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GXO draymen celebrate enhanced pay deal
A row over pay involving 1,000 GXO draymen which had threatened to affect beer deliveries has been resolved, after they voted overwhelmingly to accept a 4% pay deal.
Month: September 2021
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Culina Group reveals new brand identity
Culina Group has rolled out a new brand identity following its recent purchase of Eddie Stobart. The company described its new brand as “a refined design that is confident yet simple”, adding that now was the right time to overhaul its visual identity following the takeover of GreenWhiteStar Acquisitions in July. Thomas van Mourik, Culina Group CEO, said: “This is the logical next step in the evolution of Culina Group and this new identity reflects who we are today as […]
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Veolia to give new drivers a £1,500 bonus
Veolia has said it will pay HGV drivers joining its municipal collection operations a £1,500 bonus, in an effort to keep vital recycling and waste collections going.
Industry News
GWR slams drivers over bridge strikes
“Huge” damage caused by a Tesco lorry when it crashed into a railway bridge earlier this week has prompted a train operator to criticise HGV drivers for not taking enough care on the roads.
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Arcese UK’s losses mount up
Pre-tax losses at Arcese UK mounted up last year, as the Tilbury and Daventry-based business saw an initial recovery towards the end of 2019 stall as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Awards
Motor Transport Awards roars back to life as 1,000 guests once again gather in London’s West End
Wren Kitchens was the big winner at the 2021 Motor Transport Awards last night walking off with no fewer than five trophies – a feat previously matched only by DPD.
Industry News
FORS Standard version 6 to be published in October
The new FORS Standard will be introduced to members via a series of live webinars this autumn.
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“Driver shortage needs short-term fix,” Pallet-Track CEO tells government
Pallet-Track chief executive Caroline Green has urged the government to reverse its decision to block emergency work visas for EU labour, claiming a quick solution is needed to the driver shortage.
Careers
Suttons Tankers recruits fleet director to drive further growth
Bulk chemical logistics provider Suttons Tankers has appointed Steve Hassall as fleet director to further support the strategic growth plans of the business.
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Industry needs to widen the recruitment net to solve skills crisis says XPO HR director
Logistics firms need to diversify their workforces by fishing in a wider range of talent pools if the industry is to solve its skills crisis, Lynn Brown (pictured), recently appointed HR director of XPO UK and Ireland, told the Motor Transport Future Transport workshop at the CV Show on September 1.