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MT ArticleFraikin recruits six mobile technicians and expands fleet
Fraikin has taken on six new mobile technicians for its national network in an effort to “future proof” its maintenance offering.The fleet management firm has also added seven 3.5-tonne Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans to its fleet.The six technicians increases its mobile maintenance team to 22 and all are trained to level ...
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MT ArticleWolfgang Theissen to take helm at Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK
Wolfgang Theissen is to take on the role of MD of Mercedes Benz Trucks UK in August.Theissen, who is currently head of overseas sales for Mercedes-Benz Trucks, will replace Mike Belk who will retire later this year after working for Mercedes-Benz for 30 years.The appointment will see Theissen take up ...
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MT ArticleShashi Maharaj joins BVRLA director team
Former BMW financial services head of strategy, Shashi Maharaj has joined the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) as the legal and membership director.Maharaj who will be responsible for the association’s governance, compliance and membership functions, spent over 20 years with BMW in a variety of senior legal, strategy ...
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MT ArticleClipper Logistics promotes Stefan Van-Hoof to group deputy chief executive officer
Leeds-based Clipper Logistics has promoted Stefan Van-Hoof (pictured) from group chief operating officer to group deputy chief executive officer as part of its global drive for growth.The company has also promoted Martin O'Grady from senior operations director to group chief operating officer, with responsibility for Clipper's UK and European businesses.Van-Hoof, ...
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MT ArticleEuropa appoints non-executive director to support company growth
Europa Worldwide Group has appointed entrepreneur Rob Jones (pictured) as its first non-executive director.Jones, who worked closely with Europa MD Andrew Baxter when he acquired the company in 2013, has the immediate task of reviewing the company’s strategy across all divisions in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic.He will also ...
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MT ArticleBecky Martin joins FTA as senior transport advisor
The FTA has appointed Becky Martin as senior transport advisor within its Member Advice Centre (MAC) to assist the team in supporting logistics businesses through the COVID-19 outbreak.Martin joins the FTA from John Lewis Partnership where she held the post of transport and administration managerShe will be working as part ...
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MT ArticleFalklands veteran celebrates 30 years with Yodel
Robin Beard has celebrated his 30-year anniversary at Yodel's Bristol depot.He left school in May 1979 before joining and passing his training for The Royal Marines in 1980.He went on to serve with 40 Commando, visiting Norway, Cyprus, Belize and the Falklands Islands.At the age of 26, Beard left the ...
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MT ArticlePallet-Track welcomes senior business development manager
Pallet-Track has recruited a new senior business development manager.Drama graduate Kara Buckley is said to have a strong background in the logistics industry and will help the company's 90-plus network members realise their growth potential.She will be offering training programmes, trouble-shooting and problem-solving as the business reveals "ambitious new expansion ...
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MT ArticleNew European MD takes the wheel at Pall-Ex
Pall-Ex has appointed Mark Steel to the newly-created role of European MD for its international operation.He joined Pall-Ex in 2016 as sales and marketing director, having previously held roles within logistics and the Royal Air Force, and has played a key role in establishing major new corporate contracts for the ...
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MT ArticleHGV driver shortage will grow to "crisis point" unless pay and conditions improve
The shortage of LGV drivers in the UK is heading towards crisis point as a “perfect storm” of circumstances will see the current 50,000 gap in the workforce widen unless rates of pay and working conditions are rapidly improved, according to recruitment specialist Driver Require.Its latest report 'Investigating the UK’s ...
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MT ArticleGist sets up new driver training centre
Gist has set up a new driver training centre and it wants to use it to attract younger entrants into the industry.The training facility in Spalding, Lincolnshire features a real static vehicle and a driver drop-in centre where three dedicated trainers will support anyone retraining to become Class 1 drivers.Julian ...
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MT ArticleTrailer builder Cartwright promotes former trainee to head of engineering
The new head of engineering at Cartwright started out with the company 12 years ago as 19-year-old trainee.Robinson joined Cartwright's fabrications department at a time when it was growing fast to nearly 90 people years as the company expanded and and he was appointed engineering contracts manager.Robinson now works alongside ...
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MT ArticleAllison Kemp elected chair of FTA's Road Freight Council
AIM Commercial Services MD Allison Kemp has been elected chair of the FTA's Road Freight Council.She will help to determine the organisation’s approach to pressing issues such as air quality, road infrastructure and driver shortages by facilitating discussions with the FTA’s members at national council meetings.Commented Chris Yarsley, FTA policy ...
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MT ArticleFree guide launched to help managers start workplace conversations on mental health
To mark Time to Talk Day today (6 February), Mates in Mind has published a free guide to raise awareness about mental ill-health at work and help managers tackle the issue.In 2019, 70% of managers reported barriers to mental health support within their workplace, while 62% revealed that they had ...
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Hauliers urged to prepare for roll out of IR35 to agency workers
With the imminent crackdown on bogus self-employed workers in logistics, operators are being urged to act now to avoid significant disruption to their businesses.Despite the government’s announcement that it intends to review the proposed application of IR35 to the private sector, driver recruitment specialist Driver Require says operators should not ...
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MT ArticleBridgestone trains prison inmates to be tyre technicians
Bridgestone's Paul Turner with HMP Featherstone prisonersTyre maker Bridgestone is training prisoners at HMP Feathestone to be truck tyre fitters to help equip them with the skills needed for a career in the industry after they complete their sentences.Up to 30 Featherstone inmates will gain Institute of the Motor Industry ...
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MT ArticleFormer driver promoted to logistics planner after gaining supply chain qualification
A former HGV driver with Moody Logistics has been promoted to transport logistics planner having gained a Level 5 supply chain management qualification through the Institute of Supply Chain Management.Mark Fisher, who started with the Cramlington-based family firm as a multi-drop driver in 2013, was funded to complete the Open ...
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MT ArticlePall-Ex teams up with De Montfort university to market logistics careers to young people
Abby Langley and Lynsey Gaughan of Pall-Ex with Rachael Mabe of De Montfort UniversityPallet network Pall-Ex has teamed up with De Montfort University Leicester to come up with creative ideas to promote logistics career opportunities to young people aged 16 to 24.Pall-Ex provided a brief for an integrated marketing campaign, ...
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MT ArticleCTS Logistics grows its own HGV drivers with inhouse Driver Academy
Logistics operator CTS Logistics has established a Driver Academy to train new HGV drivers suited to the specialist cargo the firm delivers across the UK and Europe.CTS, based in Silchester, Berkshire, covers the £4,000 to £5,000 cost of training and gaining an HGV licence, taking on entry-level candidates and training ...
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Nominations open for Everywoman Transport & Logistics Awards
Nominations for the 2020 Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards are now open.The awards are free to enter and the perfect opportunity to showcase role models to inspire more women to explore the many and varied career opportunities in transport and logistics.Nominations close on 10 February and the awards ceremony ...