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Women are under-represented in trucking. Here’s how things can change
Women can see things from a different perspective, which will help drive innovation and encourage positive reactions. Britain’s CV sector recently joined in celebration of International Women’s Day, a global event to highlight the achievements of women, promote equality and raise awareness about discrimination. To mark the event, businesses in the transport sector have…
Read MoreThe dangers of Britain’s smart motorways are finally flagged up by safety experts
Report reveals what truck drivers have beensaying for ages. Trevor Gehlcken reports Nearly 40 people have been killed on them since they were launched in 2014 and problems with the technology that is supposed to alert drivers when a lane ahead is blocked doesn’t always work in time to avoid disaster. These problems and others…
Read MoreThe government needs to cut extra costs or the haulage industry will fail to thrive
Next week, the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, will unveil the first full budget of his ministry. I recognise that there will be a lot of different pressures acting on it, as well as the need to balance investment in our future with fixing the public finances. Nonetheless, this country’s growth depends on an effective…
Read MoreNew Home – update!
Never let it be said that we don’t work as a team at Brit European! Pictured is our Compliance Director Tracey Waring – getting stuck in at our new site!
Read MoreA bit of good news!
It’s always nice to start the weekend with a feel-good story! Each week the Brit European family have a “dress down” day and make a donation to the pot – and then we get the opportunity to give this money to charities chosen by the staff! This time around we have two very worthy…
Read MoreMiddlewich Site Update – 2
The latest update on our new home! The weather has remained largely favourable, (until the last couple of days!) so all has been progressing nearly as planned, albeit a little delay on the concreting commencing! The initial concerns we had regarding Openreach & SPEN (power) did prove challenging, but with some “involvement” they are now…
Read MoreWe don’t want to boast, but…
We all know someone who enters every competition they can find, from Spot the Ball to the weekly crossword. We’ve all been asked at some time to “support us and vote” by someone. We’re not like that here at Brit European. The sweetest of all victories has to be the one you didn’t go looking…
Read MoreRHA MEMBER BRIT EUROPEAN HELPING TO RECRUIT MORE DRIVERS TO HAULAGE INDUSTRY
At a time when there is a well-documented national shortage of skilled HGV drivers, one company is breaking the mould and taking the initiative to train its own candidates in-house Brit European has been around for almost 100 years, but that does not mean it is shy to undertake new innovative ventures to create solutions. One…
Read MoreMiddlewich Site Update
All is progressing as planned (due to the continued good weather!) At this time we still expect us to be able to take possession of the east side of the site (where the office and maintenance canopy is located) in Jan 2023. Even without the full area of the site being completed, the amount of…
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