The shortlist for the 2016 Motor Transport Awards has been published, with Browns Distribution Services, Malcolm Logistics, Pentalver and WH Barley in the running for Haulier of the Year.
The finalists were decided by more than 70 industry expert judges during two days of debate at the Hilton Leicester Hotel last month.
Winners will be announced at the award ceremony on 6 July at Grosvenor House, London.
Visit the Motor Transport Awards website to book your place at this year’s event.
Motor Transport Awards 2016 shortlist
Apprenticeship of the Year
Sponsored by GT Radial
• The Cartwright Group
• Cemex UK
• CM Downton
• Volvo Group
Best Use of Technology
Sponsored by Bridgestone
• Arrow XL
• Martin Brower UK
• Nisa Retail
• XPO Logistics
• Yearsley Group
Business Excellence Award
Sponsored by Route Monkey
• The Cartwright Group
• DPD
• N R Evans
• Palletways UK
Customer Care Award
Sponsored by Isuzu Truck UK
• Browns Distribution Services
• DPD
• Pall-Ex
• United Biscuits
• Yodel
Fleet Truck of the Year
Sponsored by Texaco Lubricants
- Daf XF
- MAN TGX
- Mercedes-Benz Actros
- Volvo FH
Fleet Van of the Year
- Ford Transit
- Iveco Daily
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Fleet Van Operator of the Year
Sponsored by Renault Trucks
- Electricity North West
- Gateshead Council
- HSS Hire Service Group
- NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT)
- Riverford Managed Territories
Haulier of the Year
Sponsored by Volvo
- Browns Distribution Services
- Malcolm Logistics
- Pentalver
- WH Barley (Transport & Storage)
Home Delivery Operator of the Year
Sponsored by The Cartwright Group
- Arrow XL
- DPD
- Hermes
Innovation Award
Sponsored by Good Year
- Dawes Highway Safety
- Driver First Assist CIC
- SOMI Trailers
- Vision Techniques
Livery of the Year
Sponsored by SDC
- Arrow XL
- Europa Worldwide Group
- Freightlink Europe
- Linkline Transport
- Malcolm Logistics
- Mobile People.Powered.Logistics.
Low Carbon Award
Sponsored by Keyfuels
- Argos
- Bibby Distribution
- United Biscuits
Operational and Compliance Excellence Award
Sponsored by FTA
- CTS Group
- O'Donovan Waste Disposal
- One Stop Distribution
Partnership Award
Sponsored by Bandvulc
- AKW/Trade Distribution
- Cemex UK/Continental Tyre Group
- Ryder/Bridgestone
- Think Logistics/Career Ready
Safety in Operation Award
Sponsored by CVL
- Ceva Logistics UK/British Gypsum
- Hermes
- Marshalls
- O'Donovan Waste Disposal
- TNT UK
Service to Industry
Sponsored by Ryder
There is no shortlist for this award. The winner will be announced on the night.
Team of the Year
Sponsored by Hiab
- Hermes
- Palletline
- Pall-Ex
- TNT UK
Technical Excellence Award
Sponsored by Hancook
- AAH Pharmaceuticals
- Brit European Transport
- Matthew Kibble Transport
- South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS
Temperature Controlled Operator of the Year
Sponsored by Enterprise Flex-e-Rent
- Nagel Langdons
- Samworth Brothers Supply Chain
- Turners (Soham)
Training Award
Sponsored by Fors
- DPD
- O'Donovan Waste Disposal
- Wincanton Logistics