Donald Burton was born in Draycott, Stoke-on-Trent, on 10 October 1933. Academically bright, he passed his 11-plus before going to the local grammar school, Longton High. Burton’s early career was forged...
Through shrewd acquisitions, Culina Group chief executive Thomas van Mourik has built a logistics business boasting a turnover of over £1bn. But as far as he’s concerned, it’s all just...
The Covid-19 pandemic has made staff training a number one priority for logistics firms to ensure operations continue seamlessly and employees and customers remain safe. But during the past 12...
Trucks that consistently perform well in all respects are invariably the most popular. DAF has continuously achieved this in the UK truck market for the last 25 years, and as...
JLP John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has committed to a zero-carbon commercial vehicle fleet by 2045, with an interim target of fully fossil-free vehicles by the early 2030s.A plan spanning JLP's...
Hermes Hermes UK delivers over 400 million parcels a year and has experienced double-digit growth for the past seven years. The company has invested over £100m in the UK since...
Boughey Distribution Based in Wardle, Cheshire, Boughey Distribution is part of the NWF Group. Established in 1964, the company employs 600 people and works with many of the UK’s major...
DFDS In 2019 DFDS Cold Chain excelled in every aspect of its business thanks to a commitment at all levels to consistently exceeding customers’ expectations. With 240 staff, up from...
Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Alun Griffiths (Contractors) designed a unique utility vehicle (above) to overcome health and safety challenges for employees, alongside boosting load capacity and reducing emissions. To build the...
The 2020 Motor Transport Awards have been rescheduled to 17 November to minimise the risk of disruption due to the coronavirus. The biggest event in the road transport calendar was...