Welcome to the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) Web Site.
The IRHA is the recognised national representative body of the licenced road haulage industry in the Republic of Ireland.
IRHA members operate under Road Haulage Operator Licences issued by the Department of Transport. A Road Haulage Operator’s Licence is required where goods are carried for hire or reward in a vehicle or combination of vehicles which is in excess of 3.5 (metric) tonnes.
The IRHA was founded in 1973 with the purpose of representing and promoting the interests of Ireland’s licenced road haulage industry – on a national and international level. The Association promotes excellence, professionalism and safety in the operation of road transport businesses.
Digital Tachograph Training Seminar
A digital tachograph course has been arranged for IRHA members for
Saturday morning the 12th of December in head-office . A sample
of digital tachograph download software will also be available to view during
the course. The cost to attend the morning session will be €50 for IRHA members
and €75 to non-members. A booking form for the course can be viewed in the members section of this website. If you have any general queries on the semianr or problems opening the registration form, please contact
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Drivers CPC
The Association is pleased to announce that it has been
approved by the RSA to provide the mandatory drivers CPC training for HGV drivers in IRHA head-office, Bracetown, Clonee. The Association has been
approved to provide all modules to interested parties on an on-going basis. A list of scheduled dates for training days are available in the notice board and members section of our website.
Available to IRHA Members - Digifob
The Digifob is the most convenient way for HGV drivers to monitor their
working time throughout any given day/week and ensure they remain legal
under the Driver Hours Regulations. The Digifob can determine daily
rest and break infringements based on the driver card data. It is key
ring mountable with a single button scroll function. Available to IRHA
members for €48. (plus postage and packaging). Orders can be placed
through head-office by calling 01 801 3380 or e-mail
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