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SIR
PROMOTION QUEST I Some time ago I wrote to Commercial Motor about the difficulty in progressing from driver to management. ,
I hold the CPC certificate, both national and international, and also PSV national and international.
After my letter was published a Welsh operator rang me and put forward a job proposition. I wrote to him about it, but he never replied.
Then an operator from Stockport contacted me saying he was interested in opening a southern depot. He came to see me about it, and asked me to ring him if I found any potential properties. After about seven months he tells me he has dropped the idea — no offer to reimburse my costs.
Next, an advert in the local press for a Nottingham-based kitchen supply company; I duly return the application form and receive a letter saying that I
am on a short list for interview, date to be fixed. But despite telephone calls and letters I've heard no more from them to this day.
Back to searching the situations vacant pages, many letters, few replies and application forms. Then I saw a local paper advert for an assistant to transport manager so I immediately telephoned: "very sorry he is not here", ring on 2 January 1990'. I eventually manage to speak to the manager who takes my name and address plus a few details about qualifications; he then says he will write to me later that week; yes you have guessed, no letter, memo, note or phone call to let me know.
I often wonder whether enquiring customers are treated this way, or is it just others in the same industry, or persons trying to attain a better position for themselves; either way it does nothing to promote the transport industry as efficient and caring.
A Robertson, Bentley,
Near Farnham, Surrey SOUTH COAST SHOW • As secretary of the above mentioned club, may I interest your readers in a Truck Display that the South Coast Truckers Club is holding in September 1990.
We have decided to put on a truck show here in the South East, and would like to hear from any of your readers that may be interested in displaying their vehicles.
Entries are open to anyone in England, Scotland or Wales, and all entries will be dealt with on a first-come firstserved basis. If any of your readers would like to display their vehicles, phone Chris Coleman on Eastbourne 22895, after 6.30pm in the evenings or at weekends. This is the first venture of its kind and we hope there will be a good response to make it worthwhile. Actual dates will be sent to all entrants once we have determined the actual format of the show.
There will be trade stands as well, and all proceeds will go to making a better event next year, plus making a donation to our chosen charity.
V Smith, Hailsharn, East Sussex.