Careers
Gerrard’s of Swinton mobilises to train more ex-forces HGV drivers
Lancashire tipper operator Gerrard’s of Swinton has opened a new training centre to expand its capacity to train ex-services personnel as HGV drivers.
Articles by Steve Hobson
Careers
Manpower academy aims to train 400 new HGV drivers a year
Leading employment agency Manpower is doing its bit to ease the shortage of HGV drivers by launching a Driver Academy, which it hopes will train over 400 new drivers every year. Steve Hobson reports.
Careers
Dawson group appoints general manager for national operators
Dawsongroup has appointed James Gysin as general manager for national and key accounts at its truck and trailer operation.
News
Sainsbury’s trials two electric vans for London home deliveries
Sainsbury’s is to begin trials with two all-electric vans, an LDV EV80 the supermarket has dubbed Evie, which is already on the road, and a BD Auto e-Ducato, due to be delivered in May, named Stevie.
Awards
See who has made the shortlist for the MT Awards
The shortlist for the 33rd Motor Transport Awards has been revealed – and once again DPD UK leads the field with five entries making the cut, including Customer Care, which it has won in four of the last five years.
Warehousing
JCB introduces electric-powered version of its Teletruk
JCB has launched an electric version of its ubiquitous Teletruk telescopic lift truck.
Alternative fuels
Truck makers left fuming by steep carbon reduction targets
The EU has infuriated Europe’s major truck builders by setting highly challenging standards for cuts in CO2 emissions to be achieved in very short timescales.
Operator News
3PLs over-optimistic about client satisfaction
Only 18% of logistics clients are very satisfied with the service they receive from their 3PL, according to an online survey of 100 3PLs and customers by supply chain consultancy SCALA.
Industry News
RHA confident of green light from the tribunal in regards truck price-fixing action
The RHA’s proposed collective claim for compensation over price-fixing by a cartel of truck manufacturers is well placed to get the green light to proceed from the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), according to a solicitor working on the case.
Awards
Deadline for entries extended to March 8
The deadline for entries for the Motor Transport Awards 2019 has been extended until 5pm on March 8. To get the extension entrants need to fill out a short online form on the Awards website. Please note that only extensions that have been requested will be granted. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to email mtawards@roadtransport.com or call the event organiser Katy Matthews on 020 8912 2152.