Marcus Kemp, Key Account Manager for DAF Dealer HTC, has won first prize at DAF Trucks’ prestigious International Dealer Salesperson of the Year awards. The Europe-wide event, which culminated in a gala ceremony in Eindhoven, saw top DAF salespeople from across Europe vying for the overall title. Representatives from 14… Read more »
TPN driver receives an award for saving a man’s life
A TPN driver who works for Halifax-based Claude Hellowell recently received a commendation for saving the life of a man intent upon suicide on Halifax flyover last spring. 27-year-old Dan Binns, who has been a truck driver for 18 months, was returning to base after collecting palletised freight from local… Read more »
World’s best-known freight operator wins FTA special recognition award
FTA, the voice of the UK logistics sector, has named the world’s best-known logistics operator as the recipient of an FTA Special Recognition Award, in acknowledgement of the organisation’s promotion of excellence in freight management and distribution. Delivering one million tonnes of presents to 1.6 billion homes in a 24-hour… Read more »
MAN eTGE and MAN eTGM win “European Transport Award for Sustainability 2020”
“Transport” newspaper has presented the European Transport Award for Sustainability for the fifth time. Every two years, the awards give recognition to companies and products from the commercial vehicle industry which combine economic success with social responsibility and environmental protection in a special way – and whose sustainable actions lead… Read more »
Celebrating women who are transforming the Transport & Logistics industry
The 2020 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, launched to celebrate inspirational women reshaping the industry, is now open for nominations until 10 February. The awards celebrate the crucial positions women hold in transport and logistics, showcasing progression, accomplishments and increasing avenues of opportunity within the industry. Since the inception… Read more »
Big push to find the best tanker driver & fuel distribution depot in the UK and Ireland
The search is underway to find the best liquid fuel tanker driver and fuel distribution depot in the UK and Ireland by trade association UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA), as part of their 40th anniversary awards celebrations at UKIFDA EXPO 2020. “Every year UKIFDA searches for the best… Read more »
CHEP wins award for Transport Innovation at Supply Chain Excellence Awards
CHEP, the leading FMCG and retail end-to-end supply chain specialist, has been recognised as a leading innovator in transport at the annual Supply Chain Excellence Awards. The Supply Chain Excellence Awards’ Innovation in Transport category celebrates originality in transport thinking, technology or operations that has had quantifiable benefits to the… Read more »
Ontruck takes home award for Digital Transformation at the 2019 Global Freight Awards
“It’s clear that Ontruck have married true innovation in the digital sector with a solution that matches customer needs and gives quantified benefits” These were the words of the judging panel of the 2019 edition of the Loyd’s Loading List Global Freight Awards in handing over the prize for Digital… Read more »
PD Ports recognised as Water Business of the Year
One of the UK’s major port groups has been recognised as Water Business of the Year at the Freight Transport Association (FTA) Logistics Annual awards in London. PD Ports scooped the top prize at the glamourous event held at the Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge which was attended by leaders and… Read more »
Government minister congratulates logistics sector on another successful year
The logistics industry is to be applauded for keeping Britain trading, despite uncertain trading conditions, according to a leading government minister. During a speech at FTA’s Logistics Awards 2019, Baroness Vere of Norbiton, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department for Transport congratulated the logistics industry on its determination to protect… Read more »
