‘MotherTrucker’ and RTITB Academy graduate dispels female stereotypes
Within the road, freight and logistics industry it is a largely acknowledged fact that this is an industry that is dominated by men. With just 2% of all professional drivers being female, it can be understandable why many fail to see women within this role. However, a new documentary-reality programme courtesy of Channel 4, starring a graduate of The RTITB Academy, has recently been launched onto our television screens.
First aired on 9th February, MotherTruckers follows the professional and personal lives of several professional female drivers, including Jill Noble, who obtained her LGV Assessor training at The RTITB Academy in Telford, Shropshire.
New chairman for FTA’s road freight council
From April 2012, Eric Fisher, the transport improvement manager at Abbey Corrugated, will start his new appointment as The Freight Transport Association's new freight council chairman.
The Freight Transport Association's freight councils have a well-earned reputation for turning powerful argument into demonstrable achievement; from defeating poorly devised and potentially counter-productive proposals to make 'eco-driving' a mandatory part of professional driver training, to seeing off EU proposals banning operators from calibrating their own tachographs. FTA's road freight council can lay claim to being behind various significant wins for road transport operators.
Menlo announces key promotions
Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc. has announced the promotions of Thomas Koh and Chuan Peng Low within the company’s South Asia organisation. The two have been named director of business development and director of solutions and Information Technology, respectively.
As director of business development, Thomas Koh is responsible for leadership and management functions including developing and delivering revenue targets and formulating regional strategies and initiatives to meet customer satisfaction goals. Thomas joined Menlo as business development manager in 2005 and was promoted to regional manager in 2010. Throughout his tenure with the company, Thomas has led multiple accounts from inception to maturity across various industry groups. He brings extensive regional sales experience and demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting business growth targets.
Missing Dutch artworks found in British warehouse
More than 400 works of art by the celebrated 20th-century Dutch expressionist Karel Appel have been found in a British warehouse a decade after they went missing.
The artist, who died in 2006, was devasted when the sketches and drawings disappeared as they were being moved to the Karel Appel Foundation in Amsterdam in 2002.
Industry veteran joins supply chain consultancy
Crimson & Co, an independent UK end-to-end supply chain consultancy, has continued its recruitment drive with the appointment of Jon Gibson as Principal. Jon brings a wealth of experience and best practice in logistics to the company.
With more than 20 years of experience in the field of logistics, working for companies such as Carlsberg, Shell, River Island and DHL, Jon has worked on a range of projects, both on a global and local perspective, to improve logistics operations affecting the supply chain as a whole.
Entries still open for everywoman awards 2012
With less than four weeks to go until the awards ceremony, there is still time to enter the MAN everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
Launched in 2008 the MAN everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards seek to recognise and celebrate the success of women in transport and logistics. They showcase the diverse career opportunities available, encouraging more women and girls to consider a career in this sector and navigate their path to success - ultimately providing a pipeline of talent and future industry leaders.
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