RE: Times a changing...............28 Sep 2021 23:57
MarketWatch . FedEx, Aurora to launch autonomous-truck routes in Texas . FedEx Corp. and self-driving vehicle startup Aurora Innovation Inc. are ... and innovation at FedEx FDX, -0.06% , in a news release. . 6 days ago
The UK always takes on more drivers for Xmas post about a 12 week contract.................... Pertemps Professional Recruitment are normally the agency for this..............
Over seas drivers get better pay in Holland so why come to UK for 3 months.......... Firm in UK giving free HGV training and then a job, not enough people interested at this stage.
3 years ago Walmart USA warned shareholders that the divi would be reduced due to having to raise truck drivers wages to bring in new drivers.............
RE: Just an observation...........28 Sep 2021 12:27
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