ISSUE 140 DECEMBER 2015
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BRIAN YEARDLEY CONTINENTAL
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS
News 08 Latest News Transport Exchange Group 30 32 34 36
Transport Exchange Group Blue Whale Logistics Bullit Express Mak Couriers
Contents Invests in brand new 50,000 square foot warehouse 64
Aggregates 38 Blockade Services Limited 40 John Bourne & Co Ltd Airline Review 42 Virgin Atlantic Anniversary 44 Brian Yeardley Continental Bus & Coach
Ben Sayer Ltd lead the way with Volvo
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Dee Set renews fleet with fifteen Mercedes Benz
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58 Concierge Coaches Demolition 60 Tippers R Us Distribution 64 68 70 72 74 78
Kersey Freight Limited Matthew Sheard & Sons Ltd Noxdown UK SH Pratt Stobart Group Relief Logistics
Ferry Review 80 Pentland Ferries Road Haulage 82 A A Sammans 84 Allegro Transport Ltd 86 Ben Sayer Ltd 88 Dee Set Logistics 92 R & C Cooper Transport Ltd 94 T Georgeson Haulage 96 West Cornwall Removals 98 West Road Haulage 102 W A Old & Son
Motorhog wins illustrious contract
Specialist 104 106 108 110 114
Crash Cushion Rental Solutions Cornwall Refrigerated Transport Lightways Contractors Orlight Polypackaging Ltd
Waste & Recycling 118 DALROD 120 Motorhog 124 WSR Recycling
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Message from the editor. Welcome to the Christmas issue of Transport Monthly, The last twelve months have been eventful, we at Transport Monthly have enjoyed working diligently to provide our loyal customers with the latest news, fascinating industry sector reviews and in-depth company profiles. Our team was generously invited by Brian Yeardley Continental to cover their 40th anniversary as sole media partners. Brian Yeardley Continental held a spectacular black tie event for customers and suppliers to celebrate its 40th birthdayThe illustrious event was held at the Mercure Grand Hotel in Hull and organised by Kevin Hopper, Managing Director of Brian Yeardley Continental and his wife Sarah, Marketing Director. Brian Yeardley will also celebrate this year as the largest feature to date inside Transport Monthly. This issue also includes vehicle salvage and dismantling specialist Motorhog Ltd, Kersey Freight Limited, Dee Set Logistics and many more. We would like to thank all the companies who helped to make this month’s issue another fantastic read. Lastly we would like to thank our staff members who work diligently to create this magazine each month. We would also like to thank the exceptionally talented Debbie Wilkinson for her incredible photography skills on our Brian Yeardley feature. We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Yours sincerely, Paige Fraser Editor-in-Chief
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Mobile Mini invests in industry leading fleet of Scania trucks
Mobile Mini, a leading hirer of portable accommodation and secure storage solutions, has taken delivery of the first of a series of 15 new delivery vehicles, part of a £2.7m investment into its growing fleet of trucks, as part of a drive to increase operational efficiency and customer service. The innovative and fuel-efficient new Scania trucks, with Mobile Mini’s distinctive livery, will be delivered across the company’s nationwide network of depots, from Glasgow to Southampton, this autumn. The new trucks represent a major upgrade to Mobile Mini’s existing fleet of 41 lorry mounted loader crane vehicles, one of the biggest fleets of its kind in the UK, and will provide additional lifting capacity and greater flexibility. The new trucks will be used to ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of Mobile Mini’s extensive range of secure storage containers and accommodation units to its customers, which range from large construction companies to schools, retailers and manufacturers.
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The transport team at Mobile Mini, headed up by Health & Safety Director Chris Watcham, has worked closely with truck manufacturer Scania, loader crane supplier Fassi and bodybuilders Adcliffe, to ensure that each vehicle complies with the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (“FORS”) – a national scheme designed to improve the safety and fuel efficiency of commercial vehicles. The loader cranes come in various sizes, to meet specific customer requirements, with a maximum capacity of 66tm. Chris Watcham commented: “Safety is at the forefront of everything we do here at Mobile Mini. These new vehicles will not only improve on our already first class customer service, but will also help maintain our excellent safety record.” Chris continued: “I would like to thank both Scania, Fassi and Adcliffe for their invaluable service and support over the past six months. The new fleet has been designed from the outset to meet our exact specifications and will
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help increase our delivery efficiency across the UK. From the very start of the process, we had detailed discussions about our needs with all suppliers involved, to design a purpose built fleet to our bespoke specifications, from safety cameras to extendable marker lights for carrying wide loads, to the addition of sensors to the back of the trucks and trailers, helping our drivers to reverse more safely and allowing our vehicles to deliver into more restricted locations.” Alan Dale, Regional Sales Director at Scania, commented: “We have an excellent working relationship with Mobile Mini having been a supplier to the company for over 25 years. As one of Scania’s ‘Perfect Partner’ Customers, Mobile Mini have taken on the full package of services that we provide. As part of our ongoing partnership, we will continue to work with Mobile Mini to provide full Repair and Maintenance on the vehicles for the next seven years across the UK.”
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Global beverage industry sustainability leader Coca-Cola HBC, announces new carbon and water commitments • Company committed to reducing water and direct carbon emissions intensity by 30% and 50% respectively, by 2020 • Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) confirm Coca-Cola HBC as the global leader in sustainability in the beverage industry for the second consecutive year Zug, Switzerland – 03 November 2015– Coca-Cola HBC, a leading bottler of the brands of The Coca-Cola Company, has announced new water and carbon commitments after being named by the DJSI as the world sustainability leader in the beverage industry. Coca-Cola HBC has announced that it intends to reduce water use intensity by 30% by 2020, compared to 2010 and direct carbon emissions intensity by 50% over the same period. The company’s approach to sustainability was endorsed in September when Coca-Cola HBC was named beverage industry leader by the Dow Jones World and Europe Sustainability Indices for the second consecutive year. Coca-Cola HBC was also ranked eighth out of the top 100 companies listed on the Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE 100) Index for its carbon reporting by Carbon Clear — and ranked first within the beverage sector. Dimitris Lois, Chief Executive Officer of Coca-Cola HBC, said: “Sustainability is an integral part of our culture, visible in every aspect of our business. Being ranked by DJSI as world sustainability leader in the beverage industry inspires us to continuously raise the bar. It is our pleasure to make these commitments related to our water and carbon footprint. Our partnerships with stakeholders and our communities have been fundamental to our achievements so far and will continue to be instrumental in meeting our new commitments, supporting the global action to reach the Sustainable Development Goals recently endorsed by the United Nations.” This is the eighth year that the company has been included in the DJSI, the global benchmark for corporate sustainability, due to its rigorous assessment process and its focus on best-in-class companies. Of the 2,500 companies across different industries, invited to participate in the DJSI assessment worldwide, Coca-Cola HBC ranked beverage industry best with a total score of 87/100. This was 34 points higher than the industry average. The company was ranked industry best in eight criteria: code of business conduct / compliance / anti-corruption, environmental policy, packaging, raw materials sourcing, human capital development, health & nutrition, social reporting, and talent attraction & retention. Annual highlights of Coca-Cola HBC’s 2014 integrated report include: • An ‘A’ rating by CDP, formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project • 7.8 % direct and indirect carbon emissions reduction (Scope 1, 2 and 3) • €4.3m invested in energy efficiency projects • 4.3% improvement in energy intensity • €5.8m invested in water saving projects, saving 1.1million m3 water • 4.1% improvement in water intensity • 82% Sustainable Employee Engagement Index
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Significant new mega-ship facility opens at Port of Felixstowe The Berth 9 Extension at the Port of Felixstowe, the Port of Britain, has been opened by Dr Therese Coffey MP, Deputy Leader of the House of Commons. The 190-metre extension increases the port’s capability to work two of the world’s largest containerships simultaneously. More than eighty ships of 18,000+TEU have already been handled at the port in 2015, confirming Felixstowe’s position as the port-of-choice for mega-ships in the UK. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Coffey said:“I am delighted to formally open this latest extension of the Port of Felixstowe. An ever increasing proportion of UK trade is moving on these huge container ships and UK ports need to provide the facilities they require. Felixstowe was the first port in the UK to handle these vessels and this latest development will help ensure UK exports reach overseas markets in the most efficient way possible.” Clemence Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Felixstowe and Managing Director of HPH Europe division, added: “The Berth 9 Extension represents the latest phase of development at the Port of Felixstowe. Our programme of continued investment has ensured that the UK remains
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a destination for direct calls by the latest generation of mega-ships. “We are committed to ensuring we offer the best facilities and the highest possible levels of service and productivity to all our customers. The new facilities being opened today will help us deliver on this commitment and ensure that the Port of Felixstowe remains the Port of Britain.” Berths 8&9 at the port were the first in the UK to handle the latest generation of giant container ships. The quay length of the port’s newest terminal is now 920 metres, and the total quay length in the port nearly 4,000 metres. The port has acquired three new ship-to-shore gantry cranes to work on the extended terminal. The cranes are capable of working vessels with containers stacked 10-high, and 24-wide, on deck. There are now 10 cranes on Berths 8&9 and 36 in the port as a whole. The Port of Felixstowe is the largest container port in the UK, handling 44% of all UK container traffic. Its importance is recognised in the Government’s National Infrastructure plan which includes improvements to its road and rail connections as leading priorities for investment.
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RHA National Lorry Week – raising the profile of the nation’s essential service provider The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has declared the first ever National Lorry Week (26-31 October) to be an outstanding success and has confirmed that plans are already underway for an even bigger scale event in 2016. RHA Chief Exec Richard Burnett said: “We launched National Lorry Week with the #LoveTheLorry strap line to do two things. First, to raise the profile of our magnificent industry in the eyes of the public and the popular media and second, to hammer home to government the very real challenges that we face, with particular emphasis on the critical driver shortage.” RHA member companies nationwide got behind the campaign, opening their yards to the general public, including many schoolchildren and hopefully, many potential future employees. The week featured in the national Sunday press, on over thirty regional BBC and independent radio stations and in national, regional and local newspapers the length and breadth of Britain. Tuesday helped get the week in gear when BBC Radio 2 Breakfast presenter Chris Evans featured Lorry Week through his entire programme. The RHA was able to provide programme planners with details of many excellent drivers – all of whom had interesting stories to tell, including the journey of two live sharks that were being taken from Heathrow Airport to the Plymouth Marine Aquarium. Richard Burnett added, “The enthusiasm of our members and industry stakeholders from the start was overwhelming and the variety and scale of events was amazing. Members parked their HGVs in busy town centres, took them to schools and turned up at sporting events. The M6 also held a weeklong event which was another great success. The RHA’s
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team in Scotland quite literally played an absolute blinder with Falkirk FC who ran a Love the Lorry day last Thursday and repeated the event on match day. This gave thousands of supporters a great opportunity to get up close and personal with trucks and hear about our industry first hand.” A large number of MPs from all parties, several senior civil servants and members of the national press attended the RHA National Lorry Week Parliamentary reception in the House of Commons on the 27 October. “We were delighted at the turnout for our parliamentary event”, continued Richard Burnett. “It presented us with the perfect opportunity to talk to MPs about the incredible job the industry does in delivering daily life and of course the problems that we as an industry face; in particular, the fact that we are currently between 45,000 and 50,000 drivers short. We have been following up these contacts and many are now actively helping us press our case to secure a proper LGV Apprenticeship and for emergency government funds for driver training to be made available.” As a backdrop to the reception, the RHA received permission to park the Dunlop/RHA #HGVHeroes truck right opposite the House of Commons. ‘Fancy a bigger challenge? Britain needs more HGV heroes’ was the message and already this has generated a lot of enquiries from people keen to pursue a driving career. “It was a great week”, concluded Richard Burnett. The RHA teams around the UK worked tirelessly with members to make sure that Love the Lorry Week really was a week to remember and clearly met our twin aims of raising the profile of our industry and getting our message across to politicians.”
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New regional Network Rail boss vows to work with communities to deliver economic growth Network Rail’s new route managing director for the London North Eastern and East Midlands route says he is excited about the future ahead of work to electrify and upgrade two major rail lines that will improve journey times for millions of passengers. Rob McIntosh, who began his 19-year career on the railway as a graduate overhead line engineer in York, has been appointed to lead the team through the next period of change and improvement on a route which sees demands for passenger and freight growth grow as fast as any in the country. Connecting London and its northern Home Counties commuter belt to the East Midlands, Yorkshire and the north east of England, the route covers more than 2,000 miles of railway which carries hundreds of thousands of passengers and thousands of tonnes of freight every day. Network Rail’s investment as part of its Railway Upgrade Plan includes the electrification of the Midland Main Line and the TransPennine route. Ahead of starting the role in January, Rob said: “We are about to deliver two major electrification and upgrade
infrastructure projects as well as a host of other improvements all across the network that will bring noticeable reliability, connectivity and economic benefits to the towns and cities we serve. “The unprecedented levels of investment we are making to upgrade the East Coast Main Line, the Midland Main Line and the TransPennine routes, as well as all the other planned upgrades and improvements in this control period that will benefit the 180m passengers who use our route each year, make this a genuinely exciting time to be taking on this role.” Rob also underlined the importance of the relationship between Network Rail and passengers, communities and lineside neighbours as work continues to build a better railway. “Network Rail is a complex organisation and can be seen as difficult to engage with. I want us to change that perception,” he said. “What we do every day and night of the year to not just maintain, but upgrade the rail infrastructure that is so vital to this country, creates the opportunity for growth and prosperity for the towns,
cities and communities we serve. It is only right that we play our role in developing and delivering their transport needs as part of a genuine partnership.” Rob, who lives in North Yorkshire, joins the team in York having successfully overseen the completion of the new Borders Railway in Scotland as regional director. Prior to that he worked in a number of roles at Network Rail, including programme director on Crossrail and before that as project director for the European Train Control System and Traffic Management.
Renault Trucks and BRS are the diamond standard with Pinefield Glass Elgin-based Pinefield Glass, specialists in the manufacturer of glass and windows, has taken delivery of its first Euro-6 Renault Trucks’ Range D. The new 18-tonne Range D Wide is fitted with a Supertrucks body, transforming it into a specialist glass carrier. Supplied on a 5-year contract hire from BRS Ltd, which includes full repair & maintenance, tyres and Road Fund Licence, the vehicle delivers glass, windows and doors to joiners, builders, glaziers and the new-build market across Scotland. Pinefield Glass, which has an 8-strong fleet of specialist vehicles, selected BRS and the Range D following previously favourable experiences with both service and product quality. Pinefield Glass’ Operations Director, John Archibald, explains why they opted for the Range D: “We’ve dealt with BRS before and really like their all-encompassing offering, particularly the way we can easily budget on a monthly basis as this helps enormously with the management of our vehicles. We’ve also received great customer service and the facility for vehicle servicing is close-by which helps to minimise any downtime.” John continues: “We’ve had Renault Trucks’ vans before so we knew that we would be getting a quality and reliable
vehicle. The new Range D was straightforward to body with specialist glass-carrying equipment. Our drivers are also finding the reduced turning circle, small overhang and compact cab allows them to access all areas easily, even the most challenging locations where every centimetre really counts.” Pinefield Glass offers the most comprehensive range of PVCu glass, window and door products in the widest possible choice of styles, colours and finishes. Manufactured at its factory in Elgin, Moray, Pinefield aims to offer the highest standards of energy efficiency, durability and aesthetics including high performance double and triple glazed sealed units incorporating warm edge technology spacer bar. All window and door products are designed for quick, easy and accurate fitting to help reduce project times and costs. Established in 1948, BRS Ltd. operates a large commercial rental and contract hire fleet. BRS shares its headquarters with Renault Trucks UK Ltd. in Warwick. As a result, BRS is able to take full advantage of group synergies and the close working relationship with Renault Trucks in the creation and delivery of its contract hire and truck rental transport solutions. BRS Ltd. operates nationwide, 24/7.
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Retrofit Mercedes-Benz technology delivers a 50th birthday bonus for Potter Logistics Award-winning Potter Logistics has achieved a dramatic improvement in fuel efficiency after equipping a MercedesBenz Actros which had already been on the road for more than two years, with the manufacturer’s ground-breaking Predictive Powertrain Control system. The truck is double-shifted and the average returns for its day driver have shot up from 9.2 to 10 mpg – in the first week of November he recorded a stunning ‘best yet’ figure of 10.6 mpg! PPC is an innovative cruise control that employs digital 3D mapping and GPS data to scan the road ahead. Armed with this topographical information it manages gear changes and vehicle speed, making full use of the truck’s EcoRoll function to restrict diesel consumption and CO2 emissions. By also applying engine braking at every opportunity the system reduces component wear and tear, while drivers are less stressed and safer because it leaves them free to concentrate fully on the road ahead. The fuel-saving potential of Predictive Powertrain Control, which covers 99% of all UK motorways and 97% of major roads, is well-proven, as it has been optionally available on new vehicles since 2013. However, provided the vehicle has a Mercedes PowerShift 3 automated transmission it can now be installed on Actros, Antos and Arocs models that have already been in operation – Potter Logistics is one of the first to take advantage of this recently introduced ‘retrofit’ opportunity. Winner of the coveted Motor Transport Haulier of the Year trophy for 2015, the family-owned company is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding by Executive Chairman Derrick Potter. Potter Logistics operates from six locations across the North and Midlands. Its fleet of 31 tractor units and a dozen 26-tonne rigids is dominated by Mercedes-Benz vehicles acquired from Northside Truck & Van; the same Dealer also supplied a pair of diesel-electric FUSO Canter Eco Hybrids used by Potter in its historic home city of York. PPC can deliver fuel efficiency savings on any operation but is most effective in hilly terrain. Potter is trialling the technology on an Actros 2545 with 330 kW (449 hp) straight-six engine. The truck is based at a depot in Ripon and typically spends its days delivering packaged chemicals in and around North Yorkshire and Lancashire. Each night it pulls a double-deck trailer from Ripon to Middlesbrough then Heysham and back. Fleet Manager Colin Bamford said: “This vehicle is worked hard, clocking up some 4,000 km per week on some challenging routes. Following discussions with Northside we decided it offered the best opportunity to gauge PPC’s effectiveness. “The system was fitted nearly two months ago and on the evidence of what we’ve seen so far it looks really good. We’re not able to make an accurate comparison for the night shift yet, because the truck has not always had the same driver, but the improvement in mpg performance during the day has been really impressive.” Mr Bamford said that if replicated by the night driver, the 0.8 mpg saved by experienced day driver Mike Potter in raising his average returns from 9.2 to 10 mpg (before he posted his spectacular 10.6) would equate to an annual reduction of £4,342 in diesel and AdBlue costs for the vehicle. A Predictive Powertrain Control system costs less than
£1,200 to retrofit, this including a day’s Mercedes-Benz driver training. “On this basis we’d recoup the outlay in a little over three-and-a-half months,” he continued. “The Predictive Powertrain Control trial was high on the agenda at our latest Board meeting and unsurprisingly, given the figures, the consensus was highly favourable.” All of Potter Logistics’ Actros tractor units are fitted with Mercedes-Benz FleetBoard telematics hardware – this allows operators to monitor the mpg performance of their drivers, with scores weighted to reflect the ‘degree of difficulty’ of different routes. Mike Potter was ‘mid-table’ on the Potter drivers’ league prior to the installation of his PPC system and the instruction he received, along with night-shift colleague Colin Beck, from the driver-trainers at Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ Wentworth Park complex, near Barnsley; he is now right up at the top. “In nearly 25 years of driving I’ve attended a number of courses run by different manufacturers and this was definitely the best,” he recalled. “Predictive Powertrain Control is ingenious and clearly very effective in making smooth changes, one or two gears at a time, rather than jumping more gears than it needs and over-revving the engine. “But the training is also invaluable because the system sometimes works in a way that runs counter to what you’d expect. For example, it might hold a gear when your natural inclination would be to change down – climbing a hill in 10th with 900 revs on will be alien to some drivers, but it works. Likewise, it can feel strange when the truck stops accelerating before it gets to the brow, but it does so because it’s planned ahead and knows it has enough momentum to roll over the top. “The driver is always in command, but I just switch on the cruise control then leave the truck to do its business. She’s fantastic!” www.potterlogistics.co.uk
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Leading food logistics company installs Sentinel’s advanced systems for extra safety Reynolds, one of the UK’s leading fresh produce suppliers to the foodservice industry, is the latest company to adopt Sentinel Systems’ advanced vehicle safety systems for its large fleet of delivery vehicles. Sentinel has supplied and installed its reversing cameras and side-scan detection systems to all of the larger vehicles within Reynolds’ ever growing fleet, to offer complete protection for its drivers. Reynolds operates from its National Distribution Centre based in Hertfordshire and five regional depots. The company prides itself in offering excellent customer service and next day delivery across the UK, 365 days a year. Reynolds’ broad customer base includes many leading operators in the foodservice industry, including Pizza Express, Pret a Manger and Carluccio’s, to name a few. Steve White, Transport Manager at Reynolds commented, “As a company we made the decision to install Sentinel’s reversing and side-scan camera systems to all vehicles over 12 tonnes, as part of our commitment to maintaining top health and safety standards. With many of our vehicles delivering to customers within inner London, we also feel that it is extremely important to take all possible measures to improve the safety of our vehicles according to the latest TfL regulations. Steve continued, “Sentinel’s products were recommended to us by FORS for being good quality and reliable safety systems. In turn, I would recommend them to other companies wishing to improve the safety of their fleets. Since installing the systems we have received great feedback from our drivers and feel that both their safety and driving awareness has improved.” Reynolds flexible fleet of over 252 mixed-weight vehicles operates daily and as a result is exposed to challenging driving conditions, including the difficulty of manoeuvring safely in pedestrianised and congested areas, with potentially poor visibility of the vehicle’s surroundings. Such difficulties are just two of the many causes of frequent collisions for all road users, especially those involving commercial vehicles. In adopting Sentinel’s reversing cameras and side-scan detection systems, Reynolds has reduced the likelihood of such accidents by improving awareness of driving conditions and giving drivers improved confidence to operate safely on a day to day basis. The company has installed Sentinel’s reversing cameras to offer a better rear-view, to ensure drivers are fully aware of potential hazards when reversing. Linked to an in-cab mobile monitor, drivers can detect passing pedestrians, cyclists or other obstructions, enabling them to take caution and ultimately prevent an accident, as well as damage to the vehicle or third-party property. Sentinel also installed its side-scan camera detection system to work alongside the reversing cameras. The side-scan system is designed to detect vulnerable road users within the vehicle’s blind spot, which the driver would have previously been completely unaware of. A large vehicle turning left is a considerable threat for cyclists in particular as they are
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unaware of the vehicles intentions and cannot be seen by the driver. Also linked to the in-cab monitor, the side-scan cameras detect the cyclists, giving drivers the time to wait for the hazard to clear before pulling away. The side-scan system can be connected to Sentinel’s award winning Bike Hotspot system to offer the ultimate protection for cyclists and other vulnerable road users. The two camera systems linked to the in-cab monitor can also provide extra confidence for fleet operators, as they can record and play back crucial evidence of any accidents or theft incidents. With a 1 Terabyte hard drive, the unit will record for over 30 days and can be extracted and easily reviewed by staff to provide untampered evidence in the event of an accident or a fraudulent insurance claim. With over 30 years industry experience, Sentinel Systems has developed many vehicle safety solutions for commercial vehicles of all sizes and can develop bespoke product packages to meet the safety requirements for each fleet. Its range of cameras, radar systems and recording units are all installed by the company’s team of nationwide engineers throughout the year, with 24/7 maintenance support available to ensure vehicles and system downtime is kept to a minimum. Further information is available from Sentinel on 01285 771333 or by emailing sales@reversewithsafety.com or by visiting the company’s website at www.reversewithsafety.com Sentinel Systems is supported by Vantage PR
Reynolds, one of the UK’s leading fresh produce suppliers to the foodservice industry, is the latest company to adopt Sentinel Systems’ advanced vehicle safety systems for its large fleet of delivery vehicles. Sentinel has supplied and installed its reversing cameras and side-scan detection systems to all of the larger vehicles within Reynolds’ ever growing fleet, to offer complete protection for its drivers.
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Apprentice of the year Lewis McKay wins Jim keyed Award 2015 as Volvo Commercial Academy apprenticeship programme celebrates 20th Anniversary The Volvo Group UK ‘Jim Keyden’ Award 2015, which is awarded to the graduating Apprentice of the Year, has been won by Lewis McKay from MC Truck and Bus, Maidstone. Inaugurated in 1995, the Volvo Apprentice Academy, described by Volvo Group UK’s Managing Director Arne Knaben as ”The best and most advanced truck manufacturers’ Apprentice Programme in the UK”, celebrates its twentieth anniversary this year. The prestigious ’Jim Keyden’ trophy was presented to Lewis McKay by Volvo Group UK’s Managing Director Arne Knaben at the annual Apprentice Awards ceremony, held this year at Chesford Grange, Kenilworth. The ‘Jim Keyden’ Award,
inaugurated in 2008 in honour of Jim Keyden, who along with Jim McKelvie first brought Volvo trucks to the UK in 1967, is made annually to the Graduating Apprentice of the Year. Congratulating Lewis McKay on winning the Award, Arne Knaben said that he had ‘gone the extra mile with assisting his tutors and also acting as a role model for the rest of his group’. This year’s Academic Achievement Award was won by Adam Cornish from Truck and Bus Wales and West, Avonmouth. The annual Vocational Achievement Award was collected by Jonathan Clarke from Crossroads Truck and Bus, South Elmsall. This year also saw the launch of a new Award, sponsored by ‘Volvo
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Truck Driver’ magazine. The ‘Grafter’ Award was presented to Callum Hetherington of Volvo Truck and Bus Centre North & Scotland from Broxburn near Edinburgh by Volvo Truck Driver Editor Matthew Eisenegger. According to Volvo Commercial Academy Manager Adam Plastow, some of the factors that helped Callum lift the trophy for the new ‘Grafter’ Award included his consistently excellence performance on workplace observations, plus his good portfolio and work evidence. However in the main, it was awarded because of Callum’s integration into working life from full time education, and how he had positively and effectively approached this.
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New technology further improves transport graphics The latest developments in printing techniques are opening up immense creative possibilities in the world of transport graphics and it is now impossible for fleet managers today to deny the role that commercial vehicles play in the promotion of the corporate brand. With brand owners seeking more and more innovative ways of gaining the maximum exposure for a company’s message, it is little surprise that every possible opportunity is being seized and colourful trailer curtains proudly sporting the latest advertising campaign is now becoming the norm. However, there is a lot more to producing these ‘works of art’ than meets the eye as Paul Reeve, Managing Director at one of Europe’s leading manufacturer of tension curtains, Structureflex, explains: “Over our 45 year history we have seen an increase in complexity of graphics used on trailer curtains and it is possible to create many stunning effects. “To really do these designs justice manufacturers, like us, are investing hundreds of thousands of pounds in the latest digital printing technology so that graphics can be reproduced at the highest possible dpi.” Advancements in large format printing techniques now make it possible to reproduce images with exceptionally high clarity on fabrics up to 5m wide, allowing creative and effective marketing strategies to be developed on curtain trailers of all sizes. Structure-flex, which has a history of constant progression with innovative technology, has recently invested an additional £450,000 in the latest large format printing press, alongside some smaller printers for decals and rigid substrates, to further enhance its capability in its newly refurbished 50,000 ft2 factory premises in Norfolk. Amongst the company’s technological arsenal, are two super wide format printers; a RHO320HS and a Vutex GS5000R, as well as a new Mimaki JV300 solvent roll to roll solution and a new Mimaki JFX200 rigid substrate primer to enable it to provide the full spectrum of capability. Paul continued: “The flexibility of the printing process allows all sides of the vehicle to be covered, if required, so fleet managers are even able to create a professional appearance on rigid trucks and trailers that are corrugated, weathered or worn. “For many designs, the colours are crucial and the livery can
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be incorporated with any base colour fabric for the curtains, alongside the traditional white ordinarily used for full coverage liveries. For some applications this process used to be done by hand, but modern printing innovations are enabling manufacturers to deliver some advertising options in even shorter timeframes.” With the manufacture of trailer curtains being a bespoke process, full scale digital print graphics can cover the length and height of the curtain on Pocket Style, Bolt Direct, Step Deck or our buckle free Smoothside design, and can still easily include Insulated and Anti-vandal systems. Commercial fleet graphics, vehicle wraps and decals can also be used to complement trailer curtains perfectly on lorry cabs and trailer rear doors, in fact any area of the vehicle that is particularly prominent and visible enough to carry a marketing message. The reproduction of eye-catching graphics is not the only consideration, however. The durability and of the material used is critical if the advertising is to maintain its appearance over time or if EN-XL rated curtains are required in order to meet load-bearing requirements. “Every curtain is custom built so the construction, design, and graphics of every one is different, which is why we also offer a curtain measuring and fitting service” continued Paul. “I would recommend that fleet managers investigate the technical expertise of suppliers before placing an order and seek out one capable of providing a consultation service so that they can be assured of the right advice. We openly welcome people to arrange a visit to our new premises, to see the process first hand, and it gives an opportunity to discuss the various options available.” Structure-flex has just been nominated for a large format printing award in the Digital Printer Awards 2015 and continues to produce award-winning printing with leading trailers manufacturers and includes Greene King, Irn-Bru, Wilkinger Hot Dogs and Skinner’s Pet Foods amongst the brands it has produced. More information about Structure-flex and its services can be found at: www.structure-flex.co.uk.
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Are you or your company in need of commercial vehicle repairs? With a dedicated team of mechanical engineers, Drivetrain Ltd are able to take on single vehicle repairs as well as arrange short and long term fleet contracts for ongoing commercial vehicle repairs. We specialise in differential and manual transmission gearbox repairs for HGVs, LGVs and PSVs UK nationwide. With upwards of 30 years’ providing commercial gearbox repairs and replacements, we’ve established an astounding nationwide reputation for providing the highest in service and quality standards.
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DRIVETRAIN are a local family run business based in the North West but with a nationwide client base, and established in the 1990’s. Drivetrain has built up a reputation for providing a premier service to haulage contractors, sub-contractors and the general public, with the quality and reliability of service being at the heart of our business. DRIVETRAINs dedicated staff, operating from our Warrington workshop are able to provide a wide range of commercial gearbox, differential and clutch repair solutions, regardless of age and complexity of the unit. Ideally placed for clients who wish to deliver or collect their own units at our workshop, close to the M62 at Junction 11 on Birchwood Business Park. We offer an efficient and fast repair service. Repairs can often be accomplished within 24 hours, aiming at getting a vehicle back on the road in the quickest time. Units are provided with warranties on repairs and reconditioned units. Also providing facilities for removal and refit of units at a competitive labour rate, with a varied and large quantity of stocked parts, helping to assist in a speedy
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turnaround. Always willing to provide technical advice. With over 30 years’ experience in repair of transmissions and differentials dating from vintage to up to date models, no job is too small or too large. Whether it be a van, small, medium or heavy truck, Drivetrain have the experience and equipment to find and remedy your faulty unit. DRIVETRAIN has prospered throughout the recent recession and coped with its relocation to Warrington with ease. Our survival is testament to our fine reputation and high standard of service. Throughout it all we have seen our client database grow consistently and still continues to do so. DRIVETRAIN, we are your commercial vehicle transmission emergency service, available 24/7, offering complete solutions to you gearbox and axle issues and just a short call away. Telephone us on 01925 818000 / 819909 or email drivetrainltd@btconnect.com to discuss how we can help you to keep your single vehicle or fleet on the road. Each and every client is of equal importance to Drivetrain.
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DRIVETRAIN – what we do: • Removal and refitting at DRIVETRAIN’s workshop utilising our range of column lifts, allowing us to work on the heaviest vehicles currently on the road. • Recent outcalls include to Edinburgh, London, and Bristol, south and mid-Wales and all points in-between and beyond. • Collection and return service • Service, fault diagnostic and full repair and refurbishment facilities • Experience in repairing Iveco, Mercedes, Renault, Scania, ZF & Volvo and many more. • Large parts stock allows many jobs to be completed within 24 hours • Parts sales
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The perfect match: a new solution to the daily quest for drivers There’s a new name on the logistics scene that’s tackling the driver shortage head-on. Locatedriver.co.uk is a dedicated driving and logistics industry hub which dramatically reduces the costs, time and stress of logistics managers and recruiters alike as they search for the drivers they need. Locatedriver.co.uk is neither a transport firm nor an agency, but a kind of ‘logistics matchmaker’ that makes life easier for hauliers and recruitment agencies across the UK by matching their driver needs and availability. And all at the click of a button! Rooted in experience It’s no surprise that locateadriver.co.uk is the brainchild of individuals steeped in the logistics industry. With more than 60 years of sector experience between them, the company’s two directors understand only too well the challenges, expense and sheer frustration of the relentless search for the right drivers in the right places at the right time. Indeed, it was these constant pressures that got them both thinking that technology had to offer an easy and low-cost route to locating the resources they needed. As well as driver availability, those resources might also include opportunities for firms, agencies and others to advertise their temporary and permanent jobs and training courses. Crucially, locateadriver.co.uk would act as a completely independent hub, helping the industry to work together more constructively and efficiently at a remarkably low cost.
Easier lives all-round The result is an online hive of activity with a rapidly growing UK membership of logistics customers and agencies who are already appreciating the time, stress and cost savings generated. Searching locateadriver.co.uk’s huge multi-agency database is quick and easy. You simply enter the licence categories, dates and locations needed for your jobs and this unique system directs you straight to the agencies with the right availability. It puts an end to constant calls, call-backs and let-downs, leaving you free to get on with the rest of your day, and if you’re struggling with multiple locations, the hub’s dedicated national accounts managers are on hand to help. Membership also entitles busy logistics personnel to advertise their own vacancies for permanent drivers on the dedicated jobs board and to track down the training courses they need to upskill their people and minimise road risk.
This exciting new venture delivers major benefits for the logistics industry and supports closer working relationships with agencies, yet membership costs only £39.99 per month, with no minimum contract or tie-ins (and right now, you can try out all the benefits with a FREE 30-day trial)! No-one can resolve the driver shortage instantly, but by matching logistics customers with the right agencies and drivers, locateadriver.co.uk relieves the pressure and helps everyone to enjoy a less stressful, more productive and cost-effective working day.
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Drax Group Plc
Winter’s on the way – time for the renewables industry to step up and make its case
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t’s definitely that time of the year. The days are shorter, the nights longer and the weather’s turning. And that always means two things: one, that the UK’s ability to meet winter electricity needs is under close scrutiny; and two, energy bills are on the minds of households and businesses up and down the country. It is also this time of year when journalists become more interested in stories about power capacity over the cold, dark months. National Grid recently announced that it was forced to spend millions of pounds to prevent power shortages after it issued a ‘Notice of Inadequate System Margin’ – and many are legitimately asking how the Government plans to keep the lights on and at what cost. As the questions around possible electricity shortages increase, policy makers are also facing the small matter of negotiating a global deal on climate change at the next UN Climate Change Conference in Paris, now a matter of weeks away. It is at these moments the UK’s renewables sector needs to come forward and be confident about the positive role it can play in meeting the big energy challenges facing the UK. We need to avoid a situation in which the fossil-fuel revivalists, spurred on by consumer concerns about energy costs, hog the affordable capacity debate. We have a strong argument to make – we just need to make it in the right way. Advocates for renewable power should always keep the public front of
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mind and respect what are legitimate concerns about the cost of living. However, it is equally important that those who develop policy – and indeed those who comment on it – understand or are reminded how the renewable energy sector operates and why it exists in the first place. The Paris climate talks are a perfect backdrop against which to do this. At the forefront of the Drax Group is the UK’s largest power station which is responsible for generating 7-8% of our electricity. During my time as CEO the business has transformed itself from the UK’s biggest emitter of CO2 to Europe’s largest decarbonisation project. When I am asked about Drax’s role in the energy mix I tell people that the challenge we first sought to meet when we started this journey has barely changed. The UK needs to keep the lights on, and that requires electricity generation that can respond to the peaks and troughs of consumer and business demand. National Grid’s latest announcement makes this even more pressing. Furthermore, the UK has legal targets to reduce carbon emissions by 80 per cent compared with 1990 levels by 2050 and to source 15% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020. It therefore needs to keep the lights on in an environmentally friendly way. The third element of what has become known as the ‘energy trilemma’ is that we have a duty to deliver the above in the most affordable way possible. It is on this third element that the anti-renewables lobby, drawing on concerns about the cost of living, has had its greatest impact in recent years,
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flippantly brushing aside the realities of the trilemma. Drax is proud that it can offer an answer to the trilemma because of its use of a renewable technology that meets the demands of reliability, sustainability and cost effectiveness. We call it biomass – fuel made with latest compression technology from low value wood and residues sourced from commercial forestry and timber processing operations, primarily in North America and Europe. Drax has been involved with biomass technology for over a decade and through the development of pioneering technology more than half the electricity we produce now comes from biomass. Embracing innovation has been at the heart of our business since the start and it has ensured that we can now generate power using biomass as an efficient coal replacement delivering low carbon, renewable power on demand, whenever it is needed. In cruder terms, biomass doesn’t rely on the sun shining or the wind blowing (although these renewables can and do provide a perfectly complimentary supply of electricity). Engineering innovation has also allowed us to use the existing power station and distribution network meaning it is one of the cheapest renewable energy sources we have available in the UK. A recent independent study by Frontier Economics showed replacing Drax’s three biomass-fired power units with offshore wind would cost the UK an additional £2.5bn - £3.4bn. The UK’s Department of Energy and Climate Change has commissioned a new
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Dorothy Thompson independent study into ‘full system’ costs – that is, the true end-to-end cost of renewable electricity generation – and the sector eagerly awaits the results. Finally, the environmental credentials of sustainable biomass are impressive. Drax’s conversion to biomass means our carbon emissions are 86% less compared to coal and we saved our 20 millionth tonne of carbon earlier this year. By the time we have installed the technology to upgrade half of the plant to run on biomass, due to be
completed in 2016, we will be saving twelve million tonnes of carbon per year – the equivalent of decarbonising Britain’s entire industrial processes sector, which includes cement, iron and steel production, or taking more than three million cars off our roads. In the past few years the renewable energy debate has become heated and deeply political. Those renewable energy generators – like Drax – that offer a clear answer to a real problem need to make sure we drag the debate
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kicking and screaming back to why we are here in the first place: the need for reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. As the winter nights draw in and politicians from around the world gather to hammer out a climate change deal, let’s step up and make our case. Dorothy Thompson is Chief Executive of Drax Group Plc
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Blue Whale Logistics
Delivering beyond expectations Blue Whale Logistics gives its first exclusive look inside to Transport Monthly
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ompany director John Sutton started operating as an independent man and van courier when he founded Blue Whale Logistics in 2007. After turning over a quarter of a million in its first year Blue Whale Logistics has established itself as a highly successful and reliable logistics and haulage company in the industry. John stated that the business has received on average a 28% growth increase annually. During the company’s first few years it provided John with very hectic working days, however, John has since employed fifteen employees, which is composed of six drivers three warehouse staff and five office workers. The Leicester based business has a wide area of operations, working both locally in Leicester and nationwide across the UK. Blue Whale Logistics has consistent work in Wakefield, West Thurrock, Bristol and Portsmouth. All of the warehouse and driving staff at Blue Whale Logistics have received forklift truck licenses and are sent on sporadic courses for safe loading ect. The business in addition carries out work internationally including Europe, it has recently sent fifty trailers to Germany.
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Blue Whale Logistics also frequently handles overnight Pallets and supplies six to eight rigid vehicles a week to one of it’s largest customers. Blue whale logistics also currently moves between 200-300 pallets overnight per week. Recently Blue Whale Logistics has relocated its office to Enderby from its original set up site. It also operates a 6,000 square foot warehouse to accommodate it’s overnight operation. besides this warehouse it also utilises three other sites across the county where it currently stores in excess of 2000 pallets.
Blue Whale Logistics first began operations with a single Mercedes Sprinter vehicle. the business has grown to a level where it is capable of providing any amount of vehicles with confidence whatever the size. for example In the summer of 2014 they provided over One hundred trucks to the common wealth games in Glasgow. They now provide a full range of vehicles from small vans to Moffatt and crane offload vehicles. The company has access to a varied fleet to accommodate the diversity of work it has; some of its vehicles are manufactured to special specifications to ensure it is able to carry out their customers requirements. The business provides a high quality transport service to its clients, from a small daily run for a national bakery company to a large contract transporting one thousand port-a-loos for the Glastonbury Festival, also the Olympics. Blue Whale Logistics
Since becoming a member of the Transport Exchange Group five years ago, Blue Whale Logistics has been able to continue operating competitively in the industry alongside forging great working relationships with other members of the Exchange. The company often utilises other members of the Exchange by sub-contracting work to them, therefore being able to pass any savings on to their clients. John commented on his interaction with the Transport Exchange group, “The main part of the system we use is subcontracting the work out. We are very busy so we very rarely have the time to take work from the Exchange.” Blue Whale Logistics also holds a Bronze FORS accreditation. Combined with having vehicles that are under three tonne and the Bronze accreditation, Blue Whale Logistics can travel in London easier than most hauliers. Blue Whale Logistics has survived two double dip recessions unscathed, John credits this success to the business’s diversity, the capitalisation of sub-contracting and the company’s decision to choose the clients it works with wisely. The recessions resulted in an increase in the need for overnight delivery networks, Blue Whale Logistics own overnight service has prospered, this is partly due to a large number of other overnight networks not providing the same service levels as their own. The company prides itself on its high levels of service and its ability to fulfill it’s customers expectations. Blue Whale Logistics feels that its diversity enables it to stand out over others , John aims for the business to continue providing the excellent standard of quality as well as further developing the business and expanding at a steady rate. with John commenting “The next step in the business, we are looking to extend our storage facilities. If we can carry on with the increases we have experienced over the last 8 years I will be more than happy”. Tel: 01162753864 www.bluewhalelogistics.co.uk
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Bullit Express
Bullit Express leads the way with DAF and Man fleet B
ullit Express first began operating as a martini freight services in 1996 carrying out a lot of automotive work for international businesses TNT and DHL. The business was then acquired by a Malaysian company who ran it into the ground. All of the company’s staff banded together and handed in their notices after not being payed for five weeks. Together, the employees then re-formed Bullit Express as they were able to retain the original company’s client base and transfer them to the new company in 2004. Transport Manager, Brian Renwick commented on the company’s current position, “Business is a little bit tougher
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than it used to be but were keeping it going by keeping overheads low.” Bullit Express started out with 7.5 tonner vehicles and then invested in sprinter vans but due to the influx of cheap work coming in from Europe it was no longer economically viable to keep running them. At present Bullit Express runs four 7.5 tonners and a little van for odd jobs. Its fleet is mostly DAF’s LF45’s, but it does additionally have a MAN TGL as well. The company would prefer to have more MAN vehicles but struggle to find them secondhand. Bullit Express prefers to buy its vehicles secondhand as it believes they then lose their value too quickly.
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Bullit Express has vast experience carrying out European work, however, the company is now concentrating on the UK. Predominantly Bullit Express carries automotive goods, however, the company frequently carries out work for several blue chip companies and freight forwarders. At present Bullit Express employs a team of five hard working staff members and self-employed drivers who are responsible for carrying out its high quality service throughout the UK. The company is a member of the Transport Exchange Group and utilises its extensive network of members by sub-contracts work through to them.
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Bullit Express triumphs over poor management and reforms as industry leading haulier Bullit Express joined Transport Exchange after been referred to it via word of mouth. After completing an initial trial the company decided to stay with the Exchange due to its ability to get jobs covered quickly. As a member of the Transport Exchange, Bullit Express has received a lot of good feedback from other members for its diligent work ethos.The company only uses reliable and trustworthy members of the Transport Exchange that it has worked with previously. The business has managed to survive many downturns in the British economy thanks to the competitive price for a high quality service. Bullit Express feels that the industry has changed since the
last recession, with Brian Renwick stating, “We’re finding at the moment that we’re getting paid less now on a job than you were ten years ago due to the competition and the undercutting. People used to care a lot about service but now you tend to see people just opting for the cheapest quote, because it’s all about money. The industry has definitely been affected.” Bullit Express is currently focusing on maintaining its position whilst the economy is still uncertain. It hopes to continue thriving in the industry and to also maintain its good reputation for being available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
‘‘Bullit Express runs four 7.5 tonners and a little van for odd jobs. Its fleet is mostly DAF’s LF45’s, but it does additionally have a MAN TGL as well.’’
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MAK Couriers raises the bar for same day delivery M
AK Couriers was started in 2008 by Kam Sandhar, who built it from the ground up after doing courier work for Parcel Force. Running the company from top to bottom, Kam fulfils most positions in the business from invoicing to finding customers, and while he is well experienced in the driving side of things from his time at Parcel Force, these days he leaves that to drivers found on the Courier Exchange.
MAK Couriers requests that all their drivers use the exchange’s tracking features to increase driver safety and security for the job, a requirement not all drivers adhere to:
At MAK Couriers, no two days are the same: “When you get up you don’t know what’s going to happen.” Kam explains, “You could have 2 jobs or you could have 20. Everything could go smoothly and you could get a new customer, or you could get messed around by a driver.”
Posting work is Kam’s current priority as he runs another business that consumes most of his time, leaving him unable to do the driving himself. In the seven years MAK Couriers has been on the Exchange, there have been four jobs done for other people
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“Due to experiences in the past you always assume the worst as to why they haven’t put it on, it could be as simple as just he’s forgotten. But you’re thinking ‘he’s got another job somewhere, he’s going to make my delivery late’.”
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by Kam himself (all of which have been favours for friends). This is great news for local owner drivers, as MAK are an excellent source of work for the area. Thanks to the Exchange, a lot of drivers end up becoming brilliant contacts for the business and get work from MAK regularly. MAK Couriers has benefited from providing same-day delivery due to people’s preference to send via same day than overnight. The industry has changed slightly since Kam first founded MAK Couriers, as a lot of people who are made redundant come into the courier industry hoping for an easy way to make money when they lack a basic understanding of the industry itself. As such, the direction of the business
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Transport Exchange Group’s Courier Company of the year talks plans to branch into larger vehicles
has changed to reflect this as with a lot of vans on the road the industry has become very competitive. MAK Couriers struggles to cover jobs that require larger vehicles, and intends to branch out into using 7.5 ton trucks, Luton vehicles, and curtain side vehicles. In addition to this, MAK intends to begin daily shuttle runs from where they are based in the Midlands, one to London and Birmingham during the day, then one to Scotland every evening. In these shuttle runs MAK intends to use their own vehicles, while utilising Exchange members for drops that are along their route by dropping off a certain number of parcels for others to deliver. As a 7 year member of the Exchange, MAK Couriers has posted 504 jobs since January alone, with 360 of those being direct bookings. A great number of their jobs don’t go through the exchange, however, with a lot of their jobs being booked direct with the driver they have a long term history with. In addition to
utilising contacts, MAK Couriers has no issue with using members new to the exchange, Kam explains: “The majority of the time you only hear the horror stories. This guy came in, he’s only just joined the exchange two days ago and he messed someone around or this and that but no one talks about the other 200 jobs that went on that day that used new members that went perfectly.” The Exchange allows you to expand your business nationally without having to own the vehicles, it’s unrealistic to believe any company has a vehicle in every town of the UK, but the Exchange allows you to offer a service that covers nationwide. This allows businesses to get work they otherwise would have been out of range for. Kam believes a good exchange member should value honesty and transparency in their job, as a lot of trust is placed in Exchange drivers, It’s their responsibility to notify back and inform about delays, and report pickups and drop offs. The Courier Exchange also features a Live Availability Map, which
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Kam criticises for not being as up to date as could be useful, as contacting a supposedly available owner driver has resulted in being informed that they are already on a job, and have not updated their status. Kam suggests it could be improved if: “There was some easier way where the driver could just press a button to say Not Available, or that the status has changed.” Aside from this feature, MAK Couriers find the Exchange’s return journeys feature very useful. Return journeys work best when a job has been completed, as a driver can register that they have an empty vehicle on the back from London, allowing pickups and deliveries from there. In March 2015, MAK Couriers was voted Courier Company of the Year by Transport Exchange Group members. Tel: 07912 619274 www.makcouriers.co.uk
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Blockade Services Limited
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Blockade secures GOLD FORS accreditation with Volvo fleet “Aggregate and planings specialist upgrades FORS membership”
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lockade Services Limited was founded by Managing Director, Steve Burrows, in 2002. Steve first began as an owner driver with a single grab lorry. Blockade Services Limited has consistently expanded each year since its founding thirteen years ago. Based in Godstone, Surrey, Blockade Services Limited has successfully established itself as a leader of the construction industry in the South East of the UK. The business currently operates two demolition and construction waste recycling facilities, which produce a very high standard of recycled materials. Blockade Services Limited has accumulated an impressive reputation in the rail industry and highway maintenance industry, as well the construction and demolition industries. In 2014 Blockade Services Limited successfully obtained the Bronze FORS (Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme) membership. Blockade Services Limited has recently upgraded its
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membership and now holds the GOLD accreditation. The company additionally is ISO9001, ISO14001 certified and Achilles link-up approved. Present day, the business is thriving; Blockade Services Limited commands a fleet of twelve vehicles. The fleet consists of eight Volvo manufactured thirty-two tonne eight wheel tippers, two Volvo thirty-two tonne eight wheel grab lorries and two DAF thirty-two tonne tippers. Blockade Services Limited’s fleet is fairly new so they either comply with Euro V or Euro VI emission standards. Transport and Compliance Manager, Glen Williams MILT, stated that Volvo was the brand that the business preferred overall. Blockade Services Limited likes Volvo’s back-up service. The fleet is equipped with Tomtom Trackers and the new left-turn warning system. The company employs a dedicated workforce of twenty-five which includes drivers, plant operators, managers and
Blockade Services Limited office staff. Blockade Services Limited’s drivers have all had CPC and CFCS training; these accreditations demonstrate the company’s driver’s expertise in their fields. The business intends to continue investing in courses for its drivers. As a member of FORS, Blockade will be introducing E-Learning to its staff in the upcoming future. Blockade Services Limited frequently carries cargo like aggregates, planings, sand, soil and muck for the construction and demolition industry. The business has numerous short-term goals which are detrimental to the continued development of Blockade Services Limited. Although the company aims to maintain its current fleet size, it is keen to invest in newer vehicles, it therefore has four replacement vehicles on order from Volvo which are expected to join the fleet in the first quarter of 2016. In addition to this the company is looking to maybe invest in additional grab lorries in the future. The company has recently invested in a low loader, which is used to move its in house plant but it is also keen to expand the low loader aspect of the business. In long-term, Blockade Services Limited is aiming to secure its position in the industry as a leading business. The business intends to achieve this by attracting larger clients to join its extensive portfolio of loyal customers. Further to this, Blockade Services Limited is looking to invest in its own quarry to distribute aggregates and recycled goods from. Tel: 01342893806 www.blockadeservices.co.uk
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John Bourne & Co Ltd
Aggregates
John Bourne & Co Ltd excels in Health & Safety with the help of FORS and CLOCS “John Bourne & Co Ltd introduce modern 360 cameras to its modern fleet”
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ohn Bourne & Co Ltd was founded in 1947 as an agricultural lime merchant and haulage contractor. These services remain at the heart of the company to this day, manufacturing and supplying bulk lime and aggregates to farmers, builders and land owners across the South East. However, in addition to this the John Bourne group of companies has expanded and diversified over the past sixteen years. Stemming from the company’s agricultural roots, two additional companies were created under the John Bourne Group; Gardenscape in 2000 and Bourne Amenity in 2006. Gardenscape Ltd. primarily focusses on supplying landscaping and garden products to the
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general public, whilst Bourne Amenity is split into two organisations that operate primarily in the landscaping and sports turf industry. The company currently runs a fleet of 10 x 8 Wheelers, 2 x 8 Wheeler Grabs, 4 x 6 Wheeler and 1 x 4 Wheeler. The fleet also contains Navman tracking and telematics, these technologies provide a security system for the business. The company has recently fitted all its vehicles with 360’ cameras, this is proving to be very beneficial with bogus accident complaints. Its sister company, Bourne Amenity, is heavily involved in the burgeoning Roof Garden installation market and subsequently benefit greatly from the
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versatility of its fleet when manoeuvring in confined sites in and around London. John Bourne & Co Ltd’s range of grab vehicles ranges from four wheel to eight wheelers, which allows it to access the tighter sites across the capital where these roof gardens are usually situated. Whether offload via crane or using its own offload, the company is able to access these environmentally beneficial projects with ease. Along with a companywide Health and Safety Policy John Bourne & Co Ltd has monthly H & S meetings (staff from the various divisions attend on rotation) to discuss new developments within the industry and any concerns staff have with current procedures and implementation. Affiliation with afore mentioned initiatives such as FORS and CLOCS also helps it to remain up to date with any new H & S measures within the industry.
John Bourne & Co Ltd feels that it is very fortunate to have its largest customer within the same group of companies, therefore it can rely on a steady source of income even when the economy is struggling. Like the majority of haulage firms the company is influenced heavily by house building activity, however its sister company Bourne Amenity has grown growing significantly since 2010, which enables us to keep the wheels moving even in the quieter periods. The business is consistently looking to renew its fleet to ensure it will always be fully operational. The company additionally thinks it is equally important to increase the diversity of its fleet. At present the company is dealing more and more with restricted sites in urban areas and having a range of large and small HGV’s with varied offload mechanisms gives John Bourne & Co Ltd the flexibility to ensure a safe
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delivery. Later this year the company will add to the tipper fleet as well as looking seriously at walking floor technology for its rigid vehicles. During its career, John Bourne & Co Ltd has established a great working relationship with East Kent Components who supplies its workshop with the majority of the spare part they require to keep its fleet on the road. Transport Manager, Graham Grieves, commented “They are extremely helpful in tracing parts and we always get a good deal from them. Our workshop is quite a long way from the nearest branch be we still get at least 2 deliveries per day. We are very pleased with the products supplied and the costs. We would recommend East Kent to any other workshop or garage.” Tel: 01797252298 www.johnbourne.com
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Airline Review
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic confirms services to Tobago Virgin Atlantic confirms services to Tobago
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irgin Atlantic has confirmed it will be offering services from London Gatwick Airport to the island of Tobago from March 2015. The airline will be resuming flights to the southern Caribbean island with weekly departures between March and October, and twice weekly departures between October and March. The flights, in response to an opening in the market, will be operating as an additional sector beyond Virgin Atlantic’s non-stop St Lucia services, meaning a short stop in St Lucia before the flight continues to Tobago. Joe Thompson, Director of Network and Alliances at Virgin Atlantic said: “The Caribbean has long been at the heart of our leisure operation and we’re
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Saturday evenings, landing into London the following morning.
“We are always looking for opportunities to grow our network and provide our customers with even more travel options and with other operators withdrawing from this route, we believe our new services will be very popular with British holidaymakers.”
The flights will operate on an A330300 aircraft which is configured with 33 Upper Class, 48 Premium Economy and 185 Economy seats. It is one of the newest aircraft in the Virgin Atlantic fleet, featuring touch-screen Panasonic in-flight entertainment systems, mobile connectivity throughout the aircraft and improved fuel efficiency.
Operating under flight numbers VS097 and VS098, the services will depart from Gatwick on Sunday mornings during the summer season, with the overnight return service leaving Tobago on Sunday evenings. During the winter season, flights will depart from Gatwick on Tuesday and Saturday mornings, with flights from Tobago departing on Tuesday and
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Virgin Atlantic offers 23 peak return flights a week across its network to the Caribbean. Earlier this year it announced it was increasing its leisure flying schedule with new services from Glasgow to Las Vegas and Belfast to Orlando from summer 2015. www.virgin-atlantic.com
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TO TRANSPORT A SATELLITE, YOU HAVE TO LET YOUR IMAGINATION TAKE OFF There’s more to what we do than simply transporting aircraft engines, helicopters and parts for the aviation industry. We make sure they arrive in perfect condition. We’re available 24/7 to launch critical operations. We manage the upstream flow of equipment on a Just-In-Time basis. And last but not least, we control the supply chain of replacement parts, keeping downtime to an absolute minimum. When it comes to guaranteeing a safe journey, our imagination creates a world without limits.
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Anniversary
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Brian Yeardley Continental celebrate 40 years in International Transport with a Black Tie spectacular for 400 guests.
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ounded in 1975 by Brian Yeardley a Steel worker son from Rotherham Brian Yeardley Limited started with very humble beginnings working out of a portacabin in Hull working off the docks moving containers around the UK delivering a lot of these Containers into a specific customer Linpak Plastics in Featherstone West Yorkshire.
operators of 100 x m3 Mega trailers & 120 xm3 road train in Europe running a fleet of 120 trucks on full loads & groupage exports from the UK and gaining major contracts with large European manufacturers who needed high volume trucks to import their light but bulky products back into the UK , the cargo carried was mainly white
goods, children goods, plastic kitchen ware & Automotive parts from Italy & apples & general cargo from France. Unfortunately in the early nineties due to a number of circumstances mainly the opening of EU borders & the emergence of foreign hauliers from the old eastern bloc offering far cheaper
It was while delivering to Linpak & speaking to them one day Brian was asked if he would like to start working with Linpak direct delivering finished product mainly food trays & egg boxes from their Featherstone manufacturing site to their warehouses and clients throughout Europe. Thus was born Brian Yeardley Continental limited, over the next few years Yeardley’s flourished & the business grow still focusing mainly on the Linpak work, but Brian knew over time markets were changing & he had to have a plan B and slowly moved into the European full load & groupage business. Over the next few years Yeardley’s established itself as one of the largest
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Anniversary rates on International routes & over a number of years the business as many other UK international hauliers struggled to maintain its profitability & momentum. Then in early 2007 Yeardley enrolled the services of Kevin Hopper Operations Director at the time of Tunderman Transport BV who had worked in Holland for a number of years and cut his teeth with Tunderman learning the Dutch way of doing business that any business if its ran correctly should make money if turnover & profit are all good but if costs are too high it will never succeed. Hopper who had worked for Yeardley when he was twenty one as an international driver and had tremendous respect for Brian Yeardley & jumped at the opportunity to join the company and work on turning the company’s fortunes around. Kevin Hopper Managing Director recollects with no pride the job he had to do restructuring the company from top to bottom “a complete new board of directors were appointed & a team of focused committed people brought in to run all departments of the business who the company believed could take the business forward and ensure a bright future for it & its employees”. Hopper said “Unfortunately many of the people in the business at the time could not change & had no interest in becoming order getters and not just order takers & we needed to build belief and have people who were hungry for success personally & professionally to rejuvenate the company, so we built a new team of people before we started rebuilding the business, which was a very dangerous time as alot of the people head hunted came at a very high price and my plan was to save money not spend it but the gamble paid off and slowly the business started to turn a corner”.
Managing Director, Kevin Hopper and his wife Sarah, Marketing Director of Brian Yeardley Continental organised the huge event at which they unveiled a brand new Scania with its brand new anniversary livery.
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Yeardley’s closed their office in Bishop Briggs (Glasgow) Scotland but retained its Lenham (Kent) office before relocating in 2007 to a large new purpose build warehouse which can hold 3000 pallets & offices on Junction 10 of the M20 close to the channel Tunnel the Port of Dover.
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0844 947 1000 SmartWitness cameras reduce haulier’s insurance bill by £25,000 A haulage company has reduced its annual insurance bill by more than £25,000 since installing their fleet with SmartWitness accident cameras. Brian Yeardley Continental, based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, owns 53 lorries and 12 company cars and light vans which all now carry the recording devices. Managing director Kevin Hopper decided to install the cameras after becoming increasingly concerned about ‘cash for crash’ scams in which fraudsters deliberately cause accidents to submit bogus injury clams. Since spending just £7,000 on the cameras, his insurance bill has gone down from £135,000 to around £110,000. He said: “I wish I could have installed SmartWitness 20 years ago. Year on year our insurance bill has gone up and up, but now it has finally gone down.” M Hopper said SmartWitness cameras had also deterred immigrants from targeting his fleet to travel illegally into the UK from Europe - an increasing problem for hauliers with the migration crisis around ports like Calais. He said SmartWitness cameras also helped guard against thieves targeting his vehicles – which the Home Office says costs the UK economy up to £250 million each year. Having researched which cameras to buy, Mr Hopper said he has been delighted with SmartWitness. “We’ve had no issue with any of the equipment at all since we installed it back in 2013,” he explained. SmartWitness sales director Mark Berry said: “Our cameras provide the truth in black and white after a crash to significantly reduce hefty insurance bills. “We have seen a 40 per cent rise in sales over the last year and expect to see further increases as drivers strive to minimise the risks they face on the roads.”
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Introducing the Acclaro ISO 1496-1 Floor When we were planning the Acclaro we went through a period of customer consultation. One of the continued points raised was the need for a more robust floor. With this information we went away and developed a floor stronger than any floor seen on a trailer before. Don’t believe us? We have the certificates to prove it with the Acclaro being rated to ISO 1496-1 standards.
EN 12642-XL Rated Another key feature so perfectly implemented on the Acclaro is the EN rated body as standard. Other manufacturers may offer you an EN Rated body, but there will be extra costs involved. With the Acclaro it’s all part of the fantastic product on offer.
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ZMA Corrosion Resistant Finish We all know that trailers are a work horse. They are used to transfer goods up and down our highways and receive no thanks for it. With this in mind we use a zinc magnesium alloy to pre-treat all our exposed metalwork. This protects from long term damage caused by oxidisation.
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One of the major turning points for the businesses was the move in 2010 into the movement of chemicals both hazardous & none hazardous to and from the UK to Europe, the volume of chemicals moved by BYC has continued to grow year on year and in 2014 Yeardley’s boasted an increase of over one million kilos of hazardous chemicals moved in 2014 compared to 2013, this figure does not include None Hazardous cargo which also moved up dramatically. Our movement into the chemical logistics business meant we had to employ a Quality Director & have two DGSA, s (Dangerous Safety Advisers) on site & on call 24/7 to ensure chemical consignments are documented correctly and transported properly throughout their journey often crossing three or four countries before reaching their final destination, all of our drivers are trained to carry ADR goods(Dangerous Goods) when you’re working for some of the biggest chemical companies in the world they take & we must corporate responsibility very seriously. Health & safety and the environment are key areas Yeardley’s Quality team focus on monitoring the company’s fleet of trucks vans & company car CO2 levels & the company hope to have their fleet totally Euro 6 engine rated by the end of 2016. Yeardley’s work to stringent procedures throughout the business producing KPI, s for clients on their performance and are ISO 9001:2008 certificated & SQAS assessed & FORS for London Transport accredited , aswell as members
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of BIFA(British International Freight Ass) , The RHA(The Road Haulage Ass), UKWA (UK Warehouse Ass) & founder members of the UK Border Force Civil Penalty Scheme. The company has continued to work hard to increase its market share in the European general cargo business & it has explored other niche markets increasing turnover year on year by £2 million pounds over the last four years taking the business to a turnover in 2015 of £14 million pounds & recording its best performance financially in its forty year history. Hopper said “The success of our five year business plan to double the turnover
of the business while maintaining our margins has been possible due to our will to reinvent ourselves & the great team ethic & commitment from everyone in the company to embrace change, we are a great team focused on customer service & offering value for money & something different to our competition & I’m so proud of this company & to say I work with these people”. Brian Yeardley Continental were finalists in 2014 at the Motor Transport awards in London nominated for Haulier of the Year & in 2015 the company were again nominated finalists for their striking “Going Further For You” livery in the Motor Transport Awards Livery of the year.
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The latest area of logistics Yeardley’s have moved into in 2015 is the world of Live Event Trucking under the brand of TRUCKINGBY Brian Yeardley. In the company’s first year they have worked on many prestigious events such as Children in Need, The Pride of Britain awards, The Rugby World Cup awards & moving equipment around festival & venues throughout the UK & Europe for bands such as U2, Elton John, Mark Ronson, The Vamps & David Gilmore & Pink Floyd. Yeardley’s have invested over £1.8 million pounds on specialist equipment such as 26 Krone & Schmitz Low Ride high security Mega box trailers which
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carry their own loading ramp & an extra ten trucks have joined Yeardley’s high profile fleet taking the number of tractors to 53 a mix of mainly over 30 Mercedes Actros 1848 Euro 6 low ride 4 x2 Giga Space trucks and other marquis brands such as Scania, Volvo, DAF. The latest six Mercedes tractors are the new Euro 6 fuel challenger engines boosting and increase of a further 3% on existing fuel usage which Hopper is looking forward to seeing as the company’s existing Actros are breaking all records as regards fuel with the company’s fleet MPG monthly average over the 53 trucks now being 9.98 MPG. The TRUCKINGBY Division will move in early 2016 from Yeardley’s 5 acre site in Featherstone home to its fleet & General Cargo business to a new logistics hub which includes offices & parking for its events fleet plus 45,000 sq. ft. of warehousing which will be racked to store over 7000 pallets of general cargo & also set & backline storage for its live events clients , the dual purpose facility will be based on Production Park in South Kirkby 9 miles away near Doncaster, the move will mean Yeardley’s new adventure will put them in the centre of a new Northern Power House of music & entertainment offering their services to the world’s biggest artists.
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2015 has seen the 40th anniversary of the business & Brian & Sandra Yeardley’s 40th wedding anniversary aswell and on the 7th of November the company held a black tie gala dinner for 400 guests at a hotel near Hull attended by clients & suppliers plus other guests from the transport industry from across Europe. The evening was a huge success with the unveiling of the company’s new flag ship “Ruby” under a huge fire work display accompanied by music, the truck a Scania 730 BHP Euro 6 4x2 low ride unit is thought to be the only one in Europe . The company raised £2,500.00 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance on the night & will double that amount as its Christmas donation to the charity which it has supported for a number of years. Contacts and a full company profile can be found on their website : www.brianyeardley.com We would like to thank Debbie Wilkinson Photography who contributed some of the photographs. Tel: 01482 644 759 www.debbiewilkinson.co.uk
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Concierge Coaches
Bus & Coach
Concierge Coaches welcomes its second coach ARRIVA Bus and Coach supply second Mercedes coach
Concierge Coaches was founded by Wayne Fatherley and Paul Hunt, the pair both command an impressive twenty four year long career in the industry. They first started working together at Pride of The Road. Despite being a relatively young company Concierge Coaches operates with a high standard of service thanks to its extensive industry knowledge, innovative ideas and Wayne and Paul’s combined experience of fifty years, which has seen the duo work with a wide variety of clients, ranging from school educational visits to European coach holidays. With customer care as an integral feature for Concierge Coaches it is focused on providing a first class coaching experience for clients. The company name was chosen by Wayne because while working in London and staying in many of London’s hotels he noticed how important a duty of the hotel Concierge was, anything you wanted to make your stay more enjoyable the hotel Concierge was the man who could make this possible by finding you theatre tickets, restaurant’s, taxis, anything the full package so i decided that was what our company was about offering a free planning service from finding places to eat, to organise a full tour including hotels and tour program
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so the name Concierge Coach travel was born, they also introduced a top hat into their logo, the head wear of the hotel concierge. Based in Huddersfield, Concierge coaches operate from west Yorkshire and covers the entire United Kingdom and on occasions various parts of Europe. Concierge Coaches currently owns and operates two Mercedes powered coaches, a Neoplan bodied coach and a Serta, both of the 49 seat coaches are fitted with carpets, reclining seats with footrests, curtains, seatbelts as standard, double glazed windows, air suspension, climate control, toilet facilities, CD/DVD, P.A system, seatback tables and hot/cold drinks (with fridge storage) to provide a more luxurious travelling experience. This year Concierge Coaches welcomed its second coach to its fleet. The company endeavours to provide a first class service to its customers and had the capacity to cover wide range of events, from private hire, day excursions, mini-breaks, holidays and sports and social events. The unpredictable nature of the industry presents a continuous issue for Concierge Coaches with it having to adopt to survive the economic climate. The cost of diesel is a major factor when trying to win contracts and also when quoting for a day to day coach hire so it can be quite challenging to get the mixture right to provide a costeffective service for both company and client alike. Looking to the future, Concierge Coaches may expand its fleet by introducing a third coach but staying compact is the main plan with an hands on approach. The company also aims to introduce its own holidays and day trips with its own small shop. Concierge Coaches would like to thank ARRIVA bus and coach for its support and supplying them with high quality coaches to be able to carry out its service. Tel: 01484 655775 www.conciergecoaches.co.uk
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Tippers R US
Commercial vehicle hire specialist adds thirty brand new MAN vehicles to its 200 strong fleet Trucks R Us welcomes twenty brand new Euro 6 MAN TGS 35.400’s and TGS 32.400’s
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rucks R Us is a privately owned sales and hire company which endeavuor’s to satisfy customer requirements. The business is owned by businessman Guy Nicholls and has a long history which can be traced all the way back to 1927. The company operates as a specialist in the truck industry and its sister company Tippers R Us which is a Recycling Aggregates company. Both are based in Ipswich and provide a dedicated variety of services nationwide across the UK. Trucks R Us commands a wealth of experience in the industry, which when combined with its wide range of services and expertise in the commercial vehicle hire sector of the industry presents an excellent and near unparalleled rental service in the UK. Since its inception Trucks R Us has accumulated a forty strong workforce of fully qualified and industry experienced staff members that are committed to providing clients with the highly bespoke truck rental service that the company is known for. In addition to its rental service the sister company has established an impressive reputation in the construction industry with its aggregates business, which produces crushed and recycled aggregate materials. The company offers its clients with exclusive access to its ever expanding fleet of vehicles that ranges from small vans
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We are proud to support Tippers R Us and wish them continued success for the future. Anglian Truck Tyre Management Ltd 72 Notley Enterprise Park Raydon Road, Great Wenham Colchester, Essex, CO7 6QD
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‘‘Trucks R Us currently runs a hire fleet in excess of 200 vehicles plus a further 20 MAN 8 wheel Tipper Trucks for its aggregates business.’’ to Transit vans, large trucks to box lorries and beavertails. Boasting thirty years of hire experience in the industry, Trucks R Us is confident that it can provide a fast, professional and reliable service. Trucks R Us currently runs a hire fleet in excess of 200 vehicles plus a further 20 MAN 8 wheel Tipper Trucks for its aggregates business. The modern fleet is fully equipped with the latest industry innovated technologies such as fleet tracking systems and telematics. By utilising technology the company is able to monitor driving behaviours as
well as monitor the vehicles location at all times. Owner, Guy Nicholls, has recently invested over £3 million in to the Trucks R Us fleet. The recent investment secured the introduction of eight brand new Euro 6 MAN TGS 35.400 vehicles and two brand new TGS 32.400 vehicles. The company has also added four MAN 26.340 and six 18.250s which they have had fitted with low profile beavertail bodies. Guy Nicholls has extensive experience using MAN vehicles and felt that the brand was an obvious choice.
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Another £3.5 Million has been invested into their new state of the art head office, in the out skirts of Ipswich and boasts a 12 bay work shop due to be revealed in April 2016. The new vehicles include MAN tipmatic gearboxes and a mixture of Thompson Load Master and Thompson Load Master Lighter bodies. The business is looking to make further investments into additional MAN vehicles. Tel: 01473 612761 www.tru7.com
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Distribution
Kersey Freight Limited introduces new warehousing service
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ersey Freight Limited was first established in 2004 and began operations as a freight forwarders. The business then transitioned into purchasing trucks and trailers, in order to embark on a new European haulage import and export service.
Kersey Freight Limited is situated in Hadleigh near Ipswich and provides a first rate service locally throughout the area and throughout the whole of the UK. The company also works internationally in Europe with a particular focus on France, Germany and Belgium.
The introduction of a general haulage and UK distribution service diversified Kersey Freight Limited’s services. The new business venture saw the company secure several major contracts with a wide variety of businesses throughout the UK.
Since its inception eleven years ago Kersey Freight Limited has worked diligently to establish itself as a high quality and reliable business. Its extensive client portfolio and esteemed reputation in the industry
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guarantees its leading position in the market. The business is a loyal member of the RHA, FTA, FIAS, BIFFA and is also FORS accredited. Recently Kersey Freight Limited has expanded into warehousing service for its clients. The company has a 50,000 square foot warehouse, located twenty miles from the Port of Felixstowe with 12x 40ft slider trailers supporting it. This has the facility to shunt a container from Felixstowe, de-van, palletise, store, pick and deliver the goods.
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Freight forwarder specialist invests in brand new 50,000 square foot warehouse
Dennison has been manufacturing high quality trailers for over 50 years, with a passion for engineering excellence, continuous product development and the highest standards of customer service. Proud to be suppliers to Kersey Freight and wish the company every success for the future.
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Kersey Freight Limited Kersey Freight Limited currently handles European imports and exports on a fleet of fifteen dry liner trailers and uses fifty-three curtainsider trailers for its general UK distribution service. At present Kersey Freight Limited operates a large fleet of twenty-four DAF and Scania manufactured trucks and an additional seventy trailers. Its trailers are a mixture of Krone, SDC and Dennison. The fleet is also equipped with Tomtom and Webfleet telematics. Last year Kersey Freight Limited celebrated its tenth birthday in the haulage industry, just a little less than twelve months later the business has continued to operate with an expert level of care, and as a result has had to expand its fleet to accommodate the increasing level of work and enquiries. Kersey Freight Limited intends to apply its focusing on the continued advancement of the entire business. It aims to expand its fleet of vehicles when required by further increases of the workload. In addition to this the business is looking to grow its warehousing service as well as its facilities and is also hoping to open more operating centres to meet its customer’s requirements.
Tel:01473 825182 www.kerseyfreight.com
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Matthew Sheard & Sons Ltd
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olid fuel merchant Matthew Sheard & sons Ltd first began trading from its Hebden Bridge station yards in 1860. The company was founded by Matthew Sheard and continue to be operated by his relatives, thus making the business one of the eldest familyrun businesses in the area. Its long history has helped the company to build a wealth of experience in the solid fuel trade. Matthew Sheard & Sons Ltd has always prided itself on its efficient and reliable service which is backed up with a full range of quality solid fuel products. The company is a member of the
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CMF and is approved coal and wood fuel merchants. In addition to this it also employs HETAS trained staff, this enables it to give sound advice on any fuel or appliance related matters.
its clients with a diverse range of coal products, ranging from bituminous coal to smokeless fuels for stoves, hardwood and sundries such as kindling, charcoal and peat briquettes.
The business operates nationwide with a particular focus on the local surrounding areas. in the coal and log industries. Currently the business owns and operates a modest fleet of vehicles. Its fleet consists of three Land Rover vehicles and one Austin K9.
As a leading business in the solid fuel industry Matthew Sheard & Sons Ltd is accredited by numerous associations and organisations to ensure that it is operating as safely and efficiently as possible. Currently the business is HETAS accredited and is additionally an approved coal merchant and wood fuel merchant.
Matthew Sheard & Sons Ltd prides itself on providing a good, professional and reliable service for its customers. The business has the capacity to provide
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The last twelve months have been particularly fortuitous for the business
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Long-established Matthew Sheard & Sons Ltd welcomes new vehicle to its fleet as it has recently increased the size of its fleet with the addition of a brand new vehicle. In addition to this Matthew Sheard & Sons Ltd has begun importing wood fuels for its clients, this new sector if the business has proved to be highly popular. Company Director, David Sheard intends for his family’s business to continue operating as one of the UK’s leading and most efficient fuel merchants. David aims for Matthew Sheard & Sons Ltd to focus on the upcoming Winter season. Tel: 01422 842526 www.matthewsheardandsons.co.uk
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Noxdown UK
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Introducing industry leading and trusted manufacturer of AdBlue® NoxDown UK
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oxDown UK was originally founded in 2015 via private investments, made by its Directors, who aimed to capitalise on the rapidly growing market. Four months later the business had secured a premises for its production facility, been audited by the VDA and shortly obtained its license.The company has four shareholders, two of whom are Directors and one is the company’s Chairman. Only one Director works for the company on a full time basis with other member providing commercial support. Currently Noxdown UK owns a small and dedicated fleet of vehicles, its fleet consists of one 26 tonne tanker, three 3.5 tonne vans with 3.5 tonne trailers and a pickup truck. The company’s fleet is fully equipped with the latest modern technological equipment, from its digital tachographs to Sat Nav systems to trackers and Bluetooth compatible. The business additionally sub-contracts work to a local pallet carrier, YDL (Classic Carriers T/A YDL) who is a member of TPN, the company moves its pallets from York. NoxDown UK receives raw
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materials from its supplier who then sub-contracts their haulage service. NoxDown UK operates as an AdBlue® specialist and believes that it is the only fully licensed AdBlue® manufacturer in the UK who’s sole business is AdBlue®- it do not produce any other chemicals or fertilisers. NoxDown UK holds a license from the VDA for the manufacture of AdBlue®. The business works diligently to provide a high quality of service and has converted one of its rigid vehicles from a milk tanker to an AdBlue® delivery vehicle. NoxDown UK endeavours to provide its clients with a highly bespoke nationwide pallet delivery and bulk delivery in Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. Having been founded earlier this year NoxDown UK has fortunately escaped the recession that hit in 2008 and reached its height in 2012, the country is now beginning to see an upturn in the market. The upturn in the economy has presented a positive impact for the business, Managing Director, Rob Vallis, stated, “It will always be of benefit to us
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that companies such as hauliers and bus and coach operators feel confident enough to replace ageing fleets with new vehicles. The same can be said in the agricultural sector, most new powered machinery is moving onto, if it hasn’t already, SCR technology for emissions control.” NoxDown UK intends to focus on further expansion and growth, in particular the business will focus on increasing its production capacity of AdBlue®. At present the company’s current production site can produce nine million litres per annum. The company hopes to eventually expand into a second site in the future. Since its inception nearly twelve months ago NoxDown UK has established a great working relationship with Excel Water, who provided the company with its demineralisation plant which NoxDown UK credits as the backbone of its production facility. Excel Water also continue to service and maintain all the equipment under contract. Additionally the company has developed a good working relationship with Eco Urea, who is its main suppliers of Automotive Grade urea required for AdBlue® production. NoxDown UK is extremely grateful and would like to thank both companies for their support over the last twelve months.
Tel: 01904 607730 www.noxdownuk.com
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SH Pratt & Co
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SH Pratt welcomes brand new fleet
Man Truck & Bus modernise SH Pratt with 25 TGX 26.440 vehicles Tony Hunter, Director of Logistics, explained why the MAN offering was so appealing, “I have always been impressed with the brand, the great product, and now that Efficient Cruise is a feature, the technology is there too.” 72
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H Pratt is a family owned business that specializes in the importing and ripening of Bananas. The business was established in 1948 when Robert ‘Bob’ Wells purchased a general wholesale company (SH Pratt) along with his brother. In 1959 Bob Wells left the wholesale fruit and veg to his brother to focus on bananas operating from it’s site in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire. Bob had a diligent philosophy that ensured dedication in providing a first rate service focusing on the customers requirements. From the year of it’s incorporation SHPratt & Co (Bananas) Ltd grew steadily and soon had outgrown it’s premises requiring a move to Hemel Hempstead site to ensure this growth continued. After the move, the company was able to ripen up to 40 tonnes per week.
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SH Pratt & Co Bob was then joined by his son, Robert, in 1982, and over shift operation covering 180,000kms per annum. They are the following decade Bob slowly handed the reigns over as real workhorses.” he retired. Tony added that the R&M contract with John Arnold By 1997, the business was ripening about 1,000 tonnes per Commercials suited Kinship Logistics’ needs. “The fact that week and again it required another move to ensure the John Arnold can offer us a 24-hour workshop and support is company growth continued. This Luton was chosen as it a huge bonus. afforded a good distribution point and generous local supply of labour. The initial construction was a 50,000 sq ft building. “The service we have had from them has been second to none By 2000 plans came to fruition to extend the building by and they are a family run firm, like ours, so they understand a further 35,000 sq ft. By 2005 the company was fortunate our needs.” to buy an unused building next door enabling further expansion to a total of 130,000 sq ft. In total it can ripen 4500 John Reynolds, MAN sales executive, said: “It is fantastic to be working with S H Pratt & Co and Kinship Logistics at this tonnes per week across 117 separate ripening rooms. exciting time in their business. SH Pratt have recently agreed a rental deal with MAN Truck & Bus UK for a brand new fleet of vehicles to operate under “They are a new business to us and we are looking forward the “Kinship Logistics” banner. The deal included thirty MAN to servicing their requirements during their successful TGX 26.440 XLX tractor units, all of which are equipped with expansion and on in to the future.” MAN’s new Efficient Cruise. The vehicles will be maintained by John Arnold Commercials on a three-year repair and SH Pratt provides an enviable and bespoke solution its clients distribution needs and offers a specialist service for maintenance agreement. products that require a temperature sensitive environment. Tony Hunter, Director of Logistics, explained why the MAN The business will continue to strive to maintain achieving its offering was so appealing, “I have always been impressed goal of building strong partnerships with its customers. with the brand, the great product, and now that Efficient Cruise is a feature, the technology is there too.” He continued, “Efficiency is a major factor in our decision Tel: 01582 436500 making. These vehicles will be running on a 24-hour double www.shpratt.com
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Stobart Group
Distribution
Stobart Group invests in brand new distribution centre in Carlisle
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our decades after its inception, the Stobart Group is one of the UK’s leading and renowned infrastructure and support services business that operates in multiple of industries, such as: biomass energy, railway maintenance and aviation. The company was founded in the 1960’s as an agricultural contracting company by Eddie Stobart and quickly became incorporated a decade later under the name Eddie Stobart Limited. Eddie Stobart’s son Edward embarked on the company’s transition from an agricultural contracting business
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into road transport and warehousing, building a solid reputation across North West England. A few years later they were joined by Eddie’s youngest son William, whom left school in 1979 to join the burgeoning family business. Growth and success continued in the 1980’s significantly, cultivating the expansion of the business in depots throughout the UK. This rapid success established Eddie Stobart as one of the UK’s most known and used brands. From 2005 to 2014 the Stobart Group embarked on expansion through acquiring multiple companies in a variety of industries: the acquisition of O’Connor Ports, which included its Widnes railhead and container handling facility developed their services within the ports industry, widening their customer base. In addition to this, 2008 saw the acquisition of three companies: London
Southend Airport, Innovates chilled business and James Irlam Logistics, these investments again widened Stobart’s customer base, added a multitude of services available in many industries- such as its expansion into chilled foods transport. Ultimately these expansions established the company’s niche position in the transport industry. Today, the Stobart Group managed by CEO Andrew Tinkler and Executive Board colleagues Ben Whawell and Richard Butcher. Andrews’s previous experience with the company, helping out at their Carlyle depot, and his close relationship with the founding family made him ideal for his position. The main industries which the Stobart Group invests in are with energy, aviation, transport, warehousing and rail. Recently, the Stobart Group has invested in a brand new bespoke 26 acre distribution site at Carlisle airport.This new
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26-acre distribution centre is being purpose-built to house Stobart’s current customers Crown Packaging UK and EDF TLMP operations. The site boasts 308,000 square feet of 14.5 metre high bay storage space serviced by 20 vehicle and trailer parking bays, with 9 level access doors and 2 dock levellers. Security is tight, with 24/7 guard cover supported by a full compliment of CCTV cameras, and access is secured to all but those carrying a fob. Over the course of the build, which started in December 2014, more than 13,000 tonnes of hardcore, 1,200 tonnes of steel and 500 tonnes of tarmac will be used and 900 metres cubed of concrete will be poured. The environment is always a key concern for Eddie Stobart, and the buildings at the new site have been designed to the BREEAM ‘Good’ rating, featuring VRF heating and cooling, heat recovery ventilation, BMS and LED lighting. BREEAM is the world’s foremost environmental assessment method and rating system for buildings. www.stobartgroup.co.uk
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Relief logistics
From man and his van to multi-million pound logistics company Relief Logistics doubles its turnover thanks to lucrative contract with leading Aggregate based PLC
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he company that started with one man and his van, Relief Logistics. Now it commands a fleet of artics and operates both doing national and international runs. Relief Logistics has recently won a lucrative ÂŁ1.5 million a year contract with a leading Aggregate based supplier. Managing Director, Roger Clifford, started his business by himself and worked from a van that he bought at auction. When he finally had enough profit he decided to buy his first 7.5 tonne truck and employed somebody to drive his van. Now he has transformed it into a national and international logistics company. This massive change
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has happened in just short of seven years. Relief logistics was born in January 2009 and started off by transporting automotive parts, while the company is still doing this they have a new avenue of transporting bricks and blocks.
and it is then turned into the main floor carpet for BMW MINI, Honda, Nissan and Toyota. The company also has the capacity to store the raw materials and Finished parts (Break Glass Stock) for the Express arm of the business.
The brick and block industry has now doubled their turnover thanks to Marshalls who provided them with a massive ÂŁ1.5 million yearly contract. This outstanding contract takes them into Essex and Kent, including overseas trips to Belgium transporting stone.
The Express Van market has been an real area of growth for the company in recent years and many companies rely on the Guaranteed service, with double manned vehicles carrying production line stopping parts to Automotive plants and Aerospace sites across Europe on a daily basis.
The automotive side of Relief Logistics regularly takes the business to France where they pick up raw materials for cars
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Recent growth has seen the company moving to new premises with its own
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Warehouse and Vehicle workshops, allowing the company to almost double its operator licence, in preparation of anticipated growth over the coming years. Relief Logistics run a fleet of their own and a large Subcontractor fleet of artic’s that are full of High quality Quarry stone and Blocks every single day and is currently carrying stone that is going to Westminster. The trailer fleet has recently seen additions of Euroliners, tall boys and flat trailers, but they hope to soon buy crane trailers so they can offer an on-site delivery service with cross rail spec vehicles.
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Due to the change in cargo the new drivers did in-house training by the more experienced drivers, this shows great work ethic and how they strive to help each other out for a better all in all outcomes for the business. We have a team of handpicked drivers that each offer expert qualities in different areas of the business.
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Roger has also decided to try a new avenue for Relief Logistics. The base for the company has its own maintenance work shop for their own vehicles but he wants to open up a service where other companies can come to have their vehicles maintained. Also they would hope to be opening a new depot in the midlands which means the business could double in size and double is impressive work load.
Tel: 01132555818 www.relief-logistics.co.uk
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Pentland Ferries
Ferry Review
Celebrating fifteen Years In Business! Family-run Pentland Ferries continues to excel
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n the 3rd May 2001, the MV Pentalina-B set sail from St Margaret’s Hope, Orkney headed for Gills Bay, Caithness for the first time. Now almost fifteen years later, Pentland Ferries is a wellestablished family run company operating the medium-speed catamaran MV Pentalina, the first of it’s kind to sail in Scottish waters. Pentland Ferries was established by Andrew and Susan Banks, Managing Director and Financial Director respectively. Their four children, Kathryn, Laura, David and Jenni also work for the company in various departments making it a true ‘family’ business.
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Despite heavy competition from the state subsidised life-line service, Andrew and Susan have shaped the company into the successful enterprise it is today and all with no government assistance. In 2014 Andrew was recognised for his hard work and determination by being awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List for services to transport. Pentland Ferries is a customer driven business, focusing on providing a friendly and local service. The entire process from booking to boarding is kept as simple as possible to give customers hassle free travel, the way Andrew and Susan would want it to be for them.
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The MV Pentalina was purpose built for Pentland Ferries in the Philippines and was launched on 25th April 2008. She offers the fastest and most frequent ferry crossing to the Orkney Islands with your car and now has over six years’ experience in the notorious Pentland Firth. Carrying up to eight articulated lorries and twenty-six cars (or seventy cars) and three hundred and fifty passengers, the catamaran is capable of a speed of eighteen knots allowing just a one hour crossing time. She has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, four engines and four propellers for better manoeuvrability. There are
Pentland Ferries two comfortable lounges on the ship including a cafeteria where hot and cold snacks are served and an outside upper deck which offers superb views of the surrounding islands. Only about half of the MV Pentalina’s one hour voyage is on the Pentland Firth. The remainder is within sheltered and scenic Scapa Flow - home to the Royal Naval Fleet during the First and Second World Wars – making it an ideal option for those unsure of travelling by sea. Arriving at Gills Bay, customers are greeted with a friendly face and a bright Café serving delicious home bakes, lunches and snacks. From the moment the Pentalina departs Gills Bay, there is the opportunity to see a wide selection of local wildlife including seals, porpoises, a host of different sea birds and even killer whales. Sailing past the uninhabited islands of Swona and Stroma, passengers may spot the feral cattle on Swona – a breed of their own after being left on the island alone since 1974. Tel: 01856 831226 www.pentlandferries.co.uk.
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A A Sammans
Road Haulage
A A Sammans leads with Volvo Aggregate specialist A A Sammans focuses on maintaining its fleet
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n 1963 Alfred A Sammans established his own haulage business A A Sammans. Alfred was influenced by his father who worked as a Lorry driver in the transport industry and felt that it was in his blood to forge a career in transport like his farther. The company first began operating transporting coal from the local area to the coal screens from a single Bedford Truck. Two years later A A Sammans became increasingly successful in the industry and began to diversify its service. The company further expanded into the quarry industry by increasing the range of commodities that it carries. The business can carry limestone, tarmac and other aggregate goods. Further to this A A Sammans welcomed a pebble carrying service to its repertoire which continued till the mid-1990’s. A A Sammans holds a specialist license that enables it to transport quarry good in a 70 mile radius. Four years after its inception A A Sammans increased the size of its fleet to four vehicles until the downturn in the economy which forced the company the downsize its fleet again to one vehicle temporally. The company quickly increased the size of its fleet to three in the economic upturn.
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In 1982 A A Sammans relocated to a larger garage in Mount Pleasant. The business additionally began to carry out its own maintenance, this is carried out by Alfred’s right-hand man and son who followed his father’s footsteps and joined the company. Cross Roads additionally carries out maintenance work the A A Sammons. A A Sammans currently owns and operates a fleet of eight Volvo Vehicles. The fleet is a mixture of FH artics and FM 8 wheelers which are all compliant of Euro 5 emission standards. A A Sammons chose to purchase Volvo trucks because it felt that Volvo were the best fit for the job, which is something that the company’s drivers agreed with. One of the trucks is left stationary at A A Sammans’ hub for emergencies and repairs. Three of A A Sammans trucks have driven over one million kilometres without having any major repairs been necessary and one of its trucks has all of its original features (with the exception of tires). The company employs a highly dedicated team of eight drivers that operate with professionalism and reliability to ensure the highest level of service is carried out. All of the company’s staff are fully qualified with CPC training and NVQ’s. Present day A A Sammans continues
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to be a highly active member of the construction industry and operates between Bristol and South Wales, carrying plaster, sand, gravel and lime stone. The company is also very active in the transport industry, attending trucking shows annually. The company joined the RHA (Road Haulage Association) fifteen years ago and has benefitted from its services ever since. Director, Alfred Sammans commended the RHA for both its high flexibility and its capability to ensure that any issue that has arisen is quickly dealt with. In regards to the future, A A Sammans intends to continue updating its fleet of vehicles to the latest Volvos and trailers, the maintenance of the fleet is an integral part of the business as the trucks suffer daily wear and tear from its cargo. Over its long career A A Sammans has established a great working relationship with Steertrak for the last twenty years, and in particular with Paul Witherson for his commitment to providing A A Sammans with a great service. Alfred Sammans would like to thank Paul for his great customer service and would highly recommend him, commenting “Paul is first class”. Tel: 01433 630 957
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Allegro Transport Ltd
Road Haulage
Family-run business thrives with second generation Director, Andrew Litchfield, secures a fortuitous future for his father’s business
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erbyshire based Allegro Transport Ltd operates at the forefront of the logistics industry providing a highly bespoke transport and storage service nationwide across the UK. Allegro Transport Ltd first began in the early 1970s after Founder, Frank Litchfield, purchased his first articulated lorries. Allegro Transport Ltd has a great geographical location being situated off junction 28 of the M1 in Derbyshire. The business quickly developed traction and started to establish a good
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reputation in the industry, this led to the securing of several major contracts with Birnham Products and Aristoc. A decade after forming Allegro Transport Ltd had exponentially expanded and began to open depots across Europe. Allegro Transport Ltd operates with the same dedicated philosophy that Frank Litchfield implemented forty-five years ago. In 1990 Frank Litchfield retired, leaving his son Andrew to assume control over Allegro Transport. Equipped with his fathers winning business formula, Andrew embarked on expanding Allegro
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Transport into becoming one of the leading logistics specialists in the UK. Present day Allegro Transport Ltd has achieved Andrew’s goal and is now is considered to be one of the East Midlands leading independent logistics firms, providing an array of distribution services to its extensive client portfolio. The business remains a specialist in the storage and transportation of palletised goods, but does additionally perform groupage and directional part or full load deliveries throughout the UK using its fleet of vehicles.
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Allegro Transport Ltd first became a member of the RHA (Road Haulage Association) twenty years ago, since then it has become a member of several other associations in the industry. Currently the business is a member of UPN (United Pallet Networks), Crossrail compliant and has obtained a Bronze accreditation from FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) The company offers a comprehensible and cost-effective haulage service which is evident in the increasing number of loyal customers and continued success. In addition to this the business has the ability to provide customers with an extensive range of warehousing solutions. Allegro Transport Ltd feels that the combination of these services create a highly attractive and beneficial service for its clients. Recently Allegro Transport Ltd has rebranded itself, introducing a fresh image to reflect the company’s modern approach. This rebrand has seen the purchase of brand new technology to support its fleet of vehicles and for the first time, Allegro Transport Ltd has joined social media. Furthermore Allegro Transport Ltd has seen an influx of new customers, which in turn, has led to gradual expansion of the business. The business intends to maintain its current size but feels that it does have the capacity to grow and will look into expanding in the future. Tel: 01773 541771 www.allegrotransport.co.uk
Lodge Tyre Co Ltd continue to expand, recently opening our 21st depot in Manchester. We now have depots from Northampton in the South to Liverpool in the North, Newark in the East to Telford in the West. Each depot holds enough stock to cover all possible tyre related problems. When travelling further afield Lodge are full members of a number of distribution networks ensuring your vehicles are kept rolling both nationally and internationally. Lodge Tyre Co Ltd advocate a proactive partnership with all of our customers, a creatively designed tyre management policy can potentially deliver four major benefits: • Significantly reduced tyre expenditure • Improved health and safety • Ensured legality • Reduction in downtime Please visit our website at www.lodgetyre.com or contact Neil Kelly on 07939 804420 to discuss your fleet or personal requirements.
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Ben Sayer Ltd
Road Haulage
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ulk tipper haulier Ben Sayer Ltd operates as a specialist in general haulage. The business first began in 1936 when Founder, Mr Ben Sayer, formed a business partnership with Morrie Woof, together the duo established Sayer Woof Hauling and specialised in the handling of various quarry and aggregate goods. The partnership did not last long, with both Ben and Morrie embarking on separate projects. Ben decided to continue with the haulage business, gradually growing his fleet from a single ERF 4 wheeler JM 3432 to four and then his fleet transitioned into six wheelers. After Ben Sayer sadly died in 1967, the day-to-day running over the business was taken over by his two daughters, Muriel and Mary. In 1976 Muriel’s son, John, assumed control of the business and was later joined by his two sons, Alan and Neal. The business continues to operate as a family-run company, with the administrative work been carried out by Helen and Hayley Pattinson. The company is based in Brough, Cumbria, ideally situated next to the A66 trans-Pennine route. Ben Sayer Ltd operates from a modern site that is fully equipped with a hi-tech workshop and parking facilities. Ben Sayer Ltd has nearly eight decades of experience in the haulage industry and as a result has created an excellent professional and reliable service to its clients. The company’s haulage service includes the handling of a variety of
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Ben Sayer Ltd
Family-run bulk tipper specialist celebrates its 80th birthday commodities ranging from, bulk animal feeds, coal and stone to forest products and energy crops. Present day Ben Sayer Ltd currently owns and operates a fleet of four Volvo FH bulk arctic tippers and four Volvo 8x4 bulk tippers, which travel local and long distance.The company also operates five bulk tipping trailers, four of which are GTAS registered, which enables the company to carry animal feed. Additionally it uses a taut liner trailer to transport waste cooking oil.
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All of the company’s maintenance and repairs are carried out in-house by its team of highly trained and experienced mechanics, who ensure that the fleet is kept in an excellent condition and fully operational at all times. After buying its first Volvo in 1982 the company has favoured the brand and continues to benefit from its services, Ben Sayers Ltd commented, “The service which we receive from Volvo Truck & Bus North (Teeside) is second to none, as they can’t do enough to help.” Ben Sayer Ltd recently purchased a brand new Volvo FH13 8x4 tipper. Over the last eighty years Ben Sayer Ltd has gathered a large portfolio of clients. The company frequently works with local hauliers and often carries out work on behalf of waste management companies, coal wholesalers, bio fuel/ energy crop suppliers and quarrying companies. Furthermore the company is very active in the agricultural sector, hauling goods that range from bedding to fertilisers to crops.
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Dee Set Logistics
Road Haulage
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ee Set Logistics was formed in 2001 as a logistics consolidated solution for ASDA, fifteen years later the business is nearly unrecognisable. The company is now a £110 million turnover business that employs a circa of 4,000 people nationwide. Dee Set Logistics is a cradle to grave retail solutions provider; boasting a vast array of knowledge in different sectors of retail, from receipting orders to distributing the order. The business additionally has a field merchandising and store refit section, as well as a marketing department and call centre operation.
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Over the last fifteen years Dee Set Logistics has exponentially grown into a successful multi-retail business and now operates in collaboration with the major retailers - Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrison’s Wilkinson’s and naturally Asda to name a few. The company provides a range of services for the aforementioned businesses, services such as fulfilment, distribution and field based work; Dee Set supplies the service that the company needs. ASDA is still its main retailer as they utilise every service that the company offers. The business operates from its distribution centre in Stoke-on-Trent
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and a field based office in York. All based teams are run from the field base. The Stoke Operation deals with the distribution pick and pack fulfilment operations from two warehouse facilities operating 220,000sqft. Dee Set also have a manufacturing plant that manufacturer’s cosmetics also based in Stoke on Trent. Dee Set Logistics work is predominately split between its own products and delivery of POS which is supplied to the stores through the Logistics consolidation. The company has found that beef jerky products, Chuppa-Chup lollies, impulse buys and travel wear in Asda are amongst the best selling products. A lot of the product supply is put into Asda, it’s not just merchandising or store refits. Dee Set Logistics specialises in the manufacturing of own branded products like cosmetics and clip strips, primarily it will do specific brands requested by the retailers. However the business does additionally own numerous cosmetic brands such as 2True, Binky, Miss Beauty and Quibiss.
Initially Dee Set Logistics first began operating with twenty vehicles, although the size of the fleet has not changed much in the last fifteen years, the format of deliveries has dramatically. The business originally did direct to store deliveries, but now operate across dock facility. At present the business is handling an excess of two million parcels a year. The company has recently just invested in eleven brand new tri axle trailers from Tiger Trailers as a part of a fleet renewal program, which began in June this year with the addition of fifteen Mercedes actros vehicles which operate Euro 6 engines. Dee Set Logistics employs a highly dedicated team of drivers who are all CPC credited and have received training from the company’s DSA approved driving instructor. The instructor carries out all of Dee Set’s internal training and is able to cover any development or compliance work that the drivers need briefing on. The company’s staff is
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extremely loyal as the majority of them have worked for it for the last nine to twelve years. Despite already achieving a turnover of £110 million, Dee Set Logistics aim is to get to a £200 million turnover. The business recognises the level of commitment and work that is required to reach its target and it will endeavor to keep the business moving forward as it will continue to increase turnover and profit annually. The company heavily supports the Prince’s Trust; it frequently does fundraisers every two years and support people on the prince’s trust on volunteer. In addition to this Dee Set Logistics also currently interviewing for two apprenticeships.
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R&C Cooper Transport Ltd
R&C Cooper Transport Ltd rebrands to the 21st century R
ichard first began working the the haulage industry as a sole trader in 2000 before becoming Incorporated as R & C Cooper Transport Ltd in 2003. Richard started working as a subcontractor and then progressed to obtaining consistent work from loyal clients. The combination of Richards hands-on approach and hard work philosophy has enabled the business to continue to expand annually to its present day size. The company covers all of the UK, Ireland and Europe but predominantly operates in the North East of England, Lancashire and Yorkshire. R & C Cooper Transport Ltd is completely committed to ensuring its customers satisfaction via its dedicated staff members and also by its high level of service. The business has established
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several great working relationships since its forming and has grown alongside many of its customers. As a specialist in the transport industry, R & C Cooper Transport Ltd boasts vast experience handling a wide range of commodities on a daily basis. The company frequently carries general haulage goods, raw materials, soft drinks, finished paper products, building products and food products. In addition to this the company often carries more specialised goods like glass (for Saint Gobain Glass Logistics) and is also able to offer Euroliner trailers to its customers. R & C Cooper Transport Ltd currently runs a fleet of fifteen Euro V and Euro VI vehicles. As a part of its rebrand the company aims to replace its older vehicles with new models early next year to ensure that the fleet is fully
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operational and compliant to the highest industry standards. The business has also replaced its trailers with brand new ENXL trailers on contract hire from Bell Trailers (Nelson). The fleet contains Fleetmatics technology as a standard to enable the business to monitor driver behaviour and to track the vehicle at all times. The start of the downturn circa 2008/9 set R & C Cooper Transport Ltd on a path of cost cutting and decreasing its operation. The company was warehousing stock for a customer and almost overnight it ended up with an empty warehouse, stock was no longer being ordered for in advance and therefore no storage was required. The business knew that unless drastic measures were taken it would not be able to carry on as it was. As a result the company moved premises, exercising a break clause in its lease with its then landlord at the time. R & C Cooper
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Transport Ltd new site involved no warehousing and was very back to basics. R & C Cooper Transport cut costs as much as it could by reducing all unnecessary expenditure. The company kept things working as hard as possible and put everything into ensuring that its employees felt secure in their jobs at a very difficult time. The past year has being significant for R & C Cooper Transport Ltd as it continued to persevere in the highly competitive market. The business stated, “Last twelve months we’ve seen an improvement but it is still tough going. The market is becoming even more saturated by microbusinesses willing to work for little money. We’ve seen hauliers approach our customers and obtain work undercutting us in the process to be no longer operating six months later. This is a prime
example of why we still work to the same mantra we always have done which is ‘we may not be the cheapest but we are the best’. A bold statement but one which has stood us in good stead for the last fifteen years. Our rates won’t be the cheapest and we have had to prove our worth on some occasions to customers, however, we provide an excellent service from collecting customers’ goods to delivery to ensuring paperwork is returned promptly and within any timescales set by customers.” It continued, “We always remain cautious about ‘beating the downturn’, I don’t think we can say we have actually done this. It’s never a good idea to become complacent, we shall continue doing what we’ve been doing for the last fifteen years, working hard, looking after our staff and keeping a close eye on costs in the process.”
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Furthermore R & C Cooper Transport Ltd has begun to revitalise itself with a rebrand, the business has recently updated its livery to reflect its modern image. It is also set to join the twentyfirst century with the launch of a brand new website and other various social media profiles. R & C Cooper Transport Ltd intends to carry on utilising with the same formula that has worked for it in the past fifteen years. The business will continue to work hard to provide its customers with a reliable, trustworthy and loyal service. Moreover the business will continue to invest in keeping its fleet up to date and looking after its employee’s needs.
Tel: 0113 284 3660 www.rccooper.co.uk
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T Georgeson Haulage
Road Haulage
Family run haulier grows with DAF
Brand new Euro 6 DAF truck joins the other 12 DAF Trucks in T Georgeson Haulage’s fleet
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Georgeson Haulage was established by Thomas Georgeson forty three years ago. The company first began operating with a single 4 wheel drive vehicle, with Tom as the sole driver. T Georgeson Haulage quickly invested in its second vehicle and welcomed a second hand artic vehicle to its modest fleet. The company then gradually purchased additional 4 wheel drive vehicles. Based in Chorley, Lancashire, T Georgeson Haulage operates heavily across the UK.
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The company is a family run business Tom was joined by his son Thomas who began driving for the business alongside his father. Tom was then joined by his grandson Liam who along with his other duties helps as a mechanic in the yard. T Georgeson Haulage also employs a highly capable team of workers. Among them his chief mechanic David Riley has been with the company for the last 30 years. He is a valued member of the team. All of the company’s employees have an extensive variety of skills, with many of its staff being able to multi-task.
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At present T Georgeson Haulage runs a fleet of fourteen vehicles, which consists of Four DAF 150 tonne trucks, One DAF 80 tonne, Seven DAF 44 tonne trucks, One 7.5 tonne rigid and one Scania Hiab vehicle. Founder Tom Georgeson commented on the company’s preference for DAF manufactured vehicles. “They are reliable and in particular I appreciate that they represent extremely good value for money”. In the last year the company has invested into its fleet of vehicles and welcomed two new double extender
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trailers to join the other trailers that are already in the fleet. As a specialist industry T Georgeson Haulage provides all of its staff with training to ensure that they operate to the highest standard possible. Any new driver will be accompanied by a supervisor whilst he is working until Tom feels that they are comfortable working on their own. The family run company predominantly provides an abnormal load haulage service, with a particular focus on wide and long loads. T Georgeson Haulage was affected by the recession in 2008 as were many other hauliers. The business was forced to downsize its fleet of vehicles. During the following years the company continued to work diligently providing its clients with a reliable, on time delivery service. It endeavoured to fulfil its client’s specific requirements and in so doing was able to recover from the effects of the recession. Tel: 01257 275881
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West Cornwall Removals joins the 21st century with a brand new website
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est Cornwall Removals began in 2002, as a reliable man and van service in the Penzance area. The removals specialist is a family-run business, founded by Managing Director, Viv Wills. Over the years West Cornwall Removals has expanded its fleet, staff and the services it provides. The company now receives many enquiries via the Internet and has seen this increase massively. The business prides itself on maintaining excellent an customer service. MD, Viv Wills commented, “We have come a long way since 2002 but as we have grown, we have not compromised on the service we deliver to our customers. Whatever the job, big or small, we deal with the stress of moving so our customers don’t have to.” West Cornwall Removals has carried a wide range of commodities since its inception, on a daily basis the business often handles household furniture removals, office moves, world wide
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shipping, packing services, specialist piano movers. At present West Cornwall Removals commands a fleet of sixteen vehicles, the fleet is predominately Iveco manufactured but additionally has Mercedes vehicles. The company has invested in TomTom Sat Nav technologies in each vehicle as well as Apple iPads for its drivers. Modern technology provides a great benefit to the business by enabling it to track its vehicles and have instant contact with its drivers. The company resides in West Cornwall but will transport to anywhere in the world. Most of its work is carried out in the UK and throughout East and West Europe and of course, in Cornwall. West Cornwall Removals containerised storage facility is based in West Cornwall, it has forty-seven containers. Its containers include twenty brand new shipping containers with anti-condensation, fully damp
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proof and with a damp proof coating. As security is an integral aspect for the business it provides a protective twenty-four hour CCTV. Viv Wills commented on the 2012 recession that had a massive impact on the transport industry, “As a company we do not feel that we have been affected by any economic downturn, if anything we are becoming busier each year. Through research I believe the main reason we are busier and haven’t been affected is basically due our easy going approach from start to finish. 99% of our customers tell me that moving is one of the most stressful things they have done, we aim to relieve some of this stress from our customers. I generally find that being easy going and keeping things simple goes along way. Customers are happy to know that we are not going to cause any more obstacles for them and it’s one less thing for them to worry about. We like to keep things clear and simple. We do not charge a deposit or a cancellation fee.”
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West Cornwall Removals expands its fleet and warehouse capacity West Cornwall Removals has recently invested into fleet, purchased more vehicles to accommodate the increasing number of work enquiries. The company has additionally extended its storage facilities. Viv aims for West Cornwall Removals to continue offering an excellent service to all of its customers, both old and new. The business works extensively with local companies and it would like to thank them for all of their support in the last few years. Viv would like to thank its web designer, Choughmountain Design, who created a website for the company which has increased its customer base year on year. West Cornwall Removals work alongside Kerb Appealz Estate Agents and Alligator Signs, who look after all its van sign writing plus advertisement signs. Liam Chatfield, Account Executive for First Insurance Solutions Limited commented on his experience working with Viv and West Cornwall Removals. “I have worked with Viv now since early July. I look after all of his business insurances from his fleet through to liabilities & goods in transit. We have worked closely together since and plan on continuing to do so for many years to come. Viv is very up front and easy to work with, which is the reason his business has been such a success. First Insurance Solutions specialises in arranging insurances for removals and storage companies. We listen to what our customers require and tailor our package of cover around them. Our ethos has always been that the cover needs to fit the business rather than the business fits the cover” Tel: 01736 332950 www.westcornwallremovals.co.uk
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Roger Bullivant Ltd. Sally has gained an excellent work ethic through her family’s success. Sally has also accumulated experience working for DHL in the past.
Road Haulage together with the other drivers, the business is committed to providing the best in customer service and satisfaction. West Road Haulage has six drivers and four office staff at present and are recruiting new drivers for the vehicles that are to expand its fleet. The company aims to fulfil its Operators Licence and add more vehicles and trailers to it by the end of 2016.
Sally’s father, Roger Bullivant, is famous for developing new techniques in underpinning and concrete foundations all around the world with his company
Sally and Charlie’s mission is to run a haulage company which excels in its operations and service, whilst maintaining the values of a traditional family company. This is also evident in their dedication to their staff. Everyone who works at West Road Haulage is provided with up to date training and opportunities to progress within the company. With Sally running the business day to day and Charlie out driving and being ‘the face’ of West
est Road Haulage, near Burton on Trent, was founded by husband and wife team Charles and Sally West. The duo have spent their lives being involved in the haulage industry. Charlie’s father and Grandfather ran a successful haulage company – G W West and Son which was established in 1932. They were renowned for building the Chinese six vehicles in the 1990’s.
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The company currently operates a fleet of six vehicles and five trailers, which consists of two 44 tonne MAN TGX’s, two 26 tonne MAN TGM’s, one 7.5 tonne
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MAN TGL and one 3.5 tonne Mercedes Sprinter van. West Road Haulage would like to thank MAN Truck and Bus UK and MAN Finance for their help, support and service over the last twelve months. The company is set to expand its fleet in the near future. Each vehicle is equipped with top of the range telematics systems to ensure excellent fleet performance plus safe and timely deliveries. At the moment, West Road Haulage predominantly carries loads such as building and construction products and train parts. The company prides itself on always ‘going the extra mile’ to meet customers’ needs and is flexible when it comes to allocating the correct vehicle or trailer for the job. The company holds a Bronze FORS accreditation and is hoping to achieve Silver accreditation by the end of 2016, and then ultimately FORS Gold. These accreditations ensure that the company is compliant in Health and Safety and general working practices and is performing to high standards across the board. West Road Haulage celebrated its 1st Anniversary in September 2015 with a fantastic party for its customers and staff. This was held at The Winery in Burton on Trent. Sally and Charlie treated everyone to a delicious hot buffet with plenty of food and drink. Sally delivered a speech on how the company has progressed over the past year and its aspirations and plans for the future. At the end of the party each guest
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received a goody bag which included West Road Haulage branded goods. Sally and Charlie are passionate about bringing haulage into the next generation, the West Road Haulage Facebook page promotes issues such as the recent RHA ‘Love the Lorry’ campaign as well as recent news, competitions, photos of the team and vehicles plus links to their website. The future looks bright for West Road Haulage, with the purchase a fantastic fleet of new vehicles, its FORS Bronze membership accreditation, securing new customers and investment into employing more staff - including a new Compliance / Transport Manager to work alongside its Transport Co-ordinator. Here’s to a successful future. Tel: 01283 477997 For bookings bookings@westroadhaulage.com www.westroadhaulage.com www.facebook.com/westroadhaulage
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W A Old & Son
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W A Old & Son Ltd Haulage turns 50
Bronze accredited W A Old & Son Ltd surpasses its second FORS audit
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A Old Haulage is a familyowned and operated business based in Newcastle upon Tyne. The company first began 54 years ago and has since its inception worked diligently to establish itself as a professional and reliable haulier and HIAB hire specialist.
a member of several industry renowned associations, at present the company is a member of the RHA, and most recently has achieved a Bronze FORS accreditation.
The company excels at providing a high quality of service to its clients, attracting custom from all over the UK. W A Old also has the ability to carry out its services internationally.
W A Old has been a member of FORS (Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme) since 2013. As a member of FORS W A Old is able to keep up to date with new industry laws and regulations. Its Bronze membership also demonstrates that the business adheres to a certain high standard which reinsures its clients.
During its long career in the haulage industry W A Old has become
As a member of FORS W A Old is expected to make sure the company
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‘‘The company’s fleet range from 3.5 to 44 tonne Arctic HIABS. Their Hiab’s range from 2t/m to 76t/m. They also run Skeleton trailers, lowloaders, extender flat trailers and tautliners.’’
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The business boasts an impressive array of services for customers, from its dedicated general road haulage service to its HIAB hire service to its dependable storage service. Having a great customer service is paramount to W A Old with the business utilising its five decade long experience in the industry to develop a first class service.
The company’s fleet range from 3.5 to 44 tonne Arctic HIABS. Their Hiab’s range from 2t/m to 76t/m. They also run Skeleton trailers, lowloaders, extender flat trailers and tautliners. To ensure the safety of its cargo, drivers and vehicles W A Old has installed both tracker technologies and forward facing cameras.
W A Old high quality services are carried out by its fully trained and experienced drivers, whom operate its diverse fleet of vehicles. Its drivers all hold ALLMI/CPCS
On a daily basis W A Old has the capacity to handle an extensive variety of commodities. The business prides itself on its ability to carry a wide range
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of general road haulage goods, it can carry everything from small pallets to containers, motorway signs, boats, switchgear and hazardous goods. W A Old has delivered a first class standard of service in the haulage industry for over half a century, the business aims to continue offering its clients a bespoke and trustworthy service.
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crs Ltd is a brand new business that was created in January 2015. The business has skyrocketed over the past eleven months, as it started with only six Iveco trucks and now the fleet has astonishingly expanded to beyond forty with still more to come over the next twelve months. Crash Cushion was born off the back of Traffic Safety Officers service, which is a highway management service. The company was created due to customers requesting trucks that are suitable for the industry. The name comes from the actual Crash Cushion apparatus that is fixed to the back of every truck. Ccrs Ltd started in what could be considered a tricky time in the traffic management industry. With the general election and the re branding of the Highways Agency to Highways England. There has been a general downturn in the industry this year to correlate the period of flux.However Ccrs have massively expanded and are said not to
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have peaked yet as the busiest period in the industry is just after Christmas, running through period one. When the company began in January of this year, it started with a small fleet of only six trucks but now has massively progressed and expanding to forty. The trucks are made up of four key features -chassis cab, lightboard, body and cushion – the lightboard and cushion came from the same company, Kings Highway Traders, and the chassis cab is from Iveco. The vehicles come with telematics that are used within the trucks is NavMan and every individual customer will receive their own personal login and are able to see where the trucks are that they have rented at any given time. Crash Cushion take a lot of pride in customer care and try making the rental be as smooth and easy as possible. Crash Cushion will deliver and pick up the vehicle once you have finished and they even go to the extent of washing it for
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you every six weeks. They also maintain the vehicle while you are using it. On one rental contract a customer commented about a possible improvement about the visibility of the crash cushion, so they immediately responded by adding six repeat flashing lights to the cushion on every vehicle they owned. If a customer requires a certain spec, Ccrs will review and amend the vehicles they supply if they see a benefit for all customers and make that the standard for all rentals. A prime example being they have just spent a massive ÂŁ90,000 on new CCTV cameras for all the trucks. So far the entire fleet is Iveco due to its incredible cab space and access. Workers are able to stand up within the cab so they are not constantly cramped up. Additionally they all have their individual locker space for personal items and their waterproof clothing. Crash Cushion has just taken the delivery of its thirtieth Iveco Eurocargo Euro VI 4x2
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Northern Commercials is past half-way to supplying Crash Cushion with forty brand new Iveco trucks rigid (180E25S) and is now past halfway to receiving all forty vehicles ordered for its new fleet, which have already been pre-booked for use. The new vehicles will be supplied by Brighouse-based Northern Commercials, the fleet of Eurocargo rigids each feature bespoke traffic management bodywork built by PPS Commercials and the cushions manufactured by Verdegro, being supplied by Highway Care Ltd. The trucks are very efficient in the way people work on them. Every truck has
storage for stacks of cones, but it also has a cone well where an operative can stand to lower the cones on to highway surfaces and place the cones in the correct place. It also has a ‘toast rack’ where signs are stored and can easily be withdrawn and placed. The cone well is also fitted with an emergency button which trips an alarm in the cab to alert the driver to stop. Cameras are also fitted so the driver can see everyone in and around his truck so he can keep himself and his crew safe. Floodlights have been fitted to
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CRTS Ltd Keeps it Cool for Devon and Cornwall Cornwall Refrigerated Transport Services Limited diversifies with Verilocation tracking systems
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ornwall Refrigerated Transport Services Ltd, the dedicated transport refrigeration repair specialist, was formed in 1999 by Director, Tim Edwards, who started operations from his home in Cornwall. Since then, the business has transitioned from a humble start-up company to a successful industry leader through complete commitment to its customers and building a reputation for providing quality transport refrigeration services throughout Cornwall and West Devon. With a team of fully qualified and highly experienced engineers CRTS Ltd prides itself on its ability to provide a friendly and professional service to all of its customers, remaining flexible in meeting their requirements and fitting in with their often busy business schedules. CRTS Ltd operates throughout Cornwall and West Devon, providing a 24/7 breakdown service. As a transport refrigeration specialist, the company predominantly serves customers within the temperature-controlled industry, however it does additionally extend its services to include the maintenance and repair of bus and coach climate control
systems, vehicle electrical services, including trackers, and refrigerated vehicle body repairs. As one of the only Companies in Cornwall that provides transport refrigeration services, CRTS Ltd has established itself in a niche market. As a result of its hard work and excellent service the Company has achieved awards such as the Cornwall Business Customer Focus Award in 2013, and has been a main dealer for Carrier Transicold since 2012. At present the Company operates a reliable fleet of six service vans, each of which are equipped with a modern dash-cam and a Verilocation GPS tracking system. The Company chose to invest in Verilocation Tracking Systems because of their efficient and effective tracking solution providing a pindrop facility for flagging job locations across the counties. This allows the Company to more accurately plan jobs for its mobile van fleet and keep its customers informed. In order to provide an even more bespoke ‘one-stop’ service for its customers CRTS Ltd recently diversified the services that the Company offers by
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introducing its vehicle electrical services, including supplying and fitting safety cameras and trackers. With this in mind, Verilocation turned out to be a perfect tracking partner, offering a number of ‘add-on’ solutions alongside their GPS vehicle trackers, including temperature monitoring systems, which CRTS can now offer to its customers. In a move to provide even greater flexibility in the services it already offers CRTS Ltd has recently started building a purpose built workshop, providing 3 workshop bays, big enough to accommodate double deck trailers, and a large office space for its staff. This is due for completion in early 2016. Additionally, this year the Company has expanded its team, employing an apprentice refrigeration engineer who is embarking upon a 3 year course to become fully qualified with the Company. Address: Callywith Gate Industrial Estate, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 2RQ Tel: 01208 269145 Out of hours 24/7 emergency: 07967 207860 - www.crtsltd.co.uk
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Let There Be Lightways Lightways Contractors provide a shining example of stellar health and safety
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cotland based Lightways Contractors is a family run Private Limited Company that was founded in 1978. The company operates from three depots across central Scotland and employs a workforce of over 150 dedicated, reliable and qualified staff members. As a member of the Freight Transport Association, Lightways Contractors prides itself on its ability to provide clients with a truly bespoke and high quality service, as well as strictly adhering to health and safety regulations. The company’s services include:the installation of standard, specialist and LED units on streets, footways, cycleways and car parks; the supply, installation and maintenance of festive lighting for local authorities and community council throughout
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Scotland. As well as supplying a proactive and out of hours lighting maintenance service for local authorities and housing associations they also providea surfacing service including thereinstatement, construction and reconstruction of all carriageway and footway surface types including asphalt, setts, grano, blocks and slabs. Lightways Contractors Ltd has been a reinstatement framework supplier to Scottish Water since its inception in 2002. We also provided this service for the former East of Scotland, West of Scotland and North of Scotland Water authorities prior to their merger into one.We provide a support network whereby we carry out all permanent reinstatement and associated works within a 24hour period of receiving the clients order to proceed. The success of this support has resulted
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in Scottish Water being universally acclaimed as the best performing public utility contractor in Scotland. Lightways Contractors boasts a large fleet of ninety vehicles (including plant), which consists of transit vans, pickups, tower mounted vans, 4x2 tippers, 6x2 tippers, 8x4 tippers, crane mounted vehicles and a range of plant including mini excavators and JCB. Vehicles used by the company are installed with Fleetmatics GPS tracking, which in addition to giving Lightways complete control over their fleet, helps with security and lowering fuel costs. In addition to its fleet of vehicles the company sub-contracts through several other companies. Lightways Contractors regularly uses Alltrucks (crane repairs & testing), MTH Electric Repairs & MOTs, JEM Engines (Engine reconditioning),
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‘‘Lightways Contractors boasts a large fleet of ninety vehicles, which consists of transit vans, pickups, tower mounted vans, 4x2 tippers, 6x2 tippers, 8x4 tippers, crane mounted vehicles and a range of plant including mini excavators and JCB.’’
Bonnyside Engineering (fabrication) and ATS (new tyre and repairs) as subcontractors. In the last 12 months Lightways have completely refurbished their offices, as well as their yard and workshop. On top of that they have also worked towards modernising and upgrading the profile of their fleet. In addition to providing bespoke services Lightways Contractors transports and carries lighting equipment, asphalt, and their own account materials. Lightways Contractors have accreditations from Achilles, CHAS (Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme), and ConstructionLine and are a National Highways Sector Scheme approved Contractor and affiliated to HERS (Highways Electrical Registration Scheme).
National Highways Sector Schemes (NHSS) are bespoke quality management systems for organisations working on the UK road network. They are based on the ISO9001:2008 standards, but do not duplicate them. The schemes aim to make sure that work is carried out to the highest standards of professionalism, using properly trained staff. They also place a strong emphasis on health and safety.
As a founder member of Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) CHAS is dedicated to completing health & safety pre qualification assessments to a nationally recognised and accepted threshold standard and is established as the market leader for health & safety pre qualification in the UK.CHAS membership extends across a range of industry sectors.
Achilles identify, qualify, evaluate and monitor suppliers allowing buyers of more than 750 of the world’s largest organisations across a range of industry sectors to make more informed decisions about supplier appointments. Assessment services address the physical validation of evidence regarding a supplier’s capability, competence and compliance within agreed parameters. These can include industry standards and recognised best practice.
ConstructionLine is a member of Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) and is the UK’s largest register for pre-qualified contractors and consultants.All suppliers are assessed to the official Government pre-qualified standard. Around 8,000 buyers use the ConstructionLine database to source contractors and consultants.
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Orlight achieves prestigious Gold FORS accreditation Orlight increases its workforce by 30%
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ighting design and manufacturing specialist Orlight was first established in 1997 by Kelly and Michael Dangoor. The business is operated from its Head Office and Distribution Centre based in St Albans, Hertfordshire and its Design Studio and Show Room in Chelsea, London. Since its inception eighteen years ago Orlight has grown exponentially via perfectly timed expansions, most recently in marble supply, a consistent high quality of service and a loyal customer base.
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The company works diligently to provide its extensive client base with a high calibre of service. Whilst Orlight predominantly operates in the UK, the business has plans to expand into the Middle East, with a particular focus on Dubai and the build up to the world expo in 2020. Orlight runs a reliable fleet of Euro 6 commercial vehicles to carry out its services on a daily basis. The fleet consists of Ford, Isuzu and Mercedes-Benz manufactured vehicles. Orlight’s fleet is equipped the latest technologies, including a satellite navigation system, forward facing windscreen cameras,
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immobilised trackers, side sensors, reverse cameras, reverse beepers and a left indication beeper. Orlight utilises its fleet to carry and distribute bespoke architectural lighting goods and marble products. The business aims to maintain operating a modern fleet by making continuous investments into brand new vehicles and technologies. The company adopts an active approach in the handling of its health and safety policies and procedures. Orlight implements a weekly tool box talks for its staff members and instills them the importance of safe practice at work. The business employs a team of over seventy fully qualified staff members, whom endeavour to fulfil each customers specific requirement as safely as possible.
Orlight is highly conscious of its impact on the environment and as a result utilises a large recycling scheme in the business. At present the company recycles a wide variety of materials, ranging from paper to cardboard to plastic to metal and aluminium. During its long career Orlight has persevered through several economical downturns, in particular the 2008 recession that devastated several companies in the industry. When the British economy decline Orlight fulfilled the industry’s need for great value service without co promising its ability to maintain and enhance the quality of that service. The business is a member of FORS (Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme) and thanks to its dedication has consistently improved on its
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membership to recently obtain its current Gold accreditation. Orlight has had an exceptional year, the company has not only expanded its workforce by an impressive 30% but it has recently moved to a brand new premises to accommodate its increasing work flow, which has grown as a result of its Middle East exhibitions. The company intends to continue growing as a business with its focus being applied to the expansion into the Middle East. Additionally Orlight aims to diversify its project portfolio with a vision to increase market share within the commercial sector.
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"Polypackaging Ltd owns and operates a fleet of Mercedes manufactured box vans and curtain trailers, the fleet adheres to Euro V of the European emission standard."
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olypackaging Ltd was founded in 1994 by Directors, Alistair and Colin Fraser. The father and son team both held fifteen years of experience in the polystyrene industry prior. The business operates from its base in South West Scotland, providing a first rate polystyrene packaging manufacturing service, mainly across Scotland.The company utilises a purpose built plant which is dedicated to the bespoke manufacturing of polystyrene. For the next twenty-one years Polypacking Ltd developed a highly bespoke, efficient and professional service. After receiving consistent annual growth, the business has established an impressive reputation in the industry for reliability and accumulated an extensive client portfolio. Currently the business employs a team of twelve highly qualified and
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vastly experienced staff members, ten full time and two part-time to carry out its service. Polypackaging Ltd prides itself on the first class delivery service it has and the uniformed drivers who have a working knowledge of the polystyrene industry deliver all the orders. Polypackaging also ensures a fast response time to benefit its clients. The business operates with the philosophy that having a great customer care service is an integral factor at the company, as a result, Polypackaging strive to offer its clients with a highly beneficial package to its customers. Polypackaging Ltd owns and operates a fleet of Mercedes manufactured box vans and curtain trailers, the fleet adheres to Euro V of the European emission standard. The dedicated fleet primarily transports the company’s manufactured goods, distributing
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Polypackaging Ltd them from its base to customers. The company works predominantly in the fishing industry. Health and safety is paramount to Polypackaging Ltd, the business regularly updates its health and safety manual to adhere to the latest industry standards. The company is also monitored by the ISO quality assessors having obtained the ISO9001 accreditation, at present Polypackaging Ltd is the only polystyrene manufacturer in Scotland that holds the ISO9001 accreditation. In addition to this the business is a member of The SGS Quality Network and The Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Polypackaging Ltd is currently looking to invest heavily into the advancement and modernisation of one of its key machines. This upgrade will enable the business to achieve its future ambitions of cementing its leading position in the polystyrene manufacturing industry. Polypackaging Ltd aims to have a fortuitous future as the company aims to maintain the high quality of its products by continuing to invest into the business, purchasing the latest modern equipment. Moreover the business intends to continue improving the reliability of its delivery system and to also maintain its excellent customer service. Tel:01292 262473 www.polypackaging.co.uk
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DALROD invests in new ABAX Triplog system DALROD expands with new playground restoration and building service
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aste and recycling specialist DALROD first began operations in 1986, the East Anglia based company was co-founded by Mr Walter and Mrs Margaret Lane. The husband and wife team named the company after their son Dave(using his initials). Dave assumed control of DALROD after the sad passing of his parents, he is joined by his wife, Jo Lane. Since its inception twenty-nine years ago, DALROD has grown from a one van operation to successful business with five franchises. DALROD operates as a highly dependable, professional and dedicated service across the UK. The business has established a great reputation across the industry, constantly attracting new customers as well as maintaining an impressive portfolio of loyal clients. The business owns a strong fleet of thirty-five vehicles which consists of a mixture of LGV’s, small to large vans, tippers and drop siders. Each vehicles
is fitted with brand new ABAX Triplog system and forward facing cameras. DALROD boasts nearly three decades of invaluable experience in the waste and recycling industry, this experience has enabled the business to continuously update and improve its service to ensure that its clients receive a high standard of service. At present the business handles a wide range of commodities, ranging from liquid waste to interceptor waste to environmental waste. The business feels that the 2012 recession which left many companies in debt or in foreclosure only had a slight impact, Transport Manager, Kev Parrish commented, “In comparison to a lot of others (companies) we fared quite well. We hope we have survived by keeping our prices keen and ensuring our workforce do a good job with a polite and efficient attitude.”
has grown considerably well in the last twelve months. Next year the company will celebrate its 30th year in operations, it aims to maintain its growth and to continue investing in the latest and most modern equipment that is needed to continue its work. Over the years DALROD has formed many great working relationships in the industry, the business would like to thank Intercounty Trucks for the maintenance of its vehicles and WTL which help DALROD by doing its repairs overnight to ensure its vehicles are always fully operational. Tel: 0845 22 37 112 www.dalrod.co.uk
Recently DALROD has embarked on carrying out playground builds and repairs, this initially small venture
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Motorhog
Waste & Recycling
Motorhog wins illustrious contract after four month trial Dedicated family-owned business set to invest in brand new DAF trucks
‘‘‘Motorhog Ltd owns a primarily Scania and Leyland DAF manufactured fleet of nearly fifty vehicles. It’s fleet is composed of fourteen 7.5 tonne trucks tilt and side recovery trucks, double deck car transporters, a specialist wrecker truck, low loaders and tractor units. ‘‘
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irst established in 1939 by, Sid Martin, Motorhog Ltd was founded as a vehicles dismantling and salvage specialist that operated from a five acre site in Doncaster. The family-run company is jointly owned by two brothers and has been passed down through four generations of the Martin family. Since its inception, Motorhog Ltd has been continuously growing due to the increasing amount of success that it has received each year. This success has witnessed Motohog Ltd expand from a single site to eighteen depots across the United Kingdom, with a Head Quarters in Doncaster. Motorhog Ltd’s depots are located in Doncaster, Essex, Gloucester, Sheffield, Huddersfield, Hull, Oldham, Newcastle and Peterborough. In 2006 Motorhog Ltd bought its current site, which is located at Bentley Moor Lane, one mile away from its site in Toll Bar. The second site underwent a series of developments in 2007 to accommodate the size of
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Motorhog Ltd’s Head Office, in the intended relocation in 2008. However, unforeseen floods in Toll Bar resulted in the closing of the site, which forced an early move the new site. Motorhog Ltd still currently resides at the twenty-six acre site on Bentley Moor Lane, which is equipped with a smaller site down the road for the storage of vehicles for insurance companies and online auctions. Motorhog Ltd additionally owns a dedicated parts shop, an Ebay department and a telesales department. The company’s yards are all conveniently linked together to ensure that the team at Motorhog Ltd is able to locate a specific part or parts on behalf of customers. Over the last seventy-six years Motohog Ltd has garnered an extensive portfolio of regular clients. Motorhog Ltd will
predominantly work with members of the general public, either sourcing vehicles parts to collecting cars. However the business additionally has multiple contracts with the major insurance companies, local authorities and has recently just won a large contract with the police after a four month trial. The company additionally collaborates with South Yorkshire, Humberside and Essex based fire stations, supplying them with vehicles to train fire fighters. At present, Motorhog Ltd owns a primarily Scania and Leyland DAF manufactured fleet of nearly fifty vehicles. It’s fleet is composed of fourteen 7.5 tonne trucks tilt and side recovery trucks, double deck car transporters, a specialist wrecker truck, low loaders and tractor units, which are equipped with draw bar trailers. Motorhog Ltd utilises the fleet to collect and deliver cars for its customers, during its time in the industry
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Waste & Recycling the business has received a diverse range of cars, from small Nissan Micra’s to expensive BMW’s. In addition to this Motorhog has the ability to collect cars that have even sustained fire damage. In the upcoming year, Motorhog Ltd will be leasing four brand new DAF trucks and car transporter bodies, which will be supplied by Belle Trailers. Dedication is at the heart of Motorhog, the business employs approximately two hundred and forty full time staff members, each of whom have extensive experience in the industry as well as
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Motorhog an impressive skill set that enables them to fulfil customer needs to a continuous high level service. All of the company’s drivers are able to carry out each job in the business. Motorhog Ltd ensures that its drivers all receive CPC training and an intense two week training course to enable them to handle vehicles that are damaged.
The company is at the forefront of the vehicle scrap and salvage industry by utilising modern methods to service its clients: Motorhog Ltd capitalises websites such as Ebay to sell parts to customers as well as boasting its own up-to-date website, which provides customers with prime access to its salvage auction.
Motorhog Ltd operates heavily in the export industry as one of the top exporters in the UK. The business exports car parts to Europe, most frequently it exports to Spain, France, Russia, the Baltic’s, South Africa, Malta and Cyprus.
Motorhog prides itself on its ability to provide a complete service package for customers, from de-polluting to dismantling and recycling cars. Combined with the sheer size of the business itself, Motorhog feels that it
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Midland Motorhog Rock is provides a highly bespoke and appealing service for its loyal customers. Health and safety is paramount to Motorhog Ltd: the business implements constant hazard and risk assessments for vehicles, headlights, glass and other potentially dangerous parts. On occasion Motorhog Ltd will require the police to check vehicles for needles, which could be extremely dangerous for its staff. Once vehicles are de-polluted they are then sent straight to the crusher. Over the last couple of years Motorhog Ltd has invested in additional sites across the UK to increase its area of operation. By having multiple sites which are fully equipped with drivers and trucks, it can decrease unnecessary costs. The company has recently focused on consolidating its current sites and is hoping to add even more yards to its portfolio. The recent decrease in the market value of scrap metal- caused by an influx of cheap Chinese steel in Asia has had an impact on the business. Motorhog Ltd has decided to stockpile its steel materials until the market picks up again. However, the downturn in the economy has given the company additional work as people will always look for cheaper alternatives to expensive parts.
Tel:08454084000 www.motorhog.co.uk
Neil Ogden Commercials provides a comprehensive one stop shop for their Customers and specialises in commercial vehicle, trailer & light commercial repair & maintenance Vehicle reliability & uptime is of paramount importance to Neil Ogden Commercials, our business growth can be partly attributed to Operators recommending us and having the confidence to increase their own fleet knowing their service & maintenance requirements are taken care of by Neil Ogden Commercials. We pride ourselves on our ability to cope with Customers individual requirements whatever the size of your fleet. Customer satisfaction is paramount and at the forefront of our operation. Services offered; • All makes servicing & repairs from light vans to heavy commercial vehicles
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WRS Recycling
WSR Recycling celebrates its 25th birthday with record £10.7 million turnover Waste and recycling management specialist invests in three additional 44 tonne trucks c/w ejector trailers
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amily-owned and operated business WSR Recycling was established by Managing Director, Nick Prescott and his wife Amanda in 1990. The company quickly developed an impressive reputation for its high quality waste and recycling management service. WSR Recycling is based in Widnes, with its Head Quarters situated on Ditton Road enabling the company to process of 200,000 tonnes of commercial,
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industrial, municipal, construction and demolition waste annually. Presently the business predominantly operates in the North West of the UK, providing its service nationwide. WSR Recycling employs a team of forty-five dedicated, fully qualified and industry experienced staff members. The company currently boasts a fleet of fourteen vehicles, which is composed of Scania, Mercedes, MAN,
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Renault and Volvo manufactured trucks. All of the company’s vehicles are fitted with Masternaught tracking systems. WSR Recycling additionally sub-contracts work to Braidwood’s, ADT, AW Jenkinson. As a specialist in the waste and recycling industry WRS Recycling carries a variety of commodities. The majority of the company’s cargo includes RDF, wood ,recycled products and metals.
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WSR Recycling is very conscientious about safe guarding its employees. It adheres to the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 accreditations and has recently integrated a Management System. The Management System is compliant with all the required policies and procedures. Since the company was formed twenty-five years ago it has persevered through several economical downturns, with the most recent been in 2012. WSR Recycling has had to change its strategic direction and has made further developments to the site to include a new waste warehouse to give the company extra capacity, which allows it to be compliant and the additional capacity.
WSR Recycling is celebrating its twenty-fifth birthday. As it reaches its quarter of a century milestone, the company has achieved a record turnover of £10.7 million (September 20015), this is up by 100% since last year. The company credits its recent success to the support of its existing customers and contracts with local councils. Additionally the company has acquired several new contracts with BIFFA, SITA and Viridor. The business has invested heavily into its equipment and facilities in the last twelve months to ensure the reliability of the company and its services. WSR Recycling has purchased an additional three 44 tonne vehicles to its fleet and has opened a brand new waste warehouse. WSR Recycling aims to continue developing itself as a business via planned expansion and growth. The company intends to submit planning permission to increase the annual tonnage to 300,000T from 200,000T in the near future. As a leading business in the waste management and recycling industry, WSR Recycling has accumulated several good working relationships with other companies in the industry. At present the company’s client portfolio includes prestigious contracts with Biffa, FCC Environment, Sita, UPM, Veolia and Viridor. Tel: 0151 423 5928 www.wsrrecycling.co.uk
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Assisting the transport industry to increase profits and protect the environment. What is it? SELF FINANCING CHEP & EURO SIZE MULTI DECK PALLET TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. What is the weight of each unit in the system? Each system comes in two variations. Double Deck and triple deck : Double Deck CHEP : 122 kg. .......EURO : 118 kg. Triple Deck CHEP : 146 kg. .......EURO : 138 kg. Deck Weight CHEP : 12 kg x 2 EURO : 10 kg x2. It is possible to load 22 double or triple deck Chep units or a combination on the bed of a fridge or curtainsider. 11 triple deck and 11 double deck Chep gives a total of 55 pallets at a total tare weight of :2,948 kg. 55 Chep pallets tare at 1,925 kg. Total: 4,873 kg Curtainsider and tractor :15,000 kg. TOTAL TARE = 19,873 kg. Dimensions of 50 x 50 Chep base unit = 1200 x 1000 PAYLOAD = 24,127 kg. 55 pallets @ 438 kg. = 24,090kg. It is possible to load 26 Euro Double or Triple Deckers on a fridge or curtainsider. As the outer dimensions are the same as a Chep pallet you can treat it as a 26 pallet unit.
For example, you can load six double deckers, = 708 kg. 12 pallets. Six triple deckers = 828 kg = 18 pallets and 14 ordinary Chep pallets. Total = 44 pallets.
Dimensions of 50 x 50 Euro base unit = 1200 x 990
TOTAL UNIT TARE = 1,536 kg TOTAL PALLET TARE = 1240 kg FRIDGE & TRACTOR = 18,000kg -----------------------------------------TOTAL TARE = 20,776 kg PAYLOAD = 23,224 kg 44 PALLETS @ 527.8 kg = 23,223.kg
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Total project implementation costs £1000 per truck. A telematics system costs £600, spread over the net life fuel of truck. The saving over three years per truck is £8000. Project Management and driver training costs £400 for the first year. Additional savings over 2nd and 3rd year on insurance, maintenance and tyres. Total project implementation costs £1000 per truck.
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What our Clients say K n ow ledge an d ex per t is e is a key co m po n en t to a s uccess ful proj e ct!
Without Paul’s independent expertise and hands-on approach I feel we would not have What our Clients say ts possible from this maximized the benefi complex system.
Greame Blackwell Without Paul’s independent expertise and CM Downton hands-on approach I feel we would not have maximized the benefits possible from this complex system.
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