About MPRS

Founded in 1944, Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE) is one of the most respected names in UK transport.

A professional sector of Society of Operations Engineers (SOE), IRTE supports transport engineers throughout their careers and encourages high standards.

The IRTE Professional Sector Council work tirelessly to represent the voice of members, improve engineering standards and issuing relevant guidance on legislation and best practice.

The Department for Transport (DfT) is a ministerial department responsible for the English transport network and a limited number of transport matters in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. DfT works to support the transport network that helps UK businesses, facilitates economic growth, and delivers safe and reliable journeys for the public. DfT sets the strategic framework for the UK’s transport services and infrastructure to ensure safety, sustainability, and innovation.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is an executive agency of the Department for Transport, tasked with helping everyone stay safe on Britain’s roads. DVSA sets and enforces standards for driving and vehicle safety, conducts driving tests, approves driving instructors, and oversees MOT testing and vehicle approvals. Through testing, education, and enforcement, DVSA plays a crucial role in maintaining public confidence in road safety and transport operations across the UK.

Logistics UK is one of the UK’s biggest business groups, representing logistics businesses which are vital to keeping the UK trading, and more than seven million people directly employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. With decarbonisation, Brexit, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc. Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands up for safe and efficient logistics, and is the only business group which represents the whole industry, with members from the road, rail, water and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods. For more information about the organisation and its work, please visit logistics.org.uk

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is one of the UK’s most influential and supportive trade associations, representing more than 800 automotive companies. SMMT champions the interests of manufacturers, suppliers, and the wider mobility industry, promoting sustainable innovation, economic contribution, and global competitiveness. Through advocacy, networking, and expert guidance, SMMT is committed to ensuring the strength and growth of the UK’s automotive sector.

The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) is the national trade association representing the UK’s bus and coach industry. CPT supports operators of all sizes, advocating for fair policies, promoting high standards, and working with government bodies to enhance the role of buses and coaches in public transport. Through policy leadership, technical guidance and business support, CPT helps its members deliver essential, accessible, and sustainable transport services across the country.

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) is the voice of franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK. There are more than 4,500 franchise outlets in the UK and over 540,000 people working in the automotive retail sector. 

We lobby on behalf of our members to ensure the voice of dealers is heard, providing support on a range of issues that impact automotive retail businesses daily. This includes retailer-manufacturer relationships, policy and legislative changes, and key industry areas such as used cars, finance and insurance (F&I) and recruitment.

In February 2018, NFDA launched Drive My Career, an employment initiative promoting careers in automotive retail to young people, and, in May 2019, we developed the Government-backed Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA), an assessment scheme which certifies retailers’ excellence in the electric vehicle sector. 

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is the trade body for companies engaged in vehicle rental, leasing, and fleet management. Representing more than 1,000 organisations and a combined fleet of nearly five million vehicles, BVRLA works with policymakers and stakeholders to ensure a regulatory environment that supports innovation, sustainability, and fairness across the mobility sector. The association also sets industry standards and provides guidance to enhance customer service and operational excellence.

Daimler Truck Holding AG (“Daimler Truck”) is one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, with over 40 main locations and more than 100,000 employees around the globe. The founders of Daimler Truck invented the modern transportation industry with their trucks and buses a good 125 years ago. Unchanged to this day, the company’s aspirations are dedicated to one purpose: Daimler Truck works for all who keep the world moving. Its customers enable people to be mobile and get goods to their destinations reliably, on time, and safely. Daimler Truck provides the technologies, products, and services for them to do so. This also applies to the transformation to CO2-neutral driving. The company is striving to make sustainable transport a success, with profound technological knowledge and a clear view of its customers’ needs. Daimler Truck’s business activities are structured in five reporting segments: Trucks North America (TN) with the truck brands Freightliner and Western Star and the school bus brand Thomas Built Buses. Trucks Asia (TA) with the FUSO, BharatBenz and RIZON commercial vehicle brands. Mercedes-Benz (MB) with the truck brand of the same name. Daimler Buses (DB) with the Mercedes-Benz and Setra bus and coach brands. Daimler Truck’s new Financial Services business (DTFS) constitutes the fifth segment, the product range in the truck segments includes light, medium and heavy trucks for long-distance, distribution and construction traffic and special-purpose vehicles used mainly in the municipal and vocational sector. The product range of the bus and coach segment includes city buses, school buses and intercity buses, coaches and bus chassis. In addition to the sale of new and used commercial vehicles, the company also offers aftersales services and connectivity solutions.

The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) represents businesses across the UK’s automotive retail sector, from franchised dealerships to independent garages and repairers. RMIF provides its members with expert advice, industry updates, advocacy, and training to uphold high standards and ensure business success. Acting as the voice of the automotive retail industry, RMIF works closely with government and industry stakeholders to protect the interests of its members and promote best practice.

The Office of the Traffic Commissioner regulates the goods vehicle and public service vehicle industries, as well as the professional competence of their drivers, across Great Britain. Traffic Commissioners are independent regulators who promote road safety, fair competition, and operator compliance. Their responsibilities include granting licences to operators, conducting hearings on regulatory matters, and ensuring that those operating commercial vehicles meet high safety and operational standards.