at 8:16 am

    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 minor work, including bumper repairs, The post ADAS is changing the HGV Workshop appeared first on HGV Ireland.

  • Volvo Releases Special-Edition 100th Anniversary Truck
    by John Loughran on August 20, 2026 at 2:09 pm

    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 tells us that it is The post Volvo Releases Special-Edition 100th Anniversary Truck appeared first on HGV Ireland.

  • Road Transporters Support Scheme: Department of Transport issues update
    by John Loughran on August 19, 2026 at 7:52 pm

    The Department of Transport has confirmed that the window for requesting permission to submit a late application under the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) is now closed. The Department has confirmed that it is no longer accepting requests to submit a late application and the portal has been closed since 12 noon on Friday 24 The post Road Transporters Support Scheme: Department of Transport issues update appeared first on HGV Ireland.

  • Queclink Boosts Fleet and Asset Tracking for Freight and Logistics
    by John Loughran on August 18, 2026 at 6:54 pm

    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, enabling extended battery life without sacrificing real-time responsiveness, location visibility and ease of deployment. The post Queclink Boosts Fleet and Asset Tracking for Freight and Logistics appeared first on HGV Ireland.

  • RSA Road Safety Awards 2026: Nominations Open for Leading Lights
    by John Loughran on August 18, 2026 at 11:08 am

    The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is inviting nominations for the 2026 Leading Lights in Road Safety Awards, celebrating the individuals, organisations and communities making a significant contribution to improving road safety across Ireland. Now in their seventeenth year, the awards recognise outstanding efforts to promote safer roads through education, awareness campaigns, research, innovation and community-led The post RSA Road Safety Awards 2026: Nominations Open for Leading Lights appeared first on HGV Ireland.

  • Register now for the CV Workshop EXPO
    by John Loughran on August 18, 2026 at 9:21 am

    If you work in the commercial vehicle, truck, trailer, transport or fleet sector, the CV Workshop EXPO, at the Simmonscourt, RDS, Dublin, on Saturday & Sunday 10-11th October, is an event you cannot afford to miss. Staged alongside the hugely successful Auto Trade EXPO, the CV Workshop EXPO brings together leading manufacturers, distributors, parts suppliers, The post Register now for the CV Workshop EXPO appeared first on HGV Ireland.