Surefreight Win ‘Top Fleet of the Year’ Award
Surefreight has again been one of the big winners at this year’s the annual Export & Freight Transport & Logistics Awards, following on from last year’s success at the event.
Representatives of the company were presented with the ‘Top Fleet of the Year’ award, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van (NI), at a glittering ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in South Belfast, an event attended by almost 600 guests from all sectors of the transport and logistics industry and compered by BBC NI correspondent Mark Simpson.
Organised by the Hillsborough based publishers of Export & Freight magazine, 4SM (NI) Ltd, the event, which was first staged way back in 2001, is Ireland’s premier platform of recognition for those operating in the industry; it celebrates all the hard work, determination, and ongoing investment that make the industry what it is today.
From humble beginnings in 1989 Surefreight has grown to become one of the top haulage operators between Ireland and England. The business developed from a two man operation to a large well organised company with depots located in strategic locations across the UK.
Surefreight operate a fleet of almost 200 trucks and hundreds of trailers, ranging from curtain sides and double decks to walking floor and bulk trailers, carrying all types of goods including white goods, peat, glass bottles, cement, foodstuffs, household goods, waste, toys and paving products.
Servicing and maintenance of the fleet is largely carried out in the company’s own workshops in Heysham and Newry; both garages have four bays with a break roller tester in each.
The fleet is regularly updated to ensure the company remains at the forefront of the sector, while taking advantage of all the latest technological advancements. It also invests in special edition trucks which adds to variety, allowing the Surefreight fleet to stand out while on the road.
“Our vehicles take part in many local charity truck runs throughout the year, and we and our drivers are immensely proud of the fleet; the investment and time put into it is second to none.”
Said the Awards judges: “Surefreight’s dedication to diversity, quality, safety, innovation, and community engagement make this company worthy winners.”
This is not the first award the company has won over the years. It has received many accolades, and last year picked up the ‘Trailer Fleet of Year’ at the same event.