Our Story


Aptarus was founded in 2015 by Karl Lusted and Martin Farrell after they identified the need for data driven training in the transport and logistics sector. While working at Blue Tree Systems (a leading telematics provider) Karl and Martin noticed that fleets were overwhelmed by the amount of data that their telematics system was generating. These fleets were only using a small amount of this data in their day-to-day operation. Karl and Martin realised that this data could be put to good use.

At the same time Karl and Martin realised that although Online Training was becoming popular in some industries it was not widely in use in the transport and logistics sector. Combining these two observations they decided to found Aptarus to provide online training, using real world data to determine individual training requirements for each driver.

Since the initial launch of their learning platform in 2017, Aptarus has been hard at work developing a Learning Management System (LMS) which is designed specifically for the needs of transport and logistics sector. Working closely with driver trainers and other industry experts Aptarus has also developed bespoke training courses which are designed to be easy to understand, yet effective.

Aptarus also provide online training and certification services to Thermo King Corp., the world leader in Transport Temperature Control.

Our Founders

Karl Lusted

CEO

Prior to co-founding Aptarus, Karl was a co-founder and director of Blue Tree Systems Ltd., a leading telematics provider based in Galway. Karl has over 20 years’ experience in providing innovative solutions to the transport market in Europe and USA.


Martin Farrell

Customer Success

Prior to co-founding Aptarus, Martin worked at Blue Tree Systems, a leading telematics provider, in software development and project management roles. Martin has over 10 years’ experience in providing innovative solutions to the transport market in Europe and USA.




"Our mission is to make training and certification accessible to the mobile workforce."

Karl Lusted, CEO


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FMC Haulage

FMC Haulage selects Aptarus Online Training


FMC Haulage, a family owned and managed Cork company established in 1977, has selected Aptarus to be their driver training provider. FMC Haulage chose Aptarus Online Learning to handle their online driver training needs.


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Aptarus Launches new Vulnerable Road Users course


On the road certain people are vulnerable to traffic related accidents, in this course you will learn how to avoid these incidents and practice safe driving when you encounter vulnerable road users.


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Clare Distribution Services

Clare Distribution selects Aptarus Online Training


Clare Distribution, a leading Refrigerated transportation specialist, has selected Aptarus for their driver training needs. After an extensive trial, CDS chose Aptarus Online Learning to handle all of their online driver training requirements, including Food Safety.


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Euromed Ireland chooses Aptarus Training


Euromed Ireland Logistics Ltd. (EMIL), an innovative finished vehicle logistics service provider offering an efficient range of services with a strong client focus, have selected Aptarus Online Learning for their driver training needs.


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Food Safety

Aptarus Launches new food safety course


This course covers food safety for transporters engaged in the shipping and storage of food in EU. Designed for drivers, loaders, and any personnel who are likely to handle food products during transportation, it meets the requirements of current EU regulations.


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Cunningham Transport

Cunningham Transport selects Aptarus Online Training


Brian Cunningham Transport, a leading transport and logistics provider servicing Ireland, UK and Europe, has selected Aptarus Online Learning for their driver training needs. After an extensive trial, Cunningham Transport chose Aptarus Online Learning to handle all of their online driver training requirements.

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