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About Institute of Road Transport Engineers. IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers) was founded in 1944 and is one of the most respected names in UK transport.

1 day ago · Reforms to Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) came into effect on 3 December 2024. The changes include introducing a National Driver CPC that will cover driving a lorry, bus or coach in the UK, allowing more flexibility for end-of-module assessments, introducing a faster route for drivers returning to the industry and …

Jan 9, 2025 · What does 2025 hold for repair and maintenance (R&M) in the transport sector? Tom Austin-Morgan talks to truck manufacturers and service providers about what improvements they are offering in R&M, servicing and workshop improvements as we head into the new year.

1 day ago · The Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE) is firmly focused on making a difference in 2025 and being at the heart of the road transport industry, according to Nick Elliott, chair of IRTE Professional Sector Council (PSC).

1 day ago · For technicians and maintenance providers alike, irtec is a key benchmark of quality. Steve Banner reports TIP Group has no doubts about the value of irtec technician licensing and IRTE workshop accreditation, says UK fleet and engineering director, Mark Carlin. They provide customers with ...

Jan 9, 2025 · To think we are starting the year 2025 seems a little surreal and we are already almost a quarter of the way through the 21st century – something that seemed such a long way off just a few years ago when we were all mulling the likelihood of a millennium bug. Times have certainly changed and continue to evolve at pace, across society in general and, indeed, the transport industry and ...

Apr 25, 2024 · Engineering isn’t just a career; it’s an adventure into innovation where every day brings new challenges and breakthroughs. As technology evolves at a lightning speed, transport engineers are right there with it, learning, growing and pushing boundaries.

Jan 9, 2025 · A new UK government, but the same macroeconomic situation remains – compounded by continued conflict and uncertainty around the world. John Challen assesses the impact all those factors have on the costs for businesses in transport Anyone who thought that the world might be an easier place to live ...

Dec 9, 2024 · MOT fail rates are currently at around 10%, leading to an increase of vehicle and trailer prohibition. The DVSA published research, concluded from roadside checks, which showed that operators using external workshops have a greater …