TIP-EX13 Harrogate International Centre

Why not come and join us at the Tip-ex13 show; the UK's only exhibition dedicated to the tipper and bulk transport sector. Now organised by the new owners, Road Transport Media Ltd, Tip-Ex 13 looks set to develop into the must-attend event for all professionals involved in this fast-growing market.

Backhouse Jones is set to provide a legal update, focusing on the Operator Licensing regime every day (twice daily on Friday) and will be situated on the RHA Legal Services stand. For more information about this, please contact Julia Davies on 08450 5875 111 or email julia.davies@backhouses.co.uk

The three day event promises to deliver even more for exhibitors and visitors with new show features such as an exciting new auction, topical seminars and an interactive exhibition.

This really is the event to inform on the latest developments in the tipper and bulk transport sector, as well as an exclusive showcase from the leading manufacturers, equipment suppliers and service providers.

Register here for your free tickets or telephone 07889 823060 (Richard Bennett):-

http://www.tip-ex.co.uk/tipex13/register

Location:

Harrogate International Centre

Harrogate

HG1 5LA

Event Opening Hours:

Thursday 30 May 1 - 5pm

Friday 31 May 9:30am - 5pm

Saturday 1 June 9:30am - 4pm

The Great Grey Fleet Debate

Fancy joining James Backhouse for the debate?

For the first time Fleet News are hosting the Great Grey Fleet Debate to provide some much-needed clarity on the grey fleet issue.

The debate, which will be held at Company Car in Action, will offer fleet operators the opportunity to listen to a panel of experts speak on one of the hottest issues in fleet at this time.

Involving spokespeople from the three finalists in the Fleet News Awards 2013 Grey Fleet of the Year category, the debate will take place at 2.15pm on Tuesday 11 June and last for 90 minutes. The debate is open to all CCIA attendees.

Specialists signed up to grapple with the grey fleet topic are:

• Fleet News Awards finalists Tristan Campbell, fleet adviser at Chivas Brothers

• Adam Davies, fleet team leader at Wiltshire Council

• Gareth Roberts, fleet manager at Natural Resources Wales

They will be joined by legal expert James Backhouse, of Backhouse Jones Solicitors, and a view from the fleet industry.

Fleet News editor Stephen Briers commented 'Grey fleet drivers are a relatively new phenomenon for fleet managers as more become responsible for managing those drivers who use their own vehicles to undertake company business. It places employers literally in a grey area, and many companies are simply turning a blind eye; either due to uncertainty of their responsibilities or because they are unwilling to encroach on what they consider to be the privacy of individuals. However, it really is a topic that fleet managers need to tackle with a robust policy to protect themselves, their employees and other road users.'

Fleet News aims to throw more light on the subject as well as highlighting ways in which the area can be tackled, whatever the number of private vehicles your company may utilise.

To register your interest for this event contact Kate Howard on 01733 468146 or kate.howard@bauermedia.co.uk

For more information, CLICK HERE

CILT North West Annual Awards for Education and Excellence 2013

Ian Jones has once again been selected to judge the CILT North-West Region awards in conjunction with the Senior Traffic Commissioner, Beverly Bell.

The awards aim to recognise achievements, encourage the highest standards and promote a professional approach to the practice with the North West of England and showcase education and commercial excellence in freight and passenger transport across the North West Region.

The winners will be announced in the Edwardian grandeur of The Midland, Manchester on Friday 14th June at a black tie/summer frock gala dinner commencing at 18:45 with a drinks reception before the main event.

Accommodation at The Midland is available at a discounted rate of £99.00 - single and £114.00 - double using the discount code CILT13. Other hotels are available in Manchester. All accommodation must be booked directly with the hotel of your choice.

To attend the awards book now or contact Membership Services, Tel: 01536 740104 or Email: membership@ciltuk.org.uk quoting the event code NWR0033.  For table bookings please contact membership services.

Please find a booking form HERE

Cost: Members - £35.00 + VAT; Non-Members - £35.00 + VAT; Tables of Ten - £350.00 + VAT

IRTE Conference 2013

This year's IRTE conference has a theme of improving compliance whilst cutting costs. Transport engineers, fleet managers, workshop managers and manufacturers are increasingly under more pressure than ever to deliver cost savings plus significant efficiency and customer service improvements whilst at the same time shifting up a gear on regulatory compliance.

Andrew Woolfall is the nominated legal speaker at the forthcoming IRTE seminar, delivering a talk on the 'Role of the Transport Manager'.

Andrew will provide an in-depth and an update on the Transport Manager's responsibilities, covering legal compliance, drivers' hours and tachograph records, vehicle maintenance and inspection, driver defect reporting systems as well as driver training and management - with real life case law scenarios.

For more information or to request a booking, visit HERE

• Book before 28 June and benefit from a 10% early bird discount

• Further discounts for IRTE members and group bookings

• Qualifies for CPD points

• Free tour of Heritage Motor Centre Museum