Pallet-Track has handed out a truck-load of trophies during its celebration of the nation’s leading logistics firms, the Pallet-Track Shareholder Gala, hosted by comedian Brian Conley. The TV favourite entertained guests at De Vere Cotswolds Water Park – an annual awards event that recognises Pallet-Track members. Gala Successes North Kent Distribution Ltd took home the coveted Members Depot of the Year Award, while Croydon-based ELB Partners Ltd were named Best Delivery Depot; both awards were voted for by Pallet-Track members. Hub Member of the Year and Best Rural Deliverer were...

A London-based logistics specialist has invested in training local talent to overcome the region’s HGV driver shortage. ELB Partners, which is based in Croydon, has teamed up with leading driving school, EP Training Services, to train a new generation of drivers and upskill its workforce. The partnership is positive news for drivers Sam Cates, Liam Montey and Philip Bennet, who have all successfully gained their Class 2 HGV licences thanks to ELB Partners’ investment. The trio are all now qualified to drive trucks over 3,500kg and are supporting the business with its nationwide deliveries. Sam...

Aramex UK Limited has joined the Pallet-Track network as part of an aggressive growth strategy in the UK. The multinational business, which is headquartered in Dubai – UAE, is a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions. It currently has business operations in more than 60 countries worldwide, employing more than 16,000 people and offering services including international and domestic express delivery, freight-forwarding, integrated logistics and supply chain management and e-commerce solutions. Aramex UK is based in an 80,000 sq. ft warehouse...

From 24 to 30 October, the Road Haulage Association will be holding its eighth National Lorry Week. As part of the campaign, the association will set out on a month-long roadshow kicking off in Peterborough on October 3, before travelling across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland to celebrate the role and importance of the UK’s road transport. You can get involved and follow daily progress of the National Lorry Week roadshow on social media using the hashtag #NationalLorryWeek. To find out more, visit: www.nationallorryweek.co.uk National Lorry Week is the RHA’s annual campaign...

Hertfordshire-based P W Gates is strengthening its fleet with the addition of three new generation DAF XG 530 tractor units as part of the company’s expansion plans. The logistics firm, which is based at Welwyn Garden City, is adding the three tractors to eight other DAF units acquired earlier in the year. The new additions, supplied by Harris DAF Lea Valley’s truck sales division, will help manage the growing order book of the family-run business and bring the fleet size to more than 50 vehicles and around 90 trailers. The company has experienced an 88% revenue growth...

We’re excited to announce our brand-new truck-based Satnav application. The Vigo Satnav is fully integrated with Mobilise, our mobile workforce so you now have everything you need to deliver efficiently on one device. Delivery schedule postcodes are automatically loaded into the Satnav from the TMS and Mobilise to eliminate the need for manual address entry. Any schedule updates are uploaded to the satnav automatically and ETA’s are updated for you and your customers. To learn more about all the features of our please visit: https://vigosoftware.com/satnav/   We are offering a...

Introducing Mobilise, our existing Workforce Application with a new look and feel. In this latest version of our Mobile Workforce solution we have designed a slick new interface which makes Mobilise even easier to use out on the road. By doing this we have created a smarter paperless delivery management solution for your customers and your drivers.This is part of our on-going commitment to continuously improve the solutions we provide to our valued customers. To find out more about how our mobile solution can help you deliver a more efficient and paperless solution visit: Mobilise...

The leading software developer for the logistics and transport industry has recently taken on new people at its new head office in Bromsgrove. Since January, the team has grown by over 15% with plans to create more jobs in the next few months. Vigo has been working with pallet networks for over 30 years and this experience and in-depth knowledge have made them specialists. Their current products are behind some of the UK’s largest networks and the new technology they are creating will build on this success both for delivery networks and the individual general haulage businesses behind them. John...

Inside the latest March issue of Business & Innovation Magazine – In Association with Roberts Limbrick, the region’s 10 coolest and most inspiring offices are celebrated.   The Vigo Office design was included in the feature and takes inspiration from the character of our original headquarters at The Old Forge in Redditch, with a series of dedicated spaces for working, meeting and socialising. The design and refurbishment of the 5,000 sq ft of first-floor office space Topaz Business Park in Bromsgrove was undertaken by Office Principles and is a flexible and...