Aztec Logistics wins again at Tipperary Truck Show 

26/03/2026

Aztec Logistics was both surprised and delighted to take first place for ‘Best Rigid 2020-24’ at the recent Tipperary Truck Show. 

The winning truck was Aztec Logistics’ flagship Scania 410S which was one of three stunning new Scania rigids purchased last year to mark the Galway-based company’s 30th anniversary. The all-white 410S has all the bells and whistles as has the two black G320s which the family business took delivery of from McElvaney Motors at the same time. 

All three are fitted with Lifford Coachworks bodies, while the 410S has an under-mounted Thermo King fridge unit supplied by Ballinlough Refrigeration. They feature eye-catching graphics supplied by Coyle Complete. 

With the rain staying away, this year’s Tipperary Truck Show in Holycross was the biggest and best yet. It featured an exciting line-up of live music, trade stands, food vendors, funfair, amusements, a dog show and trucks for as far as the eye can see. As an avid fan of the event, the success was a big deal to Killian Lalor and all the team at Aztec Logistics. 

“Even though we won ‘Best New Rigid’ with the same truck and were also ranked among the ‘Top 6 Trucks’ last year, it still came as a surprise to us,” admits Killian, whose parents Fintan and Edel are founders and directors of Aztec Logistics. 

“We’ve entered the last three Tipperary Truck Shows and it gets better and better every year. We don’t go for the trophies; we go for the craic! Winning is a bonus in that it recognises the work you put into preparing your trucks and having them looking their best. 

“To me, the Tipperary Truck Show is the Assen of Ireland. It’s on a par with Assen which I attended as a spectator this year. The only difference is the weather! Thankfully, the weather was kind to us this year, but even when it forced the Show’s cancellation in 2023, we still had great craic on the Friday night. It’s brilliantly run and is a fantastic day out for all the family. 

“It’s hard to get to all the truck shows, but we wouldn’t miss Tipperary under any circumstances.” 

Specialising in warehousing and the transportation of pharmaceuticals and air freight, Aztec Logistics / Aztec Pharmacare run a 11-strong fleet of trucks and employ 25 people. In a new departure, the company recently invested in its first artic, a 181-registered Scania 450, which replaced an older Volvo rigid. The rest of the fleet is made up of temperature-controlled rigids, insulated dry box rigids as well as a pair of Mercedes Sprinter vans. 

The fleet offers both temperature-controlled and standard options to suit clients’ diverse needs. Equipped with state-of-the-art real-time tracking and monitoring systems, all vehicles undergo regular inspections and maintenance to ensure peak performance. 

An advanced fleet monitoring system enables tracking of temperature and route journeys in real-time, with instant alerts to the transport office in the unlikely event of any temperature fluctuations. Detailed temperature profiles for each delivery are stored on the transport management system for easy access by customers. 

Integrated into the drivers’ mobile devices, the transport management system facilitates seamless communication of customer job details. Each customer request is promptly updated on the driver’s device, with live tracking sent to the transport office as pickups and deliveries are completed. 

“We run a mix of Volvo and Scania, and we have one Volvo electric rigid which we added to the fleet in May 2023,” explains the affable fleet management and maintenance manager, who collaborates with operations manager Cathal Lane on a daily basis. 

“We use it for local work and it’s very efficient on the service it’s used for. We will shortly take delivery of a second fully-refrigerated Renault electric rigid.” 

Operating nationwide as well as providing a specialised UK / EU service when required, Aztec Logistics is the very embodiment of a fully-owned and –operated Irish family business that has been built from the ground up by owners Fintan and Edel. 

Exceptional machinery is of little or no use without good operatives and Aztec Logistics are lucky to count some fantastic drivers amongst their top-class team. “Warehousing is a huge part of the business and the transport goes hand-in-hand with that.” 

Boasting state-of-the-art warehousing spanning 120,000 sq. ft., including a 20,000 sq. ft. HPRA Approved temperature-controlled warehouse, Aztec Logistics offers a complete array of 3PL and warehousing logistics solutions. Their facility is safeguarded by 24-hour monitored alarm systems, CCTV surveillance and secure fob-controlled access, ensuring the utmost security. 

Aztec Pharmacare is a specialised network tailored specifically to pharmaceutical logistics, featuring dedicated vehicles equipped with pharmaceutical-grade capabilities. Highly-skilled drivers undergo regular training to ensure the safe handling and transportation of every product within the required secure and temperature-controlled environment. 

The longevity and continued growth of Aztec Logistics reflect the determination and work ethic of founder Fintan Lalor, who started from humble beginnings as a one-man, one-van operation 31 years ago, but has painstakingly developed a progressive and well-established family business by consistently providing clients with unbeatable levels of service and customer care. 

“There’s no doubt about it, providing a personal touch has been key,” Killian says. 

“Our ethos since Day One has been that we always go above and beyond to look after customers and the fact that it’s family-owned means we’re not afraid to get stuck in ourselves when we have to. 

“My father is very particular about everything, including the upkeep of the vehicles, which have to be looking and performing at their peak all the time. His insistence on everything being perfect shines through in everything we do and that’s where the motto ‘dedicated to improving logistics’ comes from.” 

While the Lalor family are the main driving force behind Aztec Logistics, they have surrounded themselves with a good team to ensure that the family business continues to move not with the times but ahead of them. 

“In a lot of respects, it all boils down to having a really good team and we are lucky to have a great team here – people who are not just experienced and highly skilled but who also take a genuine interest in the business and who care about professionalism and maintaining strong customer relationships,” Killian continues. 

“As for the future, well, as the saying goes ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’, but we will continue to target slow and steady growth. We are always improving and moving forward and our goal is to continue doing so. Our objective is to keep refreshing the fleet, maintain good relationships with our customers and to keep improving all aspects of the business.” 

Aztec Logistics Ltd 

Unit 2 Railway Line, 

Deerpark Industrial Estate, 

Oranmore, 

Co. Galway. 

Telephone: 091 792000 

Mobile: 087 251 3648 

Email: [email protected] 

Web: azteclogistics.ie 

First published in Irish Trucker magazine March/April 2026, Vol 29-2