Niall “Bressie” Breslin, one of Ireland’s most formidable and inspiring mental health advocates, has partnered with  the all-electric Mercedes-Benz eVito van as he continues his multi-award-winning live podcast tour of Ireland. Niall ‘Bressie’ Breslin is pictured with his all-electric Mercedes-Benz eVito van which will carry his crew and equipment on his award-winning live podcast tour of Ireland. With him is Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles sales manager, Fergus Conheady and Nevo general manager, Derek Reilly. Working in conjunction with Nevo – Ireland’s only dedicated electric vehicl ..read more

With road deaths continuing to spiral motoring experts are calling for mandatory first aid training for all drivers so they know how to help in the event of a road accident. The team at LeaseCar are calling for the government to make first aid training compulsory when getting a driver’s licence. The latest report on road collisions in Ireland shows that 58 fatalities have already occurred in 2024. Research has found up to 59% of deaths from injury may have been prevented if first aid had been given before medical emergency services arrived. Despite this, just one in 20 adults know what to do i ..read more

Employers, trade unions and parking operators are urging the European Commission to maintain a focused approach to certifying, upgrading, building, and funding safe and secure truck parking areas in the EU over the next three years. In a joint letter addressed to EU Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean, the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), the International Road transport Union (IRU) and the European Secure Parking Organisation (ESPORG) have invited the European Commission to continue its efforts co-funding safe and secure truck parking areas (SSTPAs) in Europe for the period ..read more

Euro NCAP is moving closer towards the development towards a Truck Safe rating scheme, in in direct response to data showing that while trucks represent only 3 per cent of vehicles on Europe’s roads they are involved in almost 15 per cent of all EU road fatalities.  At NCAP24, in front of an audience of international road safety experts and industry, Euro NCAP will showcase what elements the organisation is currently considering as part of a future Truck Safe rating and how it intends to evaluate and benchmark truck performance. Trucks play a vital role in a vibrant and productive economy. How ..read more

The Freight Transport Association of Ireland is hiring for a field based, Trainer / Auditor role The ideal candidate should have excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate is expected to be proficient, organised and have excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment. To ensure success, the Trainer/Auditor should understand the business operation and decision making process with a keen interest in delivering targeted and tangible results. Top candidates will be innovative, strong decision make ..read more

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has welcomed the news that An Garda Síochána has instructed all uniformed Gardaí to do a mandatory 30 minutes of road safety policing per shift. The move comes against a backdrop of rising fatalities on Irish roads. There have been 63 fatalities on Irish roads this year, an increase of 15 on 2023. Liz O’Donnell, chairperson of the RSA, said: “Enforcement is key to tackling this problem and I warmly welcome this response to my call for more Gardaí deployed immediately to road safety. This will result in increased Garda visibility on our roads and acts as a deterr ..read more

DB Schenker has appointed Aaron Scott to the role of CEO for its UK & Ireland cluster. He succeeds Ray Hennessy who has held the position the last eight years and is moving on to a well-deserved retirement. Scott joined the company in 2021 and currently, additionally holds the position of Executive Vice President Contract Logistics for Region Europe. He brings a wealth of experience to the UK & Ireland CEO role having spent more than 28 years in International Logistics and 3PL supply chain operations. Additionally, he has spent time living and working in the Netherlands, the USA and Ge ..read more

Mercedes-Benz has selected Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions, to provide advanced refrigeration technology for its 100 per cent electric eActros truck, which is currently being showcased in a national roadshow across Ireland. This collaboration has addressed the specific requirements of modern retail fleets and provided leading food retailers with a firsthand look at the efficient and environmentally responsible refrigerated transport solutions. The joint project leverages Thermo King V-1000 refrigeration unit paired with the E-COOLPAC b ..read more

IKEA Ireland has opened a state-of-the-art distribution centre in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion within Ireland. This new facility, employing over 200 people, follows investments in six plan and order points, upgrades to the Ballymun store, and an innovative collaboration with Tesco Ireland on affordable collection service, all to bring IKEA closer to customers across the Republic of Ireland. The new distribution centre will result in IKEA’s business in Ireland having one of the shortest delivery times in Europe. Before now, IKEA deliveries to ..read more

ASDA, a leading UK supermarket, is midway through welcoming to its fleet an initial order of 167 new vehicles manufactured by Tiger Trailers, comprised 147 tri-axle box van moving deck double decks for UK operation, and 20 for the retailer’s Northern Ireland ferry-use operations. Tiger’s new trailer solution for Asda provides up to a 44-pallet carrying capacity, and incorporates a ¾ length moving deck for versatility, powered by the Cheshire manufacturer’s in-house, 4-ram hydraulic system. The three vibrant livery variations and memorable slogans make the new fleet assets an eye-catching sight ..read more