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RTITB to Appear at the CV Show 2012
30th Jan, 2012
RTITB’s Master Driver CPC Consortium team are pleased to announce their appearance at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2012, from 24th- 26th April at the NEC Birmingham.
For over 10 years the Commercial Vehicle Show has remained the largest annual ... Click for more...
RTITB to Sponsor Truckfest 2012
30th Nov, 2011
RTITB are proud to announce they will be exhibiting at Truckfest Peterborough, to be held from 6th-7th May 2012, appearing as the events associate sponsor and helping celebrate its 30th anniversary.
We will be joining hundreds of organisations from ... Click for more...
Important Information for Master Driver Consortium Members
2nd Nov, 2011
All Consortium Members, should have by now received the new Master Driver DVD (version 3.0_10_11).
It has come to light that there is a compatibility issue concerning the embedded videos, within some presentation material on the new Master Driv... Click for more...
NORS Database Changes
20th Oct, 2011
Important Information
Dear Colleague,
Following an in depth discussion with our technical team, we have identified a need to change the mandatory machine information required for NORS (National Operator Registration Scheme) registrations.
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RTITB exhibiting at Coach & Bus Live 2011: 5th & 6th October
29th Sep, 2011
This year Coach & Bus Live will return to the NEC Birmingham, bringing together hundreds of the best known names in the industry under one roof.
Now in it’s fourth year, the exhibition is the place to be, helping bring visitors up-to-date ... Click for more...
Examiner Requests 2012
27th Sep, 2011
Dear Colleague,
It is now the time of the year where we are in a position to accept requests for examiner dates in 2012.
As per previous years the requests will be actioned on a strict first come first served basis and we will endeavour to send t... Click for more...
Telford local is declared runner up of nationwide industry competition
21st Sep, 2011
Following his performance at the Midlands and Southern England National Final back in June of this year, Colin Price, from Randlay, Telford, expressed his elation at securing a place at the Grand Final of the RTITB Operator of the Year competition 2011... Click for more...
Ramsey local beats the odds to be declared 2nd runner up of celebrated industry competition
21st Sep, 2011
In May of this year, Simon Bottomley expressed his elation at winning a place at the RTITB Operator of the Year Grand Final, stating: “I thought it was a joke when I was announced as a grand finalist!” However, the joy he felt on that day h... Click for more...
Phone Issues
20th Sep, 2011
As you may be aware if you have tried to call the office this afternoon, the phone system is currently down. We have logged a call with our providers to ensure this is rectified asap.
Apologies for any inconvenience casued.
In the meantime if you... Click for more...
Fantastic final with funfair frolics draws to a celebrated close
20th Sep, 2011
After months of preparation, testing, late nights and cups of tea, the RTITB Operator of the Year 2011 Grand Final kicked off on Friday 16th September to great success.
From the 105,000 qualified counterbalance operators eligible to enter, just 10 ... Click for more...
Local man’s perseverance pays off as he’s crowned champion
20th Sep, 2011
When announced as the Northern England champion of the Operator of the Year 2011 competition back in April, Jarrow local, Gary Maher declared that he would do all that he could to win stating: “I have most definitely got my eyes on the prize. As ... Click for more...
Important Information for Master Driver Consortium Members
12th Sep, 2011
Dear Consortium Member
We are writing to you today to inform you of a number of important points regarding your Master Driver Consortium membership.
Due to the significant legislative changes taking effect on 1st October 2011, RTITB is curren... Click for more...
RTITB Phone Disruption: Friday 16th September
9th Sep, 2011
As many of you may be aware, we are holding the Grand Final of our Operator of the Year 2011 competition on Friday 16th September. As a result, our phone lines will only be open from 9-11am on the morning of Friday 16th, changing to a message taking fa... Click for more...
General Maintenance
16th Aug, 2011
RTITB would like to make customers aware that you may experience some problems on the extranet on Wednesday 17th August 2011. This should not last too long, if you continue to have problems please contact us on +44 (0) 1952 520200 or email rtitb@rtitb.... Click for more...
Driving Britain's Economy
27th Jul, 2011
Britain's truck drivers are falling behind schedule to meet the professional training requirements required by EU directive 2003/59 that has been introduced to develop and maintain high driving standards and improve road safety.
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Calor offers dream prize in return for lift truck operator feedback
21st Jul, 2011
Lift Truck Operators Can Win a VIP Barclays Premiership Package Worth Up To £1,000
Calor Gas, the UK’s leading supplier of LPG, is calling upon the nations lift truck operators for their feedback on operating lift trucks with different fuel s... Click for more...
New GV262
21st Jul, 2011
The Department for Transport (DfT) has published an updated version of the Drivers Hours and Tachograph Rules - GV262-03.
You can download it here:
Drivers Hours and Tachograph Rules
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Master Driver Consortium Membership Renewal
18th Jul, 2011
All RTITB Master Driver Consortium Members should of today received an email outlining the renewal process for your Consortium Membership for 2011/2012. A letter is also being sent out first class today.
The information within is very important so p... Click for more...
Midlands & Southern England – The last of the National Finals a great success
21st Jun, 2011
The RTITB Operator of the Year Competition Midlands & Southern England National Final took place last week on Wednesday 15th June; the event was hosted by TNT Express Services UK & Ireland in Tamworth.
The competitors took part in two pr... Click for more...
RTITB attend Logistics Link Live for the first time!
2nd Jun, 2011
This year, once again Logistics Link Live will be giving companies and individuals in the industry a chance to exhibit themselves, visit other stands, see brand new innovations and network among the niche suppliers and system developers under the huge ... Click for more...
Welsh National Final – A brilliant day for industry
2nd Jun, 2011
The RTITB Operator of the Year Competition Welsh National Final took place last week on Wednesday 1st June; the event was hosted by DLT Training Ltd in Bridgend.
The competitors took part in two practical tests (The BBC and The Platinum Ring), ... Click for more...
RTITB Irish National Final
24th May, 2011
The RTITB Operator of the Year Irish National Final took place last week on Wednesday 18th May; the event was hosted by Daralinn Training Ltd in Blanchardstown, Dublin.
The competitors took part in two practical tests (The BBC and The Platinum... Click for more...
The wait is over for the Irish National Final
13th May, 2011
On Wednesday 18th May 2011, the doors to the Irish Final of the RTITB Operator of the Year Competition 2011 will open. The event, being held at Daralinn Health & Safety Ltd, Blanchardstown, Dublin on 18th May 2011, runs from 9.00am to 3pm and concl... Click for more...
Scottish National Final – A brilliant day for industry.
9th May, 2011
The RTITB Operator of the Year Competition Scottish National Final took place last week on Wednesday 4th May; the event was hosted by GTG Training Ltd, Glasgow.
The competitors took part in two practical tests (The BBC and The Platinum Ring), a... Click for more...
Surveillance Visit Success
28th Apr, 2011
Two weeks ago, on the 14th April RTITB’s annual ISO 9001 quality assessment took place. The surveillance visit was carried out and the result was incredibly positive. With no minor or major non-conformances, the company has done incredibly well. ... Click for more...
The wait is over for the Scottish National Final
28th Apr, 2011
On Wednesday 4th May 2011, the doors, to the Scottish Final of the RTITB Operator of the Year Competition 2011, will open. The event, being held at GTG Training, 1330 South Street, Glasgow on 4th May 2011, runs from 9.30am to 3pm and concludes with the... Click for more...
Northern England National Final – A Success
26th Apr, 2011
The RTITB Operator of the Year Competition National Finals commenced last week with a remarkable response. The Northern England National Final took place on Wednesday 20th April and was hosted by Toyota Material Handling UK Ltd in Castleford, West York... Click for more...
RTITB has one day left
19th Apr, 2011
In less than 24 hours time the doors, to the first National Final of the RTITB Operator of the Year Competition 2011, will open. The event, being held at Toyota Material Handling UK, Castleford on 20th April 2011, runs from 9.30am to 3pm and concludes ... Click for more...
Company fined £17,000 after worker loses leg in fork lift truck accident
21st Mar, 2011
Two company directors have been fined a total of £17,000 after admitting health and safety failures which led to a worker losing part of his leg in a fork lift truck accident.
Robert Gilbert and Christopher Sale were handed the substantial fines a... Click for more...
RTITB have finished ringing all of the successful National Finalists
19th Mar, 2011
The National Finalists for Northern England are…
Gary Maher, trained by TNT Express
Mark Fenton, trained by Libra Training
Andrew Turton, trained by Marshalls
Daniel Martin, trained by Wakefield Skill Centre
John Wainwright, t... Click for more...
Instructor Registration Price Increase
18th Mar, 2011
From the 1st April 2011 the price for a five year instructor registration will be subject to a very small price increase from £70.50 to £75.00.
RTITB have had to implement this small price change due to the rise in costs for postage and packaging ... Click for more...
Llanelli company fined £400,000 after employee dies at work
18th Mar, 2011
A Llanelli-based automotive manufacturer has been fined £400,000 after an employee died on the day he was to take voluntary redundancy.
Father-of-two, Darren Small, 35, from Loughor was employed by Calsonic Kansei UK Limited, of Llethri Road in... Click for more...
Incident during safety demonstration
14th Mar, 2011
An instructor has been prosecuted by local authorities for failing to implement safe work-at-height practices during a training demonstration.
He was training staff at a transportation depot, how to escape from a very narrow aisle (VNA) lift tr... Click for more...
Competition Entry Closed
3rd Mar, 2011
Competition entry closed on Friday 25th February, hundreds of qualified operators entered the competition and took the online skill test. The greatest number of entries came from the Midlands and Southern England Region.
Since entries closed, RTITB ... Click for more...
