Celebrating Excellence at the 2024 Motor Transport Awards

The Motor Transport Awards 2024 is set to be a grand event, honouring the best in the road transport industry. With a comprehensive shortlist across various categories, the awards aim to recognise innovation, excellence, and sustainability.

The ceremony will take place on September 4 at the prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel in London's Park Lane, marking the biggest night in road transport.

Celebrating Excellence at the 2024 Motor Transport Awards
July 26, 2024

Award Categories and Finalists

Best Use of Technology Award

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This award celebrates the best application of technology to solve a problem or enhance service by a road transport fleet operator. The finalists are:

  • ArrowXL - Acuma
  • DPD UK
  • GXO & Iceland
  • Hotpoint

Business Excellence Award

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This award recognises fleet operators with a proven record of sustainable financial performance. The finalists include:

  • DFDS Logistics
  • Hotpoint
  • JJX Logistics

Clean Fleet Van of the Year

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As the industry shifts towards zero emissions, this award honours the clean van already demonstrating the viability of alternative fuels:

  • Ford Pro E-Transit
  • Harris MAXUS eDELIVER 9
  • IVECO eDaily

Customer Care Award

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This award is for fleet operators who prioritise customer service throughout their organisation. The finalists are:

  • ArrowXL
  • Browns Distribution
  • DPD UK
  • Howard Tenens Logistics
  • Prigmore Haulage
  • Speedy Freight

Fleet Truck of the Year

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Judged by operators with real-world experience, this award goes to the 44-tonne 6x2 tractor unit that best meets fleet operators' needs:

  • DAF XF
  • Renault Trucks T480
  • Volvo FH

Haulier of the Year

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The ultimate accolade for UK HGV fleet operators running 11 or more trucks, this award signifies excellence in road freight transport. The finalists are:

  • Browns Distribution
  • Campeys of Selby
  • Collett & Sons
  • DFDS Logistics
  • Gregory Distribution
  • Welch's Transport

Home Delivery Operator of the Year

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This award recognises the best operator in the burgeoning home delivery sector:

  • ArrowXL
  • DPD UK
  • GXO & B&Q
  • HIVED

Innovation Award

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This award celebrates the most innovative new product or service addressing key industry issues. The finalists include:

  • Collett & Sons
  • HVS (Hydrogen Vehicle Systems)
  • Schmitz Cargobull
  • Speedy Hire
  • Sunswap
  • Zenobē

Livery of the Year

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This award goes to the fleet operator with the most eye-catching and informative livery:

  • Arla Foods UK
  • Depot Connect International
  • East Suffolk Logistics
  • JJX Logistics
  • Speedy Hire
  • Welch's Transport

Low Carbon Award

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Honouring fleet operators who have significantly reduced carbon emissions in the past year, the finalists are:

  • Evri
  • FSEW
  • John Lewis Partnership
  • London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
  • Nicholls Transport - EH Nicholls Jnr

New Talent Development Award

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This award recognises successful strategies for recruiting, developing, and retaining new talent:

  • Culina Group
  • DFDS Logistics
  • DPD UK
  • Pallet-Track

Operational Excellence Award

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This award celebrates the operations teams that keep fleet businesses running smoothly and compliantly:

  • DFDS Logistics
  • Hovis
  • Jet Plant Hire
  • Speedy Hire

Partnership Award

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This award recognises successful and genuine partnerships that deliver measurable gains for all involved:

  • EV Cargo & Hotpoint
  • Masters Logistical & British Sugar
  • Menzies Distribution & Ball Corporation
  • Veolia, Dennis Eagle & Autotech Training
  • XPO Logistics & Arla Foods

Safety in Operation Award

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This award honours excellence in fleet safety culture or specific safety initiatives:

  • ArrowXL
  • Depot Connect (Isotank Transport Services & PM Rees)
  • Jet Plant Hire
  • Wren

Sustainable Transport Award

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Recognising companies with a clear strategy for environmental, social, and financial sustainability, the finalists are:

  • Darcica Logistics
  • DPD UK
  • EH Nicholls Jnr - Nicholls Transport
  • Howard Tenens Logistics

Team of the Year

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This award celebrates the best examples of teamwork in fleet operations:

  • Darcica Logistics
  • DPD UK
  • Hotpoint
  • Hovis
  • Pall-Ex UK
  • Palletline

Training Award

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This award recognises the true value of training within fleet operations:

  • GXO
  • Hotpoint
  • Pall-Ex Group
  • TIP Group
  • Wren

Urban Operator of the Year

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This award honours fleet operators excelling in the complex urban delivery environment:

  • DPD UK
  • Ketra Logistics
  • XPO Logistics

Special Award

The Service to Industry Award is the only category without a shortlist.

The winner, chosen by a panel of previous recipients, will be revealed at the ceremony.

Event Details and Significance

The Motor Transport Awards are highly prestigious, with winners receiving iconic bronze trophies symbolising excellence in their field. The awards showcase a diverse range of companies, with fifty organisations, both large and small, making it to the shortlist across various categories.

Industry Representation

A panel of over 50 independent judges, all senior industry leaders, spent more than two days evaluating entries to create the shortlist. The judging process involved a thorough evaluation of entries, ensuring only the best were shortlisted.

The Motor Transport Awards 2024 promises to be a night to remember, celebrating the achievements and advancements in the road transport industry.

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