Tag: Fleet
‘Queens of the Road’ – Spotlight on Female HGV Drivers
Logistics is an area where equality is improving rapidly, especially in the crucial role of HGV Driver. As an industry that is in the midst of a nationwide driver shortage there has been no better time for more women to take the wheel and choose a career on the open road. The attributes of HGV Drivers are varied and the
Is There a Cure for the Driver Shortage?
The logistics industry is facing a driver shortage of between 45,000 – 50,000 workers and if something isn’t done the deficit will only increase. Currently, 2% of employed drivers are under 25 and with the average age of a HGV driver in Britain being 55 there just aren’t enough qualified people filling the holes left by those retiring. Also, only
Culina drivers win national recognition with Microlise award for Driver Excellence
Culina Group won national recognition recently in the Microlise Driver of the Year Awards at the Ricoh Arena Coventry. The Microlise Awards each year recognise the UK’s most talented HGV drivers, acknowledge the vital work they do, and the professionalism with which they carry out their work. “The Award for Driver Excellence was awarded to Culina Group for consistently having
Top Tunes To Drive To, as Picked by You
There is no better feeling than being on the open road when the sun is shining, with no traffic and you have your favourite songs on the stereo. Even when the weather is miserable and all you can see is tail lights up ahead, it can still be a good journey. As long as you have your music, everything will
Teaching ‘Old Trucks’ New Tricks
The noble family dog is more than just a pet that you share your home with. They are a valued member of the family. You feed, care for and play with and in return, they give you loyalty, love, and admiration. The family car, however, is not seen by many in the same light as the family pet. The car
Culina Logistics Milton Keynes Receive FTAvision Compliance Award
The team at Culina Logistics Milton Keynes have been awarded the FTAvision Compliance Award for the third year running. The FTAvision Compliance Award is presented to the Culina site that has, over a complete calendar year, kept their EU driver’s hours and working time rule infringements to a minimum when matched against other Culina sites. To win this award three
Culina Drivers Prove They Really Are In “Top Gear”
Maintaining its position as one of the UK’s most highly regarded transport and logistics operators, food and drink specialists Culina have just announced some startling driver performance statistics. Seventy eight Culina drivers, representing almost 10% of the company’s driver workforce have been recognised for completing a full calendar year without a single Tachograph infringement to their name. “This announcement is
Entire Culina Heavy Fleet at Euro 6 by March 2016
Culina will have its entire fleet of nearly 400 vehicles at Euro 6 standard by March 2016. Furthermore 10% of the Culina fleet will also be LNG fuelled. The current Culina fleet is a mix of the best vehicles on offer from leading marks. “To absolutely minimise our on-going impact on the environment, Culina are looking at fuel economy, vehicle
Culina Group receives FTA Compliance Award
Culina Group has been presented with the Freight Transport Association Tachofta Compliance Award in recognition of its high standards of driver compliance and management of infringements. The FTA Award is recognised as prestigious within the industry and highlight members’ efforts to stay compliant with driver hour’s legislation, and ensuring that they keep their drivers safe and legal. Culina has received
New mobile generator is a massive Culina investment in client security
Culina has just announced a massive six figure investment in state of the art mobile generator technology to ensure the utmost security of clients’ products at all its chilled goods storage centres across the UK. This move by Culina ensures that clients have the guarantee that their product temperature will be maintained in the event of a power outage. “This