Our small team has the skills and experience to help you achieve great things and stay on track (or, err, road). 

James Tillyer 

Founder and Consultant 

James has worked in the logistics and transport sector for nearly 20 years. He spent 15 years with the Freight Transport Association in the UK as a consultant and manager, and represented the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport working on the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, where he wrote Version 4 of the FORS Standard and held the position of Governance Manager. 

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He became President of the European Transport Training Association (EuroTra) between 2011 and 2014, having responsibility for the interests of some of the largest transport training providers in Europe, and was an advisor to the European Commission as part of their ESCO project. 

He designed new instructor material for RTITB in the UK, as part of the their successful Master DCPC Consortium and continues to develop engaging interactive training courses for customers and other training providers.

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Kevin Atkins 

Engineering Consultant and Training Instructor 

Kevin has spent over 25 years in the fleet industry, building a reputation for reliable expertise in vehicle engineering and fleet management.

After spending a considerable time working in the parcels sector, Kevin became the Fleet Technical Manager for the Royal Mail between 2001-2006, supporting 143 fleet workshops. In 2006 he moved to Tesco, becoming the Fleet Engineering Manager and in 2009 Kevin was made the Fleet Technical Officer at the London Fire Brigade.

Kevin is responsible for engineering assignments, particularly focusing on vehicle mechanics, inspections and component failure. He also provides training to school leavers, mechanics and technicians. 

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Shane Walton 

Education Consultant 

Shane has been delivering high level support for education in the fleet sector for over 10 years, working at the UK sector skills body, Skills for Logistics and later as the Director of Professional Development at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. 

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Shane is an excellent communicator and can motivate people to change culture, attitudes and focus, and has proven experience in building, leading and supporting successful cross-functional teams. She combines strong leadership, communication, negotiation, planning, financial and analytical skills with her senior managerial experience.

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Shane is responsible for research activities and professional development assignments. 

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Ray Sneezum 

HR Logistics Consultant 

Ray is a logistics specialist with over 20 years' industry experience, specialising in management and people development.

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Working in HR / recruitment and health and safety for the construction and parcel sectors has given Ray first-hand knowledge. He is a high level consultant with a proven ability to assess needs, communicate findings and determine appropriate solutions to all levels of management within the logistics industry.

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Ray provides mentoring and one-to-one support, and uses his analytical approach to help develop processes and business functions.

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Davina Smythe  

Compliance and Accreditation Consultant 

With over 20 years' industry experience, Davina is an engaging and approachable professional who focuses on compliance, accreditation and training. 

Davina's career started in 1997 when she joined the FTA as a tachograph analyst. After a few years providing advice and guidance on driver's hours and tachograph regulation she joined the training division as a Training Instructor for road freight and passenger transport. Her reputation for delivering engaging training stood her in good stead, with many delegates going on to gain their Transport Manager CPC as a result of Davina's ability to provide clear, supportive tuition.

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In 2009 she left her role with FTA and become a freelance consultant, initially delivering operator licence compliance support. In 2010 she added to her skills by becoming an approved FORS auditor, which at the time was delivered by FTA.

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Davina continues to support companies to maintain compliance standards in line with operator licensing, and delivers solutions for those seeking to gain a range of industry-specific accreditation schemes.

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