UPDATES ARCHIVE
New yard facilities
Customer Information - Friday 4th Feb 2005In mid-February we started to upgrade our main yard facilities. This involved completely resurfacing the yard with block pavers. At the same time, an improved drainage system was installed and the yard lighting was upgraded.
Visitors please note that access through the main gate will be restricted on some days. There is normally adequate parking available around the corner on Woodside Road or in Goodwood Road.
It is anticipated that the work will take six weeks to complete.
Warm welcome to our Polish drivers
Company News - Tuesday 9th Nov 2004Following a visit to Poland by our Managing Director, we have now recruited six Polish drivers. They have settled in very well and already proved to be hard workers. Two nights each week they take English lessons, but already our traffic office have learnt a few key Polish phrases! Until their English has improved a little we would ask for your forbearance when dealing with them. If you have any difficulties communicating with them please call our office. We have personnel on site with the necessary language skills to help out.
Our first two pedal vehicle
Company News - Tuesday 14th Sep 2004We have just taken delivery of our first tractor unit with a fully automatic gearbox. There is no clutch. The vehicle in question is a Volvo FM 12 Globetrotter 420 6 x 2 tractor with the latest I-Shift gearbox.
We have been attracted by the good reports this vehicle has been receiving regarding good mpg, less wear and tear on running gear and ease of use. Drivers have plenty to concentrate on these days with timed deliveries, traffic congestion etc. so anything that can give them a less stressful time in the cab will be beneficial.
Three more Globetrotters will on the road on 1st October in time for our busy period up to Christmas and we have another two on order. If our expectations are met this could be the specification of the future.