Shane McLoughlin

Ex-trucker Shane’s remarkable world-record-breaking exploits continue 

County Monaghan man Shane McLaughlin has already broken three successive Guinness World Records for the heaviest vehicle pulled by a Paralympian and the former trucker was in the States recently to attempt a truly remarkable feat – to pull a 290-tonne aircraft! 



21 years in, RIES still on the rise 
RIES (Recovery Industry Engineering Standards) has been providing specialist, value-added inspection and accreditation services to the vehicle recovery industry across the island of Ireland and the UK for 21 years.


Sean Moriarty Transport: an award-winning family business 
Sean Moriarty Transport Ltd in Dundalk received an early 40th birthday present recently when it was named Best Family Business at the Louth Business Awards. 


Mannions Parts Oranmore keeps you motoring 
Mannions Parts Oranmore is Galway’s No. 1 independent supplier of commercial vehicle parts and accessories. 


Perennial Freight is first for new Actros cab
Perennial Freight has become the first in the country to take delivery of the new Mercedes-Benz Actros ProCabin.


J&K Coaches Ltd marks 20 years in business  
Established in 2005, this year sees a significant milestone for J&K Coaches Ltd in Moneymore, Co Derry.


Ireland’s Newest CVRT Centre at Reynolds Commercials  
Established since 1993, last year saw Reynolds Commercials opening its new CVRT Centre and it marked an exciting milestone moment for the family-run company.


Quinn Transport celebrates 55 years with another award 
Celebrating 55 years in business, Quinn Transport is a leading family-run logistics solution provider in the heart of Ireland which recently added another accolade to its collection. 


Skins on Rims – a tyre service you can trust 
For prompt, professional, dependable and value-added tyre fitting and repair services covering the full spectrum of vehicles, look no further than the brilliantly-named Skins on Rims in Foxford, County Mayo.


40 years and the clock still ticking at Angretia 
As Angretia celebrated 40 years in business in 2024, unassuming managing director Martin Hughes took the opportunity to pay tribute to all of those individuals past and present who have contributed to the success thus far.


Connection Logistics celebrate 20 years in business! 
Established in 2005, Connection Logistics has been delivering prompt and professional frozen, chilled and ambient logistic services to the pharmaceutical, medical and food sectors for two decades and counting.


Keep your trucks in tune with Lukas Motorworks 
One of the keys to running a profitable haulage company is to access all the tools available to maximise fleet efficiency.


George Anderson Commercial Repairs celebrate landmark anniversary 
People come first at George Anderson Commercial Repairs Ltd., an industry-leading commercial vehicle repair, maintenance and modification specialist that has been delivering exceptional services across the North West for 20 years.


Primeline Group names top employer at Logistics Awards
Primeline Group has been named ‘Employer of the Year’ at this year’s Irish Logistics and Transport Awards.


Heffernan Tyres – the commercial vehicle tyre partner of choice 
Having opened a dedicated truck, coach and agri tyre centre to complement their thriving car tyre business, Heffernan Tyres in Kildare town are one of Ireland’s premier commercial vehicle tyre specialists.


D. Dennehy Ltd celebrates 50 years of excellence 
Celebrating 50 years in business, D. Dennehy Ltd is a one-stop shop for all your truck and van needs.


McAuliffe Trucking Co celebrates 55 years on the road 
Celebrating 55 years in business in April, McAuliffe Trucking Co Ltd continues to go from strength to strength as demonstrated by its nomination for no fewer than five awards at the 2025 Irish Fleet Awards and a big win for Orla McAuliffe. 


Lyons Garage: the one-stop shop for all truck services 
Operating out of Beragh in County Tyrone, Lyons Garage delivers a comprehensive range of truck repair, maintenance and checking services to commercial fleet operators across mid Ulster.


Barry O’Connor Transport pays tribute with special Volvo FH 540 Tractor unit 
County Cork-based Barry O’Connor Transport Ltd is reaping the rewards of a new Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter XL 6x2 tractor unit, acquired due to the brand’s reputation for comfort, reliability and vehicle performance. 


GTS Tyres celebrates 35 years of excellence 
Celebrating 35 years in business in 2025, Gortnacarrow Tyre Service (GTS Tyres) is a one-stop shop for all your tyres and repairs in the border counties of Fermanagh, Monaghan and Cavan. 


Reddilift celebrates 20 years of handling your needs 
Celebrating 20 years in business, Reddilift Forklift Services is a one-stop shop for all your forklift services, providing the very best from Toyota Material Handling in the West. 


Sligo Coaches is going places 
Sligo Coaches is a fast-growing private luxury mini-bus and coach hire service in the North-West which gets you to your destination in comfort, style and on-time. 


Clean sweep for EJC Contracts at truck shows 
EJC Contracts Ltd in Newtownabbey is almost as famous for its stunning fleet of trucks as it is for delivering safe, award-winning turnkey civil engineering and telecommunications solutions. 


Clean sweep always assured with Top Sweep Services 
From humble beginnings in 2019, Top Sweep Services has grown into a leading road maintenance and cleaning company in the greater Dublin area. 


Still Recovering 
McConnon's Vehicle Recovery is an industry-leading, third-generation family business that has been delivering exceptional accident and breakdown recovery and roadside assistance services to car and commercial vehicle owners in counties Louth, Monaghan and often further afield for 43 years and counting.