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01 January 0001

Motor Transport Awards 2008The Motor Transport Awards 2008 has been launched and the shortlist has been announced. The Awards night is the biggest event in the industry with around 1,500 people attending last year. See the list of those attending last year.

The aim of the Awards is to recognise and encourage excellence. They recognise the considerable achievements of hauliers and distribution companies. It is a tremendous honour to go up on stage in front of colleagues and collect an industry 'Oscar'. It shows that you are truly outstanding.

The Awards Event

The Awards night (July 2nd at the Grosvenor House, London) is an excellent opportunity to entertain customers or staff, or just come along for a great night. It is an excellent place for meeting contacts and former colleagues and friends. There is high-quality entertainment; last year Jack Dee was extremely popular, and previous hosts have included Jeremy Clarkson and Jonathan Ross.


This Year's Shortlist

TNT Express and Indesit Company head the list of companies shortlisted in the Motor Transport Awards 2008: both firms are nominated in five categories.

TNT Express is shortlisted for: Customer Care; the Environment Award; the Low Carbon & Efficiency Award; Network of the Year; and the Training Award.

Indesit Company is nominated for: Customer Care; Network of the Year; Partnership (twice); and the Training Award.

3663 First For Food Service also performed well being nominated for the Environment Award and the Innovation Award, plus Graham Rennie, its director of fleet, has been shortlisted for Fleet Engineer of the Year.

Haulier of the Year is a four-way contest between: Ceva Newsfast; Matthew Kibble Transport; RCS Logistics; and Turners (Soham), which is also shortlisted for Partnership.

In total, more than 50 businesses have been shortlisted this year. Here is the full list:

Best Use of Technology

Sponsored by Bridgestone

  • Browns Distribution
  • Howard Tenens Associates
  • Multipart
  • Royal Mail

Customer Care

Sponsored by DAF Trucks

  • DPD
  • Eurotunnel
  • Indesit Company
  • TNT Express

Dealer of the Year

Sponsored by CEVA Logistics

  • Crossroads Truck & Bus
  • Imperial Commercials Bristol Region
  • Purfleet Commercials
  • Rossetts Commercials

Environment Award

Sponsored by ecoFridge

  • 3663 First for Food Service
  • TNT Express
  • United Biscuits UK
  • Wolseley UK

Fleet Engineer of the Year

Sponsored by Schmitz Cargobull (UK)

  • Paul Jarmay, Bagnall & Morris
  • Gary King, Sainsbury's Supermarkets
  • Graham Rennie, 3663 First for Food Service

Fleet Truck of the Year

Sponsored by BRS

  • DAF CF85
  • MAN TGA
  • Mercedes-Benz Axor
  • Scania R-Series

Fleet Van of the Year

Sponsored by GlobalLive

  • Ford Transit
  • Iveco Daily
  • Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
  • Volkswagen Transporter

Haulier of the Year

Sponsored by MAN Truck & Bus UK

  • CEVA Newsfast
  • Matthew Kibble Transport
  • RCS Logistics Ltd
  • Turners (Soham)

Innovation Award

Sponsored by Palletline

  • 3663 First for Food Service
  • Alenia Optic
  • British Sugar
  • Carrier Transicold (UK)

International Operator of the Year

Sponsored by ReD Fuel Cards (Europe)

  • Archbold Logistics Ltd - Rapide Division
  • EM Rogers (Transport)
  • Online MBT
  • RH Freight

Livery of the Year

Sponsored by Ventura Network Distribution

  • Alltruck Plc
  • Boots UK
  • City Link
  • Thermo King
  • Yeo Valley Organic

Low Carbon & Efficiency Award

Sponsored by Freight Best Practice

  • AE Costin
  • DPD
  • Tesco
  • TNT Express
  • United Biscuits UK

Network of the Year

Sponsored by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

  • Indesit Company
  • Marshalls
  • Palletline
  • TNT Express

Partnership

Sponsored by The Bandvulc Group

  • CEVA Logistics Limited/E.ON UK
  • Indesit Company/Littlewoods Shop Direct Home Shopping
  • Royal Mail/Indesit Company
  • Turners (Soham)/British Sugar

Safety Award

Sponsored by Michelin

  • Lubefreight
  • NYK Logistics
  • Suttons
  • The Lloyd Fraser Group
  • Wolseley UK

Training Award

Sponsored by Fraikin

  • Freight Transport Association/Builders’ Merchants Transport Working Group
  • Indesit Company
  • Stiller Group
  • TNT Express

 

History of the Awards

The Motor Transport Awards has a long track record of success. It was started in 1986 and was an instant success. It has now developed to be one of the biggest Award events in the country. This is its 22nd year.


The Judging

Each category has its own judging panel, and the judges are drawn from the industry and chosen for their expertise. There are around 60 judges in total. The Fleet Truck and the Fleet Van categories are chosen by panels made up of leading truck and van buyers. A representative of Motor Transport chairs each judging panel but does not vote unless there is a tie.


Winners

The winners receive a coveted Motor Transport Awards trophy and can use the Motor Transport Awards logo stating the category and the year in which they won.


Being there

The Awards are being held on July 2, 2008 at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London

You can book places for this black tie event at the special Awards web site.

You can also see a video of last year’s winners going up on stage to collect their Award.


For more information contact Sharon Webb, Senior Events Coordinator:

Tel: 020 8652 8036

Email: sharon.webb@rbi.co.uk

 

Key Dates

Deadline for entries: March 28

Awards night: July 2