An Garda Síochána wish to thank the professional drivers on their continued co-operation and support during the COVID-19 crisis. However, there is a safety concern over the movement of these essential goods across the country as the Government restrictions continue.

More than 50 countries, including Japan, South Korea and the EU member states, have agreed on common regulations for vehicles that can take over some driving functions, including having a mandatory black box, the UN announced Thursday, June 25th 2020

While driving in flip flops isn’t illegal in itself, wearing them could lead to a careless driving charge if they impede your ability to drive safely.

Until now, there was no law in Belgium that road users must make room for ambulances in the event of traffic jams on multi-lane roads. This is will change from October.

Today it’s a pleasant 28 degrees in Zagreb.

If only they didn’t cancel the World Professional Driver Championships, Team Ireland would be making their final adjustments to their world title challenge.

Circle K opens brand new service station with parking for Trucks and Buses just off the M3, N3 and N52 Park Ri Kells in Kells Meath – A82 E7F3 – Refuel Relax Refresh

RSA Update for Driver CPC Training 31 Dec 2020

Although the country is moving to Level 5 the RSA’s position has not changed in relation to the delivery of Driver CPC Training.

DCPC training is deemed to be an essential service, therefore, those drivers wishing to attend for their training are permitted to do so, even if travelling outside their own jurisdiction.

Bulgaria’s government said Wednesday (21 October) it would challenge in court parts of a major EU-wide reform agreed earlier this year aimed at improving road hauliers’ work conditions.

With the release of the new 300 Series Light-duty truck, there is also an improvement in performance for the new Hino trucks, with a new model being introduced for those looking for even more oomph. Hino claims to offer the World the most powerful Japanese-built light-duty truck range and this claim has been further advanced with the introduction of the new 721 models.

The amount of computing power fitted into a truck as a matter, of course, has multiplied considerably in recent years. the amount of data flying around in a CANbus on a Euro6 truck is many times greater than that used in its Euro5 predecessor.

The EU has taken a major step towards better working conditions for truck drivers after the European Parliament (EP) voted in favour of the mobility package.

Drivers Should Not Be Refused The Use Of Toilet Facilities at distribution centres and shops.

Temporary relaxation of EU driving and resting time rules due to COVID-19. Official letter from the department of transport.

Parliament backs revised rules to improve drivers’ working conditions, an end to social dumping and stop unfair competition in the road transport sector.

EU Press Conference Announces New Rules to Protect Drivers and Road Transport Business

Time to reflect on what should have been and plan for what will be. Like all professional drivers we don’t like it when a delivery is failed. Our trip to Zagreb in Croatia was all st up and we were ready to enjoy the sunshine and hospitality of our Croatian hosts.