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ArticleBIFA launches freight forwarding and logistics training module with Manpower
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has launched a programme called Freight Development Pathway in partnership with recruitment agency Manpower.The programme aims to identify, attract and train suitable candidates from outside of the sector for career opportunities with BIFA’s freight forwarding and logistics company membersThe Freight Development Pathway will give ...
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ArticleHexagon Leasing names new head of supply chain as flurry of appointments continues
Hexagon Leasing has appointed a new head of supply chain, Paul Johnson (pictured), who will support the business in managing the supply of new vehicles.Johnson was formerly fleet manager at Go Plant Fleet Services and started in his new role on 31 October.Alan Ellison, chief executive at Hexagon Leasing said: ...
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ArticleMike Pettigrew takes on MD role at integrated logistics giant ASCO
ASCO has promoted Mike Pettigrew (pictured) to the role of UK MD.Pettigrew, who takes up his role today (1 November), will replace Glenn Hurren, who will officially retire in February 2023.In his new role Pettigrew will lead the UK division of ASCO which provides integrated logistics and materials management service ...
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ArticleBrian Yeardley TRUCKINGBY division appoints operations director from KB Event
Brian Yeardley Continental division TRUCKINGBY has recruited Andy Bell (pictured) as its events operations director.A former operations director at events haulier KB Event, Bell has more than 23 years’ experience in live events trucking and has worked with bands and artists such as Ed Sheeran, Rod Stewart and Welsh rockers ...
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Articler2c Online names new MD
Vehicle compliance and maintenance platform r2c Online has recruited a new MD to replace Tim Meadows, who has returned to sister firm epyx as COO.Debbie Fox (pictured) was previously commercial director at epyx and has worked in the automotive industry for 35 years.Fox said: “The transportation and logistics sector has ...
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ArticleMercedes-Benz Trucks UK names new sales director
Stuart Jeggo (pictured) has been promoted to the role of sales director at Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK.The appointment, which he takes up on 15 October, completes the manufacturer’s senior management team line-up.As head of key account management, Jeggo is already a well-known figure to truck customers and dealer colleagues, the company ...
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ArticleDirect Tyre Management founder and chairman Steve Richardson retires after 45 years in the industry
Steve Richardson, founder of Direct Tyre Management (DTM) has announced his retirement, following a career spanning 45 years.Richardson started out as a tyre fitter for Central Tyres in 1977 and earned rapid promotion to become the youngest centre manager in Central Tyres’ history at 22 years old.In 1992, having progressed ...
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ArticlePeter Backhouse returns to Fraikin as new UK MD
Fraikin has appointed Peter Backhouse (pictured) as its UK MD, in a move that sees him return to the fold having previously led the company between 2010 and 2015.Prior to his reappointment, Backhouse had spent much of this year working in a consultancy role for the contract hire, fleet management ...
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ArticleHexagon Leasing recruits former Ryder man as new national account and business development manager
Hexagon Leasing has appointed Nick Parker (pictured) as its new national account and business development manager, having previously worked at NRG Riverside and Ryder.Parker has racked up almost 20 years in the CV industry and Hexagon said he would be well equipped to help it achieve its growth plans over ...
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ArticleScania recruits Chris Newitt as UK MD
Scania UK has appointed former Jaguar and Land Rover global sales director Chris Newitt as its UK MD.Newitt, who joined the firm on 20 September, will be responsible for guiding Scania UK through what the OEM describes as “the biggest transition the heavy transport industry has ever seen” to more ...
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ArticleVision Techniques appoints new salesman and engineers
Vision Techniques, a designer and manufacturer of vehicle safety systems, has recruited new staff in a move designed to increase its market share.Dave Prince (pictured) joins the firm as a sales executive and will help expand its coverage in the waste and recycling sectors.It has also appointed four new field ...
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ArticleWheely-Safe strengthens team as it looks to expand
Staffordshire-based technology firm Wheely-Safe is growing its team with four new, key appointments.The four new recruits are Ian Maynard, who has joined as business development manager, Amrit Grewal, who comes on board as senior engineer, Chris McLaughlin who is taking on the role of system integration specialist, while Zoe Lucas ...
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ArticleDawsongroup names new head of sales
Dawsongroup truck and trailer has promoted James Hunter (pictured) to head of sales.Hunter, who has been with the rental and leasing firm for three years, developed Dawsondirect, the remarketing side of the business.The company said he retains that role and now takes on responsibility for a team of around 20 ...
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ArticleAdvanced Supply Chain Group poaches new operations director from Wincanton
Advanced Supply Chain Group (ASCG) – part of the Reconomy Group – has recruited former Wincanton head of operations Keith Lawrence (pictured) as its new business operations director to support long-term growth.Lawrence brings two decades of supply chain and logistics experience, spending most of those at Wincanton in a wide ...
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ArticleEvri appoints Harvinder Atwal in new role of chief data officer
Evri, which was formerly known as Hermes, has appointed Harvinder Atwal (pictured) in the role of chief data officer.The new position has been created by Evri to support growth leverage the company’s data assets to maximise operational and delivery performance.Atwal joins the business from MoneySuperMarket where, as chief data scientist ...
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ArticleEuropa Worldwide appoints continent director as it expands into new markets
Carlo Turner has been promoted to the new position of non-network and continent director at Europa Worldwide Group as part of the firm’s plans to reach new markets and expand its Belgium presence.Turner, who has worked at Europa for 20 years currently manages a team of 47 staff, located in ...
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ArticleArrowXL recruits Rachel Hopkins as chief information officer
Two-person home delivery specialist ArrowXL has appointed Rachel Hopkins (pictured) as its new chief information officer.Hopkins will work alongside commercial director Greg Whyman and the executive team, with a brief to help grow and develop technology capabilities for both customers and clients.She will also be responsible for leading the ArrowXL ...
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ArticleTiger Trailers launches coachbuilding apprenticeship with Heritage Skills Academy
Commercial vehicle manufacturer Tiger Trailers is on the hunt for 12 apprentices for its new coachbuilding apprenticeship, launched in partnership with Heritage Skills Academy.The apprenticeship offers trainees the opportunity to gain skills working on classic cars, vans, motorcycles, trucks and other vehicles at Brooklands Museum and Bicester Heritage, both centres ...
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ArticleWhistl appoints Mark Lawrenson to new role as DSA operations chief
Parcel delivery specialist Whistl has recruited Mark Lawrenson (pictured) to the new role of head of operations for its downstream access (DSA) business.Whistl claims to be the largest DSA operator in the UK with over 50% of the market.The operation covers mail that has been collected and distributed by Whistl ...
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ArticleAsset Alliance appoints new director to help grow fleet
Commercial vehicle specialist Asset Alliance Group has appointed Marc Mellon (pictured) into a new role as director of asset management to continue to grow the company’s fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles.The 45-year-old brings more than 20 years’ experience in commercial contract hire to the business including roles at VUE ...