Leyland Trucks, a UK leader in commercial vehicle engineering and manufacturing, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, underscoring its commitment as a forces-friendly employer. The official signing was attended by Mrs. Amanda Parker JP, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, who joined Leyland Trucks and MoD representatives in formalising the pledge…. Read more »
Interesting Auto Careers For People Branching Out Of Haulage
Moving out of haulage and into other auto careers can open up a wealth of exciting opportunities. If you’ve spent years behind the wheel of a lorry and are looking for a change, the automotive sector offers numerous paths to explore. From hands-on mechanical work to more strategic roles, there’s… Read more »
Plant Hire firm Praises MV commercial for exceptional
FTH Hire Group has commended MV Commercial’s bespoke livery service and quick vehicle turnaround times, after taking delivery of a refurbished DAF LF 230 and four new DAF CF 480 rigid trucks, all mounted with beavertail plant bodies. Delivering the vehicles in less than two months, MV Commercial used its… Read more »
Rygor Group Ltd named a UK Best Workplace for the second year running
The team at multi-award-winning, multi-franchise automotive company, Rygor Group Ltd. is delighted to announce that for the second year running, the business has been named as one of the UKs Best Workplaces™ (large companies). Rygor Group’s ranking of 72 on the prestigious 2024 UK Best Workplaces™ list, was awarded… Read more »
Pall-Ex Group Appoints Warehouse and Logistics Director
Pall-Ex Group, a leading pallet distribution network, is pleased to formally announce the strategic appointment of Carl White as Warehouse and Logistics Director. Carl joins the executive team with an impressive portfolio, having accumulated over 23 years of extensive experience in the logistics sector including his recent position at Knights… Read more »
Asset Alliance Group hires Strategic Development Manager to steer decarbonisation plans
Experienced transport policy and public affairs specialist, Robert Gwynn, has been appointed as Strategic Development Manager at Asset Alliance Group. Gwynn joins the commercial vehicle specialist to support its plans to increase the number of alternatively fuelled vehicles across its fleet, as part of the company’s long-term commitment to serving… Read more »
Fruehauf appoints new Business Development Manager as part of continued growth
Tipping trailer and truck body manufacturer, Fruehauf, has appointed Gary Hunt as Business Development Manager, who will play a significant role in the company’s continued expansion plans for 2024. Hunt, 39, moves into the role after 13 years at Weightlifter Bodies, where he worked his way up to Area Sales… Read more »
IVECO announces appointment of new Truck Business Line Director
IVECO has appointed Patrick Farbrace as its new Business Line Director (Truck). Farbrace arrives at IVECO after seven years with MAN Truck & Bus. He has also worked for Dawsongroup, and Schmitz Cargobull during a 25-year career in the truck industry. He joins IVECO at a time when… Read more »
Whistl funds 251 apprenticeships in the community
Whistl the UK’s leading logistics specialists in e-fulfilment, mail and parcels has announced that its Whistl Apprenticeship Fund has so far committed to fund 251 apprenticeships in 76 different organisations. The company invited small businesses in the areas where it has sites to apply for funding for their own Level… Read more »
Asset Alliance Group’s focus on large fleets grows with appointment of second National Key Account Manager
Experienced commercial vehicle specialist Jon Gordon has been appointed as National Key Account Manager at Asset Alliance Group to help grow the company’s blue-chip customer base. In his new role, Gordon will be drawing on 35 years’ industry experience at Ryder, to secure new business from companies operating major fleets… Read more »
