Awards 20 2011 Irish Haulier of the Year in association with Castrol
The established Awards Programme for the Irish Transport and Haulage Industry.
Fleet Transport Awards 2 20 011 The established Awards Programme for the Transport and Haulage Industry ENTRY FORM Fleet Transport is once again delighted to announce the launch of its 2011 Awards programme for its Irish Haulier of the Year competition, with 12 categories this year. If you are a haulier or transport operator registered in Ireland, however big or small, you are eligible to enter the awards. For the fifth consecutive year Fleet Transport Awards, which takes place on Monday 4th October 2010 at the Johnstown House Hotel, Enfield, County Meath, celebrates excellence in the road transport and commercial vehicle industry. In addition to numerous awards recognising all areas of the industry, the ‘Irish Haulier of the Year’ and the ‘Irish Truck of the Year’ awards will be presented at this national event, bringing together manufacturers and hauliers operating the width and breadth of Ireland. For the past 5 years this awards ceremony has received the support of the industry, not just from the leading operators in the country but also from small relatively unknown companies demonstrating that all types of companies are recognised and awarded. Whether you operate or manage a large, small or medium sized company your application will be welcomed. This is the only awards programme that is truly supported by the industry. Why Enter? Winning an award can have a direct commercial impact on your business by not only retaining existing clients, but also in securing new business. In the current economic climate, it is more important than ever to differentiate your company from the competition and a Fleet Transport Award is an independent stamp of approval which is now highly valued by customers. See for yourself the benefits of winning an award as told by some of the previous winners at www.fleet.ie Entering the awards is also the perfect way to demonstrate your company’s commitment to the specific area of the transport and haulage industry in which you operate and to be associated with management excellence and best practice. Companies that reach the finalist stage will gain extensive recognition and profile building opportunities during 2010 and beyond through Ireland’s leading commercial vehicle magazine, Fleet Transport, distributed across Ireland. What category can my company enter? You may enter as many of the following categories as you wish. A full description of each category is included on the attached application form. • • • • • •
National Haulier of the Year International Haulier of the Year Owner Driver Operator of the Year Own Account Transport Operator of the Year Regional Transport Operator of the Year Pallet Network Member of the Year
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Livery of the Year Safety Award Innovation Award Environment Award Transport Manager Award Technician of the Year
• The overall title of Irish Haulier of the Year 2011, sponsored by Castrol will be selected from each category winner. This company will then go forward to represent Ireland in the European Transport Company of the Year 2012 Awards. What do I need to do now? There are 3 simple steps in the entire process to complete your submission. • The first step, which you must do now, is complete the attached entry form and send to Fleet Transport Magazine, D’Alton Street, Claremorris, Co Mayo no later than 30 June. After receipt of your application you will receive a number of questions related to the category/categories which your company has entered. You will be given approximately 1 month to complete the paperwork. All information submitted as part of this process is handled in the strictest confidence and is protected under the Data Protection Act. Only those companies that reach the finalist stage are publicly announced and they will be invited for interview on 6th and 7th September so please mark those dates in your diary now. Questions? If you have any queries or would like to discuss any aspect of the process, please do contact us by email at awards@fleet.ie or telephone 094 9372819.
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Award Categories NATIONAL HAULIER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Volvo
REGIONAL OPERATOR OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Nightline
This category is open to operators that transport goods within Ireland and are registered in the Irish Republic. Companies will need to show the active measures they have taken to improve service levels and company growth, in both size and profitability. The judges will be looking for all-round commitment to good business practice led by a commercially minded individual. INTERNATIONAL HAULIER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Thermo King
This category is open to operators who transport goods within a specific region of Ireland. High levels of customer service together with efficiency and reliability are key factors here. If a member of a network, please state. Details of types of vehicles as well as service and maintenance routine should be outlined. LIVERY OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Teleroute
INNOVATION Sponsored by Reynolds Logistics
The Innovation Category seeks entrants who can demonstrate that their ideas have made a genuine difference to their company resulting in profitability or a new or altered business process within the company or changes in the products and services provided. Companies that have entered new sectors/markets or have introduced a new product should be particularly interested in this category. The judging panel will consider innovation within a company as well as innovation on a broader industry level. ENVIRONMENT Sponsored by Michelin
Open to Irish registered hauliers that transport goods overseas. Details of vehicle fleet and type of contracts undertaken must be outlined. If there are depots overseas, please state together with measures taken in terms of driver and load security when overseas. European/international legislation is also a key consideration within this category. OWNER-DRIVER HAULIER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by MAN Truck & Bus Operators of own vehicle(s) as an ownerdriver are eligible to enter this category. History of involvement in business and type of work undertaken must be outlined as well as vehicle details. National, international and regional hauliers can be in contention for this Award. Details of vehicle fleet should also be outlined together with service and maintenance routine. OWN-ACCOUNT TRANSPORT OPERATOR OF YEAR Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Entrants must operate their own fleet of vehicles to distribute their own goods. Companies will need to show the active measures they have taken to improve service levels and to grow the company, in both size and profitability. Judges will focus on investments made to increase efficiency of the distribution sector of your business/ production facility.
A good corporate image can be achieved through stylish and modern livery on operators’ vehicles. These mobile advertising billboards can impress both the customer and public alike and does a lot to increase levels of professionalism within the company. Not only are clean, effective graphics and colour scheme required here but the conditions of the vehicle carrying the livery is also up for consideration when the marks are allocated. If employees wear company uniforms please state. How the company’s corporate image is portrayed on its website will also be considered. SAFETY Sponsored by Goodyear Dunlop
Companies entering this category should show evidence that their company embraces safety as a culture and provides the same resources to it as all other activities in the organisation. An active safety management system which includes Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment must be in operation for all the company’s activities. Investment in safety procedures through implementation of staff training or safety items must be outlined. A copy of your Safety Plan should be made available if required.
Associate Sponsor
Companies will need to demonstrate how they have developed environmental impact assessments and environmental statements to meet planning, transport and other environmental consent requirements. Increases in efficiencies through reducing empty running, driver training, purchasing of the latest Euro engine emission controls of Euro 4 / 5 engines will prove your care of the environment as will recycling/ waste disposal regime. Special emphasis will be placed on vehicle telematics, tyre monitoring and maintenance. Companies entering this category could include a successful overall, company-wide environmental or sustainability policy, improved recycling of waste material, reduced use of raw materials and other non-renewable resources, reduced noise or cuts in local pollution by reducing noncarbon emissions such as NOx, particulates etc. PALLET NETWORK MEMBER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Castle Mechanical Handling Introduced for the first time in 2009, this award proved hugely popular. All links in this logistics chain must be equally strong to deliver efficiencies throughout the operation. Companies entering this category should demonstrate how their business has capitalised on the benefits of being involved in the Network. Also outline what contribution has been made in building up the success of their own Network.
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Award Categories TRANSPORT MANAGER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Iveco
Overseeing the efficient and safe operation of a fleet of trucks and their drivers are what the Judges will look for here. Methods of reducing costs as well as knowledge of IT techniques in improving the day to day running of the business must also be detailed. Type of vehicles used and employment responsibilities should also be outlined.
SERVICE TO THE TRANSPORT INDUSTRY Sponsored by Mike Murphy Insurance
Any individual who has made a significant contribution to the transport industry can be nominated in this category. Those who have helped to raise standards or are actively involved in campaigns on behalf of the transport industry will be acknowledged with this award. It is open to nominees of all ages not just those who completed a life time of service.
Fleet Transport Irish Haulier of the Year Awards 2011 Entry Form Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Position: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company Address: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Telephone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fax: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Email: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. of Vehicles: . . . . . . . .
Category Entering - Please tick boxes National Haulier of the Year International Haulier of the Year Owner/Driver Haulier of the Year Own Account Transport Operator of the Year Regional Transport Operator of the Year Pallet Network Member of the Year
Livery of the Year Safety Award Environment Award Transport Manager of the Year Technician of the Year Innovation Award
‘I have read and understood the terms and conditions of entering the 2010 Fleet Transport Awards’. Your Signature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Please send completed Entry Form plus additional material by Wednesday 30 June 2010 to Competition Secretary, Fleet Transport Awards 2011, D’Alton Street, Claremorris, County Mayo. Tel: 094 93 72819 Fax: 094 93 73571 Email: awards@fleet.ie Terms and Conditions: • Any licensed haulier or own account Transport Operator is eligible to enter in the Fleet Transport Awards 2011, established to honour excellence in operation or services to the transport industry. • Entries must be received by Wednesday 30 June 2010 and will not be returned. There is no entry fee. • All entries will be treated in strict confidence and are judged by a panel of experts from the industry. • The completed entry form can be accompanied by any supporting documentation outlining furthrt details on your company and its operations. Photographs and customer testimonials can be included. • A short-list will be published in the September edition of Fleet Transport Magazine. • Short listed candidates will be called for interviews on Monday 6 September and Tuesday 7 September. A five minute video or Powerpoint presentation will be welcomed on the day of the interview. • The decision of the Adjudication Panel is final and no correspondence will be entered into afterwards. Award winners are permitted to promote the prize in their advertising campaigns (subject to certain criteria). • Confirmation of receipt of entries will be sent out to all applicants. Award entries received after the deadline date will not be included in the competition. • Presentation of the Awards will take place on Monday 4 October 2011 at an awards dinner at the Johnstown House Hotel, Enfield, County Meath.
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