Twelve of the most inspirational female role models in the UK’s transport and logistics industry received prizes at the 2017 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards. The awards celebrated their 10th anniversary with a glittering ceremony at the London Marriott Hotel. FTA Chief Executive David Wells, who presented… Read more »
Students step into the Dragons Den to design Truck of the Future
A team of young future engineers from Broad Oak Primary school are celebrating, after winning a Dragons Den-style Science and Engineering competition to design the Truck of the Future. Pupils from across Lancashire took part in a Dragons Den pitch at Leyland Trucks, with the winning school announced at the… Read more »
Dearman shortlisted for major sustainability award
Clean cold and power company Dearman has been shortlisted in the Sustainable City Awards 2017. The Awards, run by the London Sustainability Exchange and funded by the City of London Corporation, is a national ‘green business’ awards scheme that since 2001 has rewarded best practice in environmental management and… Read more »
Could you be the FTA Driver of the Year?
With four million vans and more than 300,000 HGVs on Britain’s roads, freight drivers are definitely in demand in the UK. The unsung heroes of British business, drivers ensure that industries ranging from retail to manufacturing receive the materials they need on time, on budget and without incident. To recognise… Read more »
UK’s ‘TEAM WOW’ takes third place in RTEC 2017
On 17th May 2017 a British team representing Woodwards Truck and Van Centre, Wigan – Team WOW – took third place competing against twenty-four international teams in the closely contested final of RTEC – Renault Trucks’ international aftersales challenge. The event, held in Lyon, the birthplace of Renault Trucks, was… Read more »
Gray & Adams (Ireland) flies the transport industry flag at regional business awards
The team from Gray & Adams (Ireland) have won recognition for their contribution to the success of Northern Ireland’s economy. The Newtownabbey-based manufacturer of temperature-controlled and dry freight semi-trailers and rigid vehicle bodies was the only representative from the transport industry to make the finals of the first Made… Read more »
Howard Tenens Wins Gold RoSPA Award
Howard Tenens, one of the UK’s largest privately owned logistics companies have been awarded with a Gold RoSPA award by the Royal Society of the Prevention of Accidents. RoSPA, the UK’s leading safety organisation, has awarded Howard Tenens with a Gold RoSPA award, internationally recognised as the most sought after… Read more »
Pallite wins award for Innovation
The award for Innovation was presented to Wellingborough based Pallite at this years Northamptonshire Logistics Awards. Pallite where chosen for its use of 80% recycled paper and child friendly glue with a product that is fit for purpose and can be bespoke to customers’ needs and deliver marginal gains to the sector on… Read more »
Eddie Stobart driver recognised at Microlise Conference
Robert Brown, a 31-year driving veteran based at Newark was recognised with the ‘HGV Hero’ award at the 2017 Microlise Driver of the Year Awards. The HGV Hero award recognises the important work that drivers do in the community and is given to a driver who has performed a heroic… Read more »
Fortec Distribution Network delivers the goods in Northamptonshire Logistics Awards
The Fortec Distribution Network – widely regarded as one of the most innovative networks in the UK – has won Team of the Year’ award at this year’s Northamptonshire Logistics Awards which was held The Saint’s rugby ground in Northampton. The annual awards, which took place this month, celebrate the success… Read more »
