Abbey Logistics made it a double whammy at last night’s MT Awards, picking up Haulier of the Year and Business Excellence Awards – also joining an exclusive club of just three other firms who have won Haulier of the Year twice. Innovations included the development of a twin-cargo trailer, capable of carrying liquid and palletised goods, and encouraging young people into the industry via their MD’s Think Logistics initiative. The judges said: “This company has a clear vision and knows where it is going.”
The Liverpool-based operator also picked up the inaugural Business Excellence Award, making them one of the big winners on the night. Also collecting two awards was DPD, which claimed the honours in the Customer Care and Best Use of Technology categories.
Outgoing MAN UK chief executive Des Evans, received the Service to Industry Award, one of 19 awards handed out on the night.
The MT Awards winners 2014:
Apprenticeship of the Year (sponsored by Cartwright): Petit Forestier UK
Operational and Compliance Excellence (sponsored by Tachodisc): Hermes
Best Use of Technology (Sponsored by Bridgestone): DPD
Partnership Award (sponsored by Bandvulc): Suttons/ British Sugar
Business Excellence Award (sponsored by Fortec): Abbey Logistics
Repair and Maintenance Workshop of the Year (sponsored by Total): Imperial Commercials
Customer Care Award (sponsored by Isuzu): DPD
Safety in Operation Award (sponsored by CVL): Cemex
Fleet Truck of the Year (sponsored by Texaco): Mercedes-Benz Actros
Service to Industry Award (sponsored by Giti Tyres): Des Evans, chief executive MAN UK
Fleet Van of the Year (sponsored by Lex Autolease): Fiat Doblo Cargo
Team of the Year (sponsored by BNP Paribas): Travis Perkins
Technical Excellence Award (sponsored by Hankook): Indesit
Innovation Award (sponsored by Haulage Exchange): Carrier Transcold UK
Temperature Controlled Operator of the Year (sponsored by Burnt Tree): Culina Logistics
Livery of the Year (sponsored by SDC): Marstons
Training Award (sponsored by APC): O’Donovan Waste Disposal
Low Carbon Award (sponsored by Keyfuels): Brit-European
Haulier of the Year (sponsored by MAN): Abbey Logistics
