Dennehy Commercials’ Paul Guerin celebrates big win 

16/02/2026

Paul Guerin of Dennehy Commercials in Limerick was proud and delighted to be named Technician of the Year at the 2026 Fleet Transport Awards. 

The technician par excellence was one of the big winners at the Irish Haulier of the Year Awards which recognise and reward best practice in the Irish road transport industry. A good mechanic is not just someone who can fix your vehicle; they’re also someone you can trust. They should be friendly and willing to answer all your questions, and Paul ticks all of these boxes and more. 

“It was a lovely surprise to get,” the Clarina, Co. Limerick native modestly says. 

“I’m thrilled to win this prestigious award. It reflects well on everyone here at Dennehy Commercials. The support I get from my colleagues on a daily basis is second to none. I’m not sure who nominated me. I think it might have been our salesman Martin Haugh, who I get on very well with, but I can’t say for certain. But whoever it was, I’m very grateful to them. 

“I pride myself on doing the job right, first time. I take my time in trying to suss out and pinpoint what the problem is. I start with the most obvious thing and I’ll go for the least expensive part to fix it. I’ll only reach for the more costly part in the event of the cheaper one not working. 

“I try to keep downtime to an absolute minimum for the customer by getting to the bottom of the problem quickly. If I can’t solve it, I’ll put my hand up and look for help. You’re always learning in this job. It’s a sector that’s always evolving and I strive to keep up to speed with all the latest technological advances and changes. 

“If you don’t move with the times, you’ll get left behind.” 

Paul is a key part of the Dennehy Commercials service team, having joined from McCarthy Commercials four years ago. 

“I served my time as a car and light commercial mechanic with a garage in Limerick. I was there for nine years, working mostly on Land Rovers,” the 46-year-old explains. 

“I then worked for a Hino and Isuzu dealer for four months before deciding to go out on my own for a while. I joined McCarthy Commercials in Watergrasshill after that and spent 14 years there working on Volvo trucks. I prefer working with trucks, even though my background is in cars and light commercials. 

“Dennehy Commercials have three different dealerships – MAN, Renault and Isuzu – which means the work is more varied and challenging.” 

Dennehy Commercials has been in operation for over 40 years, during which it has earned a strong reputation for excellence in the commercial vehicle market. The family business prides itself on the quality of its products and the experience and expertise of its people, who are well-versed in every aspect of the commercial vehicle industry. The Dock Road operation is committed to giving its customers long-term peace of mind in the form of exceptional after-sales support. 

Dennehy Commercials’ success is based on its ability to tailor its products and services to the needs of its customers. It aims to increase profitability for clients through innovative and reliable vehicles with low operating costs and efficient service, and to optimise driver safety and comfort. Dennehy Commercials has the best infrastructure available with a view to providing the best service possible Its goal is to offer the best transport solutions possible to the Irish market. 

Dennehy Commercials serve both the Limerick and Dublin markets. The company’s long-standing partnership with Dennehy Truck & Van Rentals in Dublin allows it to offer trucks and vans for sale, rental and hire in North Dublin. 

Dennehy’s state-of-the-art facility in Limerick is a one-stop shop, providing sales, service and parts, fleet hire, truck breakdown assistance and CVRT testing from 7.30am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 7.30am to 1.30pm on Saturdays to ensure greater flexibility for customers. 

Services provided by the CVRT test centre include vehicle testing, safety checks, tachograph calibration, road speed limiters, vehicle plating, vehicle servicing, vehicle sales and finance. The CVRT inspection, which is carried out on behalf of the RSA (Road Safety Authority), includes checking brakes, lights, markings, wheels and tyres, steering and suspension, chassis and underbody, tachograph, speed limiter, exhaust emissions, electrical systems, glass, mirrors and more. 

Quality, consistency and unbiased vehicle testing are the core values of Dennehy’s CVRT team who are customer-focused, compliant, thorough and offer a comprehensive and courteous service. At all times, the test centre adheres to stringent guidelines as laid down by the RSA. Excellence in service and the highest possible standards are a given at Dennehy Commercials. 

“We have four full-time testers in the test centre and seven mechanics, including myself, in the commercial garage. Four of us would be classed as heavy mechanics,” Paul continues. 

“We provide a full range of services to keep our customers’ vehicles running safely and efficiently on the road. Our mechanics are fully qualified in all aspects of commercial vehicle maintenance and we offer a versatile maintenance package to suit our clients' exact needs. 

“As well as being authorised MAN, Renault and Isuzu dealers, we provide specialist service for all other makes of commercial vehicles.” 

Paul would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Dennehy Commercials as well as his wife Kristine and children Micheál (seven), Rua (three) and Jessie (two) for their support and encouragement. 

“I wouldn't have won this award without them,” he concludes. 

Dennehy Commercials 

Riverside Park, 

Dock Road, 

Limerick, 

V94 PV0N. 

Telephone: 061 229 900 
 
Email: [email protected] 

Web: www.dennehycommercials.com 

First published in Irish Trucker magazine January/February 2026, Vol 29-1