Stories Archive - Haulage Exchange

Alpha Global Distribution

Based in Iver

Operates 14 trucks

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Alpha Global Distribution’s Wendy Pallatt discusses the role of women in haulage and how technology has changed the landscape.

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Blue Whale Logistics

Based in Leicester

Operates Mixed fleet

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Company director John Sutton started operating as an independent ‘man and van’ courier before he founded Blue Whale Logistics in 2007.

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D Tear Haulage

Based in Lincoln

Operates Mixed fleet

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Tear Haulage owner, Darren Tear, on what drives him in life and why finding Haulage Exchange was a major turning point.

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Direct Connect Logistics Ltd

Based in Oxford

Operates 4 trucks

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Direct Connect Logistics was set up by Managing Director, Rhys Hackling in early September 2014 with only two personnel. This number doubled by November with plans to grow further over the next six months.

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E Park & Sons Ltd

Based in Cheshire

Operates Mixed fleet

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Established in 1924, E Park & Sons Ltd began originally as an agriculture company but has diversified into transportation.

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Falcon Print Transport

Based in London

Operates Mixed fleet

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As its name suggests Falcon Print Transport specialises in the delivery of printed material throughout the UK and Europe.

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FAT Solutions

Based in Manchester

Operates Mixed fleet

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Sole owner and director of Fat Solutions, Gary Armstrong began his career in the haulage industry having set a business that specialised in the production and distribution of bio diesel.

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H Crabtree Ltd

Based in New Mills

Operates Mixed fleet

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H Crabtree Ltd is a privately owned freight management company who provides an extensive range of services from national long haul road transport, to short haul palletised services.

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H. Nickolls and Son

Based in Stafford

Operates Mixed fleet

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How H. Nickolls and Son Ltd., a business formed nearly 100 years ago, is turning to technology to preserve it for future generations. Managing Director, John Nickolls explains.

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Hellmann Worldwide Logistics

Based in Worldwide

Operates Mixed fleet

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Started with one man in 1871, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is now a worldwide company with a network of 19,300 in 443 branches in 157 countries.

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Ivinghoe Haulage

Based in Invinghoe

Operates 44 trucks

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With a fleet of 44 trucks – most of them articulated – out on the road, Jimmy Langley, a logistics planner for Ivinghoe Haulage is a very busy man. But Langley, an experienced dispatcher, is not concerned, nor is he fazed by the herculean logistical challenge that awaits him each morning.

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John Smith Haulage

Based in Huntingdon

Operates Mixed fleet

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Started in April 2006, John Smith Haulage Limited is a well-established haulage company with a proven track record. Based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, John Smith Haulage Limited and their team of transport professionals offer national UK coverage, whenever you need them.

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NOC Express Haulage & Courier Services

Based in Banbury

Operates Mixed fleet

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Banbury-based NOC Express Haulage and Courier Services, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, is proof that excellence can be delivered at all times.

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Point to Point

Based in London

Operates Mixed fleet

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As President of the NCDA, and owner of a nationwide courier business, people often ask me. “what’s more important – people or technology?” For me, it’s a moot point. Skilled and experienced couriers, who deliver on time and enjoy what they do, will always be the most precious commodity.

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Raymond Brown Haulage

Based in Kenilworth

Operates 2 trucks

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Being his own boss is a dream come true for Raymond Brown Haulage founder Nick Brown. After the business’ two year anniversary and plans for expansion he may find himself being somebody else’s boss soon.

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Redhead Couriers

Based in Colchester

Operates Mixed fleet

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In just 15 short years, Managing Director Andy Ling and his wife have built up a great reputation and expanded their fleet to over 20 HGVs and vans.

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Timeline Transport

Based in Hayes

Operates Mixed fleet

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It’s not easy running a transport company. Managing spiralling fuel costs, increasing fleet efficiency, meeting customer demand and satisfying expectations are just some of the challenges.

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Today Team

Based in Warrington

Operates 20 vehicles

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Since it was formed in May 2005, Today Team has been growing at a pace one could only expect from a former pro-rugby player.

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TVS Supply Chain Solutions

Based in Oxford

Operates Forwarder

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TVS Supply Chain Solutions is a market leader and global provider of world class, end-to-end supply chain services across a variety of sectors. They specialise in providing revenue growth, inventory reduction and operating costs reduction.

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Vyom Services

Based in Grays

Operates Forwarder

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Naresh Patel, an Essex-based freight forwarder, on why team-work really matters, and how it can give you a vital edge over your rivals.

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Yorkshire Logistics Group

Based in Bradford

Operates Mixed fleet

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Yorkshire Logistics Group Ltd is a dynamic and passionate company, established on the foundation of 15 years of experience in the transport and logistics sector. They strongly believe in creating opportunities and trust within their client base, pride themselves on traditional customer values and focus driven support.

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D Tear Haulage

Direct Connect Logistics Ltd

E Park & Sons Ltd

Falcon Print Transport

FAT Solutions

H Crabtree Ltd

H. Nickolls and Son

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics

Ivinghoe Haulage

John Smith Haulage

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Point to Point

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