Truck & Bus Parts

What Truck & Bus Parts does

Truck & Bus Parts is an Irish commercial-vehicle parts distributor founded in 2010 by Managing Director Ivan Fleming and headquartered at a fully stocked warehouse and trade counter on Longmile Road, Dublin. The company distributes OE-quality spare parts across thirteen product categories — Cooling, Electrical, Exhaust, Fuel System, Body, Brake System, Cabin, Drive, Tachograph, Engine, Steering, Suspension, and Accessories — for trucks, buses, trailers, vans, and rail vehicles from all major European and Japanese OEMs. It holds distribution partnerships with eighteen global principals including Diesel Technic, Continental VDO/Aumovio, MAHLE, WABCO, SACHS, LEMFÖRDER, Dinex, FAG, LUK, HELLA, Firestone, Winnard, Unitruck, TRW, Templin, Cojali, VARTA, and Fleetparts, with a 24-month warranty on DT Spare Parts lines.

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market combining field-sales representatives covering Ireland, a six-day telesales operation, a walk-in trade counter in Dublin, and website-driven enquiry handling, with parts identified via registration or chassis-number lookup. Next-day delivery is offered nationwide with same-day delivery in the Dublin area. Beyond parts, Truck & Bus Parts has built a fleet-compliance service layer around the Continental VDO ecosystem: VDO Remote DL4G and VDO Link hardware for LTE-based remote tachograph downloading, the VDO Fleet cloud platform, and MAPS vehicle tracking with geofencing — launched May 2025 — alongside the proprietary TachoTimer 3 device (May 2023) for EU 'one-minute rule' driving-time extension. The business is privately held and founder-owned with no disclosed external investment, subsidiaries, or parent company, employing 30+ professionals and operating solely in the Republic of Ireland.

Name

Truck & Bus Parts

Legal name

Truck and Bus Parts Ltd

Website

https://truckandbusparts.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Truck & Bus Parts is an Irish distributor of OE-quality spare parts for trucks, buses, trailers, vans, and rail vehicles, serving fleet operators, garages, and workshops from a Dublin warehouse with nationwide next-day delivery. The company also resells Continental VDO tachograph and fleet-compliance technology and sells its proprietary TachoTimer 3 device.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial Vehicle Parts Distribution: Distribution of OE quality spare parts for trucks, buses, trailers, vans, and rail vehicles. Parts include Cooling, Electrical, Exhaust, Fuel System, Body, Brake System, Cabin, Drive, Tachograph, Engine, Steering, Suspension, and Accessories. Next day delivery countrywide, same day in Dublin.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Truck & Bus Parts distributes OE-quality spare parts for commercial vehicles including trucks, buses, trailers, vans, and rail vehicles, covering categories such as cooling, electrical, exhaust, fuel system, body, brake system, cabin, drive, engine, steering, suspension, and tachograph systems. The company also offers VDO tachograph equipment, remote downloading services, and the TachoTimer 3 driver assistant device, supported by field sales, telesales, and a Dublin trade counter with next-day nationwide delivery.

Product overview

Truck & Bus Parts is Ireland's leading distributor of commercial vehicle parts, operating as a parts distribution business rather than a software platform. The company offers a comprehensive range of OE-quality spare parts for trucks, buses, trailers, vans, and rail vehicles across multiple categories including Cooling, Electrical, Exhaust, Fuel System, Body, Brake System, Cabin, Drive, Engine, Steering, Suspension, Tachographs, and Accessories. Their technology-enabled offerings include VDO tachograph systems (Remote DL4G, VDO Link, VDO Fleet platform) and MAPS Vehicle Track and Trace for fleet management. They provide digital catalogues for vehicle-specific parts lookup and the TachoTimer 3 device for driving time optimization. The product portfolio spans parts for major commercial vehicle manufacturers including truck brands (Scania, Volvo, DAF, Renault, Mercedes-Benz, Iveco, MAN, Hino, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Dennis), bus brands (Alexander, Dennis, EvoBus, MAN, Plaxton, Mercedes-Benz, Neoplan, Scania, VDL, Volvo), van brands (Toyota, Renault, Peugeot, Opel, Nissan, Ford, Fiat, Citroen), and trailer brands (BPW, Fruehauf, Hendrickson, Meritor, SAF). The company distributes products from partner brands including DT Spare Parts, WABCO, DINEX, FLEETPARTS, LUK, VDO, Sachs, FAG, Varta, Cojali, Firestone, Winnard, Lemförder, Hella, MAHLE, Unitruck, and TRW.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Vehicle Parts Distribution Full range of OE-quality spare parts for trucks, buses, trailers, vans, and rail vehicles including cooling, electrical, exhaust, fuel system, body, brake system, cabin, drive, engine, steering, suspension, and accessory components. Sourced from leading manufacturers and distributed with next-day countrywide and same-day Dublin delivery.
• VDO Tachographs Full range of Continental VDO tachographs including digital tachograph heads, 1318 and 1324 analogue tachographs, KITAS senders, proximity and impulse senders, cables, leads, accessories, calibration certificates, and conversion kits for commercial vehicle fleet compliance.
• VDO Remote Downloading Service Remote downloading service for DTCO tachographs via LTE technology, enabling automatic transmission of driver card and VU data from all European countries without driver intervention, supporting fleet compliance with EU Mobility Package requirements.
• VDO Remote DL4G Hardware Device Hardware device for remote tachograph data downloading via LTE. Plug and play installation behind the tachograph with quick install harness, supporting automatic data transmission.
• VDO Link Plug-and-Play Download Device First-of-its-kind plug and play remote downloading device that connects through the front interface of VDO DTCO 3.0 onwards tachographs. No fixed installation, no vehicle off-road time, no wiring looms or soldering required.
• VDO Fleet Cloud Platform Cloud-based tachograph management platform providing download, archiving, working times monitoring, infringement detection, fine catalogue, scorecards, and reminder functions. Fulfils EU Mobility Package requirements and integrates with VDO Remote DL4G and VDO Link devices.
• MAPS Vehicle Track and Trace GPS tracking system built using Google Maps with live traffic updates and road works information. Features geofencing for multiple zones, driver availability monitoring, and integrated VDO Fleet data for fleet operators.
• TachoTimer 3 Driver Assistant Device Driver assistant device enabling legal use of the 'one minute rule' for driving time extension with digital tachographs. Allows up to 45 minutes of extra driving time per day with 29 sec and 58 sec operating modes for short drives, traffic jams, and parking scenarios. Works with all digital tachograph models compliant with EU Regulation No. 1266/2009.
• Smart Tachograph Version 2 (SMT2) Compliant tachograph units required for LCVs from July 2026, featuring GNSS location tracking, DSRC remote communication, enhanced data security, and automated border crossing records. Required standard is DTCO 4.1a or higher.
• Dinex DPF Parts Diesel Particulate Filter replacement parts for trucks and buses supporting emissions compliance, reduced exhaust emissions, improved fuel efficiency, and extended DPF service life through refurbishment and reuse.
• Commercial Vehicle Parts Quick Reference Catalogues Digital quick reference catalogues covering tachograph products, bus and coach parts, Renault D/T/C commercial vehicle parts, Mercedes Econic parts, and Dennis commercial vehicle parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Next day delivery countrywide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Diesel Technic (DT Spare Parts)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2010Diesel Technic is a leading German manufacturer of automotive parts and accessories with around 45,000 product lines. Truck & Bus Parts serves as a key distribution partner in Ireland, offering DT Spare Parts brand which provides OE quality alternatives for trucks, trailers, buses, LCVs, cars, agricultural, construction, and marine applications. The partnership includes 24-month brand warranty and access to comprehensive product catalogues.
• Continental VDO / AumoviocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial VDO distributor in Ireland for tachographs and accessories. VDO is a leading global supplier of electronic and telematics solutions for commercial vehicles, now part of Aumovio Corporation. Partnership includes supply of Digital Tacho Heads, Analogue Tachographs, KITAS Senders, download systems, and remote downloading solutions including VDO Remote DL4G and VDO Link devices.
• MAHLEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMAHLE is a globally recognized automotive supplier founded in 1920, headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Partnership supplies OE-quality commercial vehicle components including radiators, intercoolers, expansion tanks, air/oil/fuel/cabin filters, air conditioning compressors, blower motors, and viscous fan couplings.
• WABCO (ZF Aftermarket)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWABCO is a leading global supplier of technologies and services improving safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles. Products include advanced driver assistance, braking, stability control, suspension, transmission automation, air processing, and fleet management systems. ZF Aftermarket brand specializing in commercial vehicle air brake systems.
• SACHS (ZF Aftermarket)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSACHS, part of ZF Aftermarket, is a world-leading manufacturer of driveline and chassis components for commercial vehicles and buses. Heritage dating to 1894, supplying OE-quality clutches and shock absorbers. Components include pressure plates, clutch discs, release bearings, and continuous damping control dampers.
• LEMFÖRDER (ZF Aftermarket)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLEMFÖRDER is a premium ZF Aftermarket brand and globally recognized manufacturer of OE steering and chassis components with over 70 years of engineering heritage. OE development partner to over 50 vehicle manufacturers. Products include control arms, ball joints, tie rods, stabilizer links, suspension bushes, engine/transmission mounts.
• DinexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDinex is the global market leader in exhaust spare parts for trucks, vans and buses with over 15,000 part numbers. Danish manufacturer offering complete exhaust systems including silencers, pipes, clamps, flexible hoses, SCR systems, and DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) components. ISO 9001, 14001, and TS16949 certified.
• FAG (Schaeffler Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFAG, part of Schaeffler Group, is a leading global provider of bearing solutions. Products include Truck Axle Module (TAM), Truck Hub Unit (THU), CV Repair Insert Unit (RIU), SmartSET repair solutions, and standard taper roller bearings for commercial vehicles. ISO TS16949 accredited factories.
• LUK (Schaeffler Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuK, part of Schaeffler Group, is a leading global provider of rolling bearing and plain bearing solutions. Products include LuK RepSet clutch systems, Concentric Slave Cylinders (CSC), and transmission components for commercial vehicles. Schaeffler Group generated global sales of around 13.3 billion euros in 2016.
• HELLA (FORVIA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFORVIA HELLA is a globally recognized leader in automotive technology with over a century of innovation, now part of FORVIA Group (7th largest automotive supplier globally). Operating in 125+ locations worldwide. Products include headlamps, rear lighting, LED systems, sensors, electronic control units, energy management, driver assistance technologies, and workshop equipment.
• FirestonecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirestone Industrial Products is the world's leading supplier of air springs for vehicular and industrial applications with over 80 years of R&D. Products include Airide air springs for trucks, trailers, buses, agricultural equipment, rail and industrial applications. Revolutionary Airide introduced in 1934.
• WinnardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThos. Winnard & Sons Ltd has been manufacturing commercial vehicle brake drums since 1930 and brake discs since 1953. Sheffield-based approved suppliers to leading axle and vehicle manufacturers. Products include ECE R90 approved brake discs, brake pads with triple retention system, and largest range of commercial vehicle brake drums in UK. Covers 99% of UK vehicle marque.
• UnitruckcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnitruck is a UK-based aftermarket truck parts manufacturer with over 35 years of experience producing aftermarket truck mirrors and lighting systems. Products include complete mirror assemblies, mirror arms/housings/fittings, aftermarket lighting systems, electrical components, and replacement parts for heavy and light commercial vehicles.
• TRW (ZF Aftermarket)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTRW is part of ZF Aftermarket, a world leader in OE quality automotive safety products. Products include braking systems, steering and suspension parts, linkage systems, XCap ball joints lasting up to 4x longer than competitors, and shock absorbers for commercial vehicles. Extensive testing including five environmental tests.
• Templin AutomotivecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTemplin Automotive is a German supplier founded in 1946 with over 75 years of experience. ISO 9001-certified quality management. Products include brake systems, suspension, steering, electrics, engine cooling, and wheel hubs for trucks, buses, trailers and LCVs. Develops ST brand components based on in-house engineering expertise.
• CojalicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCojali is a European manufacturer of products and diagnosis tools for commercial vehicles with over 20 years of experience. Products include viscous fan clutches, plastic blades, valves, servo clutches, electro-pneumatic control valves, automatic levers, ECUs for e-ABS trailers, and Jaltest diagnosis tools. R&D focused company serving Europe, USA and worldwide markets.
• VARTA (via Veloris)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVARTA is powered by Johnson Controls Power Solutions, the global leader in lead acid and advanced batteries. Veloris is Europe's leading battery distribution company. Products include commercial vehicle batteries for Scania, DAF-Leyland, Daimler, MAN, EvoBus, Neoplan, Solaris, Iveco, Volvo, Caterpillar, and other major manufacturers.
• FleetpartscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFleetparts is the UK's leading specialist in re-manufactured and replacement disc brake calipers for trucks, buses, trailers and heavy commercial vehicles. UK-based with facilities in Warrington and Crawley. In-house re-manufacturing including component rebuilding, machining, blasting, cleaning, precision inspection, and brake caliper testing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FleetPride: One of the largest independent heavy-duty truck and trailer parts distributors in North America, with a stocked-branch model and field sales coverage analogous to Truck & Bus Parts but at much greater scale in the US market.
• TruckPro: US heavy-duty and medium-duty truck parts distributor operating branch locations, counter sales, and telesales, very close in GTM motion and product breadth (brakes, drivetrain, electrical, exhaust) to Truck & Bus Parts.
• VIP Truck & Bus Parts Ltd: UK commercial vehicle parts distributor serving trucks, buses and trailers with a multi-brand catalogue and trade-counter model directly comparable to Truck & Bus Parts, operating across a neighbouring market.
• Truck & Trailer Parts Ltd: UK-based distributor of commercial vehicle and trailer parts across multiple brands with similar catalogue breadth and trade-counter / field-sales model, competing for cross-border fleet customers.

Broad incumbents

• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA Heavy Duty): US-listed global automotive and heavy-duty parts distributor (NAPA) whose heavy-duty division competes directly in commercial vehicle parts but operates across a vastly broader portfolio including light vehicles and industrial.

Others

• Diesel Technic AG: German OE-quality parts manufacturer of the DT Spare Parts brand (~45,000 SKUs) and key channel partner for Truck & Bus Parts; comparable in product scope and is increasingly active in direct distribution globally, making it both supplier and adjacent competitor.
• Continental VDO / Aumovio: Global manufacturer of tachographs, fleet telematics and commercial vehicle electronics, the exclusive supplier of VDO product to Truck & Bus Parts in Ireland and therefore adjacent rather than directly competitive at the parts-counter level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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