TPN Partner DELSOL on their 20th anniversary

DELSOL Company Owner Statement, by Simon Walker: “For 20 years, DELSOL has been a trusted provider of ‘delivery solutions’ for North Wales, and Cheshire, delivering exceptional service to our valued customers.We are grateful for the unwavering support of our customers and dedicated employees who have made our journey a success. As we celebrate this momentous…

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Hi-Speed IT manager commits a year to get fit for charity

An IT manager who has been diagnosed with a pre-cancerous condition is raising money and awareness to help others. John Hockerday, who works for Guildford-based Hi-Speed Services, was recently diagnosed with MGUS, which can develop into multiple myeloma, better known as blood cancer. John has embarked on a year-long campaign to raise awareness of both…

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Bacton upskills its drivers to protect its ‘best asset’

Stowmarket-based Bacton Transport Services has been tackling the driver shortage by doubling its numbers of drivers for 7.5 tonne vehicles and training them up to drive artics with its own driver training program. In quick succession, Ron Cavill, Paolo Bongiovanni and Alastair Titchmarsh have progressed through the ranks and having successfully completed their C+E tests…

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YDL enhances service and updates fleet

YDL is enhancing customer service after setting up its own call centre. The York-based company has taken on five full-time staff as part of this investment for depots 10 and 11. Tom Clarke, Commercial Director for YDL, said: “We have implemented a new call centre-style phone system so that we can further enhance customer service…

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Transervice makes £250k fleet investment

West Bromwich-based Transervice Express Transport has invested more than £250,000 in additional vehicles to assist with TPN trunking and delivery operations. The company has added two 44t tractor units and a 3.5t van to its fleet. The two tractors are both Renault T Evolution models, launched last year as updates to Renault’s T-series, which is…

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Sometimes, heroes do wear capes

Staff at Hampshire-based Riva South recently took part in an It’s A Knockout competition for charity. The foursome, including members of the TPN operations team, wore distinctive bright pink superhero capes and masks for the event. 21 teams took part in the day-long event, and although Riva South did not win, they helped raise £3,250…

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GCD saves TPN Partners money on AdBlue

GC Distribution has struck a deal to save TPN Partners almost 25% of their AdBlue costs, with the product being shipped out through the network. For an even bigger saving, TPN is allowing the empty containers to come back through the network for free for refilling. Recent inflationary pressures have seen the cost of AdBlue,…

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Major move for Mars-Jones

TPN member Mars-Jones has expanded into new premises to support the company’s ongoing growth. The company has moved to new premises in North Wales, not far from its previous headquarters in Denbigh. Imogen Watson-May, General Operations Manager for Mars-Jones, said: “We were split over three locations but we have consolidated the operations into two premises.…

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Claude Hellowell celebrates 20-year loyalty of FLT driver

Halifax-based Claude Hellowell has highlighted the 20th year of FLT driver Colin Whippey’s career with the company, praising him as a valued and exemplary employee. Colin started work in the tanker shed at Claude Hellowell, and then moved into the yard, where he drives an FLT and keeps the yard operationally sound, including clearing or gritting…

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TPN achieves ISO 50001 with continuing environmental improvement plan

TPN achieves ISO 50001 as part of continuing environmental improvement plan TPN has added to its impressive list of accreditations by achieving ISO 50001 25 May 2022, Minworth UK: THE Pallet Network (TPN) has achieved its next environmental milestone by gaining ISO 50001 accreditation, with a management plan to cut energy usage across all its…

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