SPECIAL EDITION AWARDS 2019 SUPPLEMENT

SPECIAL EDITION AWARDS 2019 SUPPLEMENT

2019

Dixon International LogisticsIrish Haulier of the Year 2019

Renault Range T High - Irish Truck of the Year 2019

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Dixon International delivers another Fleet Transport Irish Haulier of the Year Award

One of Ireland’s leading

temperature controlled logistics and distribution companies, Dixon International Logistics was honoured at the 12th annual Fleet Transport Awards 2019 Gala Banquet at the Citywest Hotel, Dublin on Thursday, 11th October 2018.

The event was hosted by RTE Radio 1 presenter Shay Byrne in front of an audience of 950 people, against a resplendent background setting of three DAF Trucks.

Two top accolades were bestowed on the Swords, County Dublin headquartered company - Irish Haulier of the Year 2019 and Excellence in Warehousing & Product Handling, both well received by representatives from Dixon International Logistics and event attendees.

“The independent adjudication panel were impressed with the ongoing progress in every aspect of Dixon International Logistics’ business, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Continuous investment in the vehicle fleet as well as expanding warehouse facilities ensure its transport and storage services are future proofed,” stated Jarlath Sweeney, Group Editor, Fleet Transport magazine.

Paul Moore, Dixon International Logistics; Anne Marie Grant and Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport magazine; Glen Carr, Rosslare Europort (Sponsor); Brendan Dixon, Colum Aungier, Michael Selby and Glen Morgan, Dixon International Logistics and Shay Byrne, M.C.

Dixon International Logistics last won the Irish Haulier of the Year Award in 2014, and was successful in winning the International Haulier title three times in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Long established Carna Transport (Monaghan) emerged victorious in the International Haulier of the Year Award 2019, while Toner Transport & Logistics, which traces its foundation roots back to the 1930’s won the National Haulier of the Year 2019 title.

Sweeney Oil (Galway) collected the award for Own Account Transport Operator of the Year while Sean Hegarty & Sons Haulage Ltd was honoured as Owner Driver Haulier of the Year 2019.

The Regional Transport Operator of the Year 2019 title went to Sligo Haulage & Distribution Ltd while Best Van Fleet Award 2019 was awarded to Ervia. Best Livery Award 2019 went to Brennan

Refrigerated Transport Ltd. Best Safety Practice Award was bestowed on Elsatrans while Logistics Associate Apprenticeship received the Innovation Award 2019. McCulla Ireland collected the Environment Award while DPD Ireland was recipients of the new category Best On-Line Transport Company of the Year. Winners of the Customer Service Excellence Award was won by Smith Vehicle Transport (Dublin).

Deborah Herbert from Clare Distribution Services was honoured with the Women in Transport Award 2019 while Ken Leahy, BWG Foods received Fleet/Transport Manager of the Year Award. Technician of the Year 2019 was awarded to Micheál Nagle, ESB Fleet & Equipment.

For the first time the Services to the Transport Industry was awarded posthumously, with Michael Corcoran, the recently deceased author and transport historian, being honoured.

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Fleet Transport Irish Truck of the Year Awards 2019

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AWARDS 2019

Fleet Transport Irish Truck of the Year 2019 - Medium Distribution

(sponsored by Corrib Oil)

Winner: Mercedes-Benz Atego

Pictured (l-r) Sean Murtagh, Fleet Transport Magazine; Eamon Dalton, Corrib Oil (Sponsor); Gerry McDonnell, Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles and Shay Byrne, M.C.

Fleet Transport Irish Truck of the Year 2019 - Heavy Distribution

(sponsored by Corrib Oil)

Winner: Volvo FH

Pictured (l-r) Sean Murtagh, Fleet Transport Magazine; Eamon Dalton, Corrib Oil (Sponsor); Martin Tomlinson, Volvo Trucks and Shay Byrne, M.C.

Fleet Transport Irish Truck of the Year 2019 - Flagship Tractor Unit

(sponsored by Corrib Oil)

Winner: Renault Range T High 520

Pictured (l-r) Sean Murtagh, Fleet Transport Magazine; Carlos Rodriges M.D. Renault Trucks UK; Eamon Dalton, Corrib Oil (Sponsor); Harry Nash, Setanta Vehicle Sales Ltd and Shay Byrne, M.C.

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Fleet Transport Irish Truck Innovation Award 2019

(sponsored by Mike Murphy Insurance)

Winner: MAN eFAS Level 4

Pictured (l-r) Sean Murtagh, Fleet Transport Magazine; Michael Hynes, MAN Importers Ireland Ltd; Mike Murphy, Mike Murphy Insurance (Sponsor) and Shay Byrne, M.C.

Fleet Transport Irish Trailer Innovation Award 2019

(sponsored by Mike Murphy Insurance)

Winner: Megalift SLT

Pictured (l-r) Sean Murtagh, Fleet Transport Magazine; Mike Murphy, Mike Murphy Insurance (Sponsor); Meredith Hall, Megalift and Shay Byrne, M.C.

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Irish Green Commercial of the Year 2019

Irish Green Commercial of the Year 2019 – Large Panel Van – Electric

(sponsored by Enprova)

Winner: LDV EV80

Pictured (l-r) Sean Murtagh, Fleet Transport magazine; Mark Barrett, General Manager, LDV; James Twohig, Director Ireland Operations at Valero representing Enprova and Shay Byrne, M.C.

Irish Green Commercial of the Year 2019 – Small Panel Van – Electric

(sponsored by Enprova)

Winner: Renault Kangoo Z.E.

Pictured (l-r) Sean Murtagh, Fleet Transport magazine; Gary Breen, Sales Manager, Renault Ireland; James Twohig, Director Ireland Operations at Valero representing Enprova and Shay Byrne, M.C.

Irish Green Commercial of the Year 2019 – SUV Commercial - Hybrid

(sponsored by Enprova)

Winner: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Pictured (l-r) Sean Murtagh, Fleet Transport magazine; Robert Montgomery, Fleet Sales Manager, Mitsubishi Motors Ireland; James Twohig, Director Ireland Operations at Valero representing Enprova and Shay Byrne, M.C.

Irish Green Commercial of the Year 2019 – Light Truck - Hybrid

(sponsored by Enprova)

Winner: FUSO Eco-Canter Hybrid

Pictured (l-r) Sean Murtagh, Fleet Transport magazine; Andrew Johnson, Sales Manager, FUSO Ireland; James Twohig, Director Ireland Operations at Valero representing Enprova and Shay Byrne, M.C.

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NATIONAL HAULIER OF THE YEAR 2019

Sponsored by Volvo Trucks Winner: Toner Transport & Logistics (Dublin)

Pictured (l-r) Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine; Jim Toner and Paul Toner, Toner Transport & Logistics; Joe Roddy, Volvo Trucks (Sponsor) and Shay Byrne, M.C.

OWNER DRIVER HAULIER OF THE YEAR 2019

Sponsored by MAN Truck & Bus Winner: Sean Hegarty & Sons Haulage Ltd (Donegal)

Pictured (l-r) Orla Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine; Michael Hynes, MAN Importers Ireland Ltd (Sponsor); John Hegarty, Sean Hegarty & Sons Haulage Ltd; Anne Marie Grant, Fleet Transport Magazine and Shay Byrne, M.C.

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INTERNATIONAL HAULIER OF THE YEAR 2019

Sponsored by Thermo King Winner: Carna Transport Ltd (Monaghan)

Pictured (l-r) Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine; Robert Heavin, Carna Transport Ltd; Fred Rogers, Thermo King (Sponsor) and Shay Byrne, M.C.

OWN ACCOUNT TRANSPORT OPERATOR OF THE YEAR 2019

Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles Winner: Sweeney Oil (Galway)

Pictured (l-r) Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport Magazine; John Sweeney, Sweeney Oil; Gerry McDonnell, Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles (Sponsor); Vivienne Molloy and Mairtín Og McDonagh, Sweeney Oil and Shay Byrne, M.C.

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