As part of our on-going investment in the latest technology and equipment 2 new 18t Iveco Euro Cargo’s have joined the Elddis fleet this month. They will operate as part of our radial distribution network with one based at our new facility in Heywood and one at our Worksop depot.
Our first new DAF trucks in 25 years joined the fleet this week. The 3 DAF CF 18tonne rigids are all fitted with 16 pallet bodies, air suspension, tuck away tail lifts, surround camera system, truck sat nav and the latest telematics. One of these high spec vehicles will be based at each of our three distribution hubs in Consett, Heywood and Worksop.
After nearly 8 years of supporting Willow Burn Hospice and over £150,000 raised by the company and its staff so far, Elddis today launched the latest fund raising initiative for this amazing charity. The NEW Willow Burn truck, a DAF rigid with the distinctive number plate W111OWH will deliver throughout the North East and on its rear doors will promote Willow Burns Sponsor a Nurse Campaign. In addition to this promotion Elddis have made a commitment to make a monthly donation to support this great cause. If you want to also help you can visit www.willow-burn.co.uk or text WBNR26 to 70070 with your donation.
Elddis received a major industry honour on the 3rd July at the 28th Motor Transport Awards in London taking the top award – 2013 Haulier of the Year
The awards, organised by Motor Transport magazine, are the road transport industry event of the year, celebrating the achievements of the industry – recognising innovation, outstanding service, efficiency and quality. They are judged by an independent panel of experts drawn from the industry.
The judges said Elddis was a solid, well-established business, achieving strong customer retention.
Nigel Cook, Elddis Managing Director said “This is a fantastic honour for Elddis and great recognition of all of the hard work put in by all of the staff at Elddis”
Elddis also won the Newcastle Building Society Cornerstone of the Community Award on the same day in recognition of the charity work the company does. This made a great day even better
Haulier of the Year was sponsored by MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd and comedian Dara O’Briain presented the award in front of over 1,600 guests at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.
Elddis have been shortlisted for 3 major national awards. For the 3rd year running we have been shortlisted for the United Kingdom Warehousing Association Environmental Award, an accolade that we have won for the last 2 years. In addition we have also been shortlisted in 2 categories in the 2013 Motor Transport Awards. These nominations are for Innovation, for our design of the largest trailer in Europe and nominated in the biggest award in the UK Haulage Industry – Haulier of the Year. To get 3 nominations is a major achievement; all 3 awards are announced on 3rd July
Elddis have been crowned the most environmental company on the North East in the 2013 North East Business Awards. Have successfully won the sub-region award Elddis were awarded the North East Business Award for Environment, Social Responsibility and Low Carbon and an awards ceremony at Hardwick Hall on 25th April. This is further recognition of our on-going commitment to environmental improvement.
Elddis Transport are delighted to be exhibiting at Multimodal for the 3rd year running which runs from 23rd to 25th of April.
