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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.

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 · 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 …

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Mar 3, 2021 · IRTE’s parent body has launched a new way for members to qualify for the two highest engineering qualifications in the UK, incorporated engineer (IEng) and chartered engineer (CEng). These well-regarded qualifications distinguish the top tiers of professional engineers, and provide the right for recipients to add extra initials after their name

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.

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

Aug 8, 2024 · The UK engineering and technology sector faces an unprecedented challenge, with 173,000 new roles needed by 2030, according to EngineeringUK. This demand is particularly urgent in the transport sector, from truck and bus manufacturing to railway maintenance and automotive innovation.