IRTE Ireland North Centre Student Awards 2025

Join us for the IRTE Ireland North Student Awards in Portadown, celebrating top Heavy Vehicle Maintenance students. The evening will include an industry lecture by Chris Slowey from Manfreight Limited and great networking opportunities.

Annual Update Lecture 2025 - SOE South Wales Regional Group

The Annual Update Lecture 2025 is a two-part session, featuring a feedback report from the Midlands Compliance Forum on issues affecting Heavy Goods Vehicles in Wales and England, followed by an update from the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) on their 2025 initiatives.

Wheel and Tyre Technology – Safety Systems

The speaker will speak about the CPD Presentation topicswheel security and tyre safety systems available from the company and their future developments.

What changed between EN81-80 (2109) and EN81-80 (2003)

Dave Cooper will explain the changes between the two standards and why they were made.

The Future and Sustainability of Scania

CPD Presentation topics: The speaker will speak about the history of Scania Trucks/Haydock Group and the present range of company products. In addition to this future technology and customer driven developments within Scania trucks will be covered.

Site Visit: Leyland PR26 6TJ

Site Visit: Tour of the FOX GROUP facility in Leyland (Hurt Plant Hire) that will include the logistics administration hub, workshop facilities, recycling areas, crush plant, railhead, plant equipment and fleet vehicles.

Fraud Prevention Update: Combatting Vehicle, Plant & Machinery Theft with Paul Sperring

Time: 7.15 for 8.00pm  (initially meet in hotel main bar) We’re excited to welcome back Mr. Paul Sperring, Senior UK Fraud Investigation Manager at Lloyds Banking Group, for an update on the latest initiatives to combat theft of vehicles, plant, and machinery. His presentation will cover new strategies and developments in fraud prevention.

Freeway joins the 12th IRTE Bus & Coach Skills Challenge as a technology partner

The IRTE Bus and Coach Skills Challenge is a platform that showcases the finest talents and expertise in the bus and coach industry, promoting safety, efficiency, and excellence.

Health and Safety executive (HSE) sends letters to eight hospitals over Covid-19 health and safety concerns

Five hospitals judged to have had high levels of compliance.

Doing the right thing in vehicle maintenance

Gaining and retaining a commercial vehicle operating licence revolves around repute, fitness and whether you have the traffic commissioners’ trust. By Peter Shakespeare