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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.

Feb 10, 2025 · DAF Trucks is opening the doors to a new, multi-million pound apprentice training centre in Nottingham. DAF Trucks will open the doors on Thursday to a new, multi-million pound apprentice training centre in Nottingham The DAF Apprentice Academy represents a £3.5m investment into a brand-new ...

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.

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 ...

Dec 9, 2024 · The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain’s annual report for the year ending 31 March 2024 was published on 7 October 2024. In the report, among other things, there are updates on strategic objectives to 2025 and an evaluation of the current state of the industry.

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 …

Oct 2, 2024 · Emma Thompson, designate executive director of the SOE, highlights eight key challenges facing the road transport engineering sector and offers potential solutions

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.

Nov 11, 2024 · As commercial vehicles continue to switch from diesel to battery-powered propulsion, the components involved need to be fully understood and maintained to the highest possible levels. Dr Mark Leaver, chief development engineer at …