Irish Haulier of the Year 2026

On receiving the awards, Laurence O’Toole, Managing Director, O’Toole Transport, was delighted in winning the overall prize, saying that he, his family and his team were “extremely pleased” to win what is widely regarded as the most prestigious prize in the Irish road transport industry.

“We are absolutely buzzing, we had a fantastic night, as we scooped the Refrigerated Transport Specialist (International/National) Award and the overall Irish Haulier of the Year Award 2026. It’s a fitting end to what has been a difficult year for the O’Toole family having lost our beautiful mother Angela suddenly in the summer. Her work in helping set up the company in 1996 will never be forgotten, and we dedicate this award in recognition of her contributions. A big thanks to our people in Galway, Dublin, Glasgow and Liverpool.
Next year will mark 30 years of O’Toole Transport, we will celebrate it as a proud family business.”

Jarlath Sweeney, Group Editor, Fleet Publications, on behalf of the event organisers said: “Sincere congratulations to O’Toole Transport, once again deserved winners of the Irish Haulier of the Year award. The progress and expansion of the company is noteworthy as are the high standards that they have created and maintained throughout its day-to-day operations at home and abroad. True ambassadors for the Irish road transport industry.”