Daf Trucks UK MD Ray Ashworth is to retire after 48 years in the UK truck industry.
He will be
succeeded by Robin Easton, MD of the India division of Daf parent Paccar. Easton (below) has held his position for two years and will take over the reins on 2 April.
Ashworth (above) has been MD at the truck manufacturer, which has held a 30% market share in the 6-tonnes GVW and above category, since March 2009. He was formerly fleet sales director.
Ashworthis expected to leave the company on 26 May.
A growing shortage of delivery workers across the UK is threatening to create Black Friday and festive season delivery delays, according to new data from business communications expert Esendex.
An amber warning for snow and ice has been issued by the Met Office as Storm Bert heads towards Scotland this weekend, bringing disruption to the transport network.
Rotom Group has strengthened its position in the UK with the acquisition of Kingsbury Pallets.
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