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Pallet-Track recruits Julian Maturi as new chairman
Pallet-Track has appointed Julian Maturi as the network’s new non-executive chairman, replacing John Allen.Maturi is arguably best known for his time at rival pallet network Palletways, most recently as chairman of the business – in both non and executive versions of the role.He left Palletways after the sale to Imperial ...
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ArticleHermes helps junior managers 'Rise' to the challenge with new development scheme
Hermes has developed a new talent programme called Rise, which is intended to maximise the current performance and future potential of junior managers.The parcels firm has selected 30 employees to take part in the first 18-months of the scheme, which it said aligns with Franklin Covey's '7 Habits of ...
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Lynne Dixon joins ArrowXL as strategic account director
ArrowXL has appointed Lynne Dixon as its strategic account director to support its next stage of growth and development.Dixon (pictured), who was previously at DPD UK where she was its national customer relationship manager, takes on overall responsibility for the management of the Shop Direct account, which includes brands Very, ...
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ArticlePalletways CEO James Wilson to retire in July; Luis Zubialde to take over
James Wilson, the man behind the transformation of Palletways into the UK’s largest pallet network, is to retire.After two decades with TNT, Palletways CEO Wilson (pictured, main) bought the business with backing from Phoenix Equity Partners in 2004.Originally established by Andy Hibbert and Steve Aston in 1996, the deal provided ...
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ArticleChallenge TRG Group continues acquisition spree with purchase of Phoenix Training Services
Challenge TRG Group has acquired Phoenix Training Services for an undisclosed sum as part of plans to build its presence in the HGV driver training sector.The acquisition of the Birmingham-based firm, follows its acquisition of TRG Logistics earlier this month and takes the group’s overall turnover to £120m.As part of ...
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Could student loans provide an answer to the haulage industry's driver shortage?
With HGV driver training courses costing around £3,500 and the absence of a fully fledged HGV driver apprenticeship, the industry’s driver shortage looks set to continue. So is it time to look to alternatives? One solution recently mooted by Robert Wilcox, MD of haulier Massey Wilcox Transport (main image), could ...
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ArticlePallet network Fortec signs the Armed Forces Covenant
The Fortec Distribution Network has become a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant as part of its commitment to supporting military veterans.The covenant focuses on helping members of the armed forces community have the same access to government and commercial services and products as any other citizen.Adrian Bradley, MD of ...
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ArticlePaul Smith takes on role of marketing director at Scania (Great Britain)
Scania (Great Britain) has appointed Paul Smith as marketing director with a brief to bring on board “fresh thinking and ideas” in the face of “rapid and radical change” in the automotive industry.In his new role, Smith will be responsible for the centralised marketing of Scania's products and services and ...
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ArticleHermes to tap into talent pool with launch of driver apprenticeship
Hermes UK has launched an apprenticeship scheme to tackle the driver shortage and ensure a pipeline of talent for the company.Dubbed the Road to Logistics, the programme, which is funded through the company’s Apprenticeship Levy, will see Hermes recruit a number of apprentices with no driving experience and train them ...
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ArticlePaul Elson named as MD of Palletline Logistics as subsidary breaks through £30m turnover mark
Palletline has appointed a new MD to head up its directly owned members business, Palletline Logistics, after the combined turnover of the hauliers within in it sailed past £30m.Paul Elson, who was head of operations at Certas Energy, has taken the reins of a subsidiary that comprises hauliers S&S Distribution, ...
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ArticleChallenge Group snaps up TRG Logistics to form major new logistics recruiter
Challenge Group has acquired TRG Logistics for an undisclosed sum, in a move it claims has created one of the largest providers of HGV drivers and warehouse staff in the UK.The two companies will now merge to become Challenge TRG Group. This will see current TRG CEO, Nick Gordon, and ...
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ArticleGerrard's of Swinton mobilises to train more ex-forces HGV drivers
Driver learners: from left, Sean McGrae, senior manager – national transport at Tarmac, Sgt Major Steve Garrett, a recruiter in the north west of England for the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Gerrard’s of Swinton MD Sebastian Gerrard and Renault Trucks UK MD Carlos RodriguesLancashire tipper operator Gerrard’s of Swinton ...
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ArticleManpower 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.As operators have found it harder to find good drivers they have become increasingly reliant on agency ...
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ArticleDawson 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.Gysin was previously general manager for the company’s southern region, made up of 13 Dawsongroup truck and trailer branches. There he worked closely with the Crown Commercial Services, which had major contract ...
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ArticleMatthew Camm appointed network development manager at Europa Road
Matthew Camm has been appointed the UK Network development manager of Europa Road, part of Europa Worldwide Group.He will be responsible for managing Europa's network of UK domestic partners."As the domestic market sees more and more changes", Camn said, "the need for a specific focus on domestic relationships is vital".Camn ...
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KB Event takes on new general manager Cliff Zenker to help drive growth
Live music, conference and entertainment transport specialist KB Event has appointed Cliff Zenker to the board as general manager.The newly created role will see Zenker, pictured, oversee the day-to-day management of all areas of the business.Zenker’s previous roles include working as a theatre stage and company manager, production manager, technical ...
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Europa seeks school leavers for its fast track training programme
Europa Worldwide Group is looking to recruit 30 school leavers on a fast track training programme, which could see them earning £30,000 within four years.The firm, which specialises in road, sea and air freight and warehousing, said its newly launched Rapid Career Development Programme (RCDP) aims to hire "enthusiastic and ...
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ArticleO'Donovan Waste Disposal focuses on employees' mental and physical health
O’Donovan Waste Disposal has introduced a wellbeing strategy to support the physical and mental health of its 165 employees. The Dynamo Welfare Project teaches self-awareness techniques and ways to manage a range of negative emotions, including anxiety.It includes in-house interactive training modules for all staff and is designed to increase ...
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ArticleNew recruit at GV Group (Gate Ventures)
GV Group (Gate Ventures), which owns several brands offering logistics services within the foodservice sector, has appointed Darren Weeks as its group business director.The group owns Gate Ventures Food Transport, Foodmove and Repco, firms that provide food transport and logistics services for wholesalers, caterers and retailers.Weeks has joined the group ...
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ArticleGet involved to help fill the skills gap
Closing the skills gap the logistics industry faces is the responsibility of every operator, writes Think Logistics founder and Abbey Logistics group CEO Steve Granite.Think Logistics is the industry-led, not-for-profit project involving some of the UK’s best-known transport and logistics companies, and we are calling on all logistics companies ...