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Mercedes Benz Actros is 2020 Truck of Year
The new Mercedes-Benz Actros been voted International Truck of the Year 2020 by a jury of 24 commercial vehicle editors and senior journalists, representing 24 major trucking magazines throughout Europe.
The prestigious annual award is presented to the truck introduced into the market in the previous 12 months which has made the greatest contribution to road transport efficiency. Criteria include technological innovation, comfort, safety, driveability, fuel economy, environmental footprint and Total Cost of Ownership. In their citation, the jury praised the introduction of the Actros MirrorCam system, which replaces the traditional exterior rear-view mirrors and supports the driver in manoeuvring, cornering or changing lanes – coupled with improved allaround visibility and aerodynamic efficiency. Commenting on the significance this award will have in the Irish market, Fergus Conheady, Sales Manager for Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles in Ireland says: “Whilst retaining all of the operational excellence that have made successive Actros models the truckof-choice for so many, this latest award is a recognition of the giant leap forward in terms of innovation and technology that makes the new Actros a standard-setter in the field of long-distance haulage.”
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The Transport Training Board is a registered charity with its main objective to promote training for the transport industry throughout Northern Ireland. The Board offers directed training through its subsidiary social enterprise company Transport Training Services (NI) Ltd (TTS) which is based at a modern purpose built training centre at Nutts Corner and currently employs 14 staff and a number of sub-contractors and has an annual turnover in excess of £1m. The Board has ambitious plans to consolidate and further expand its training business through TTS and is now seeking an exceptional person to meet its objectives and bring together best practice and innovation from the training industry. Reporting to Transport Training Board, through the Chairman of TTS, the Chief Executive is responsible for the management and coordination of all business activity and leading the organisation’s development to ensure it meets the aims, objectives and responsibilities of the Transport Training Board. The post holder will be required to provide overall strategic management of the business using an entrepreneurial approach whilst at the same time liaising with the Board to ensure the continued long term financial security and good corporate governance of the business, this will involve the co-ordination and motivation of a committed team of professionals; and develop communications and relationships with sector providers, employers and stakeholders. There is a competitive remuneration package on offer including a company car allowance, pension scheme and other benefits.
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