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The 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 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.
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
Customer Care
Sponsored by DAF Trucks
Dealer of the Year
Sponsored by CEVA Logistics
Environment Award
Sponsored by ecoFridge
Fleet Engineer of the Year
Sponsored by Schmitz Cargobull (UK)
Fleet Truck of the Year
Sponsored by BRS
Fleet Van of the Year
Sponsored by GlobalLive
Haulier of the Year
Sponsored by MAN Truck & Bus UK
Innovation Award
Sponsored by Palletline
International Operator of the Year
Sponsored by ReD Fuel Cards (Europe)
Livery of the Year
Sponsored by Ventura Network Distribution
Low Carbon & Efficiency Award
Sponsored by Freight Best Practice
Network of the Year
Sponsored by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Partnership
Sponsored by The Bandvulc Group
Safety Award
Sponsored by Michelin
Training Award
Sponsored by Fraikin
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.
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.
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.
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
Deadline for entries: March 28
Awards night: July 2
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