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Abbey Logistics has announced Sarah Snelson has joined its Driver Training Team as one of their Regional Driver Trainers. Sarah joins Abbey Logistics with more than 20 years’ haulage experience. Initially starting as an HGV Driver, she has spent much of her subsequent career focused on driver training and skills …

Specialist road tanker operator Abbey Logistics has announced that it has increased the volume of bulk chocolate it transports for Barry Callebaut by 100%, following a competitive tender process. The volume increase follows several service improvement initiatives on existing volumes over the last 12 months, implemented as a result of …

The Microlise Driver of the Year Awards is an annual industry event that recognises the most talented HGV drivers working in the UK transport industry and acknowledge the vital work they do. With categories based on telematics data, the awards are open to all drivers and are a perfect way …

Commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management company, Prohire Limited has secured the contract to supply Abbey Logistics with its latest tractor unit fleet requirement. The vehicles, which went into operation at the beginning of 2019 are to support a new bulk flour contract with British baker Hovis, distributing bulk …

Baking company Hovis, has awarded Abbey Logistics a UK contract to provide bulk flour distribution to its bakeries in the Midlands and the South. Hovis, one of the country’s most recognised brands, selected Abbey Logistics following a competitive tender process, where Abbey demonstrated the added value it could provide through …

Specialist bulk liquid and powder road tanker operator Abbey Logistics has begun trials of Volvo’s new LNG powered FM tractor, the first 6×2 heavy regional and long-haul tractor to be powered by gas in the UK. Abbey are no strangers to gas power, having already trialled both compressed natural gas …

Abbey Logistics Group has announced the appointment of Tony Kenny as Group Operations Director. Tony Kenny’s appointment is key to supporting Abbey’s drive for operational excellence. His role will be critical in ensuring the company continues to provide a best in class service to its customers across the UK and northern …

Abbey Logistics Group, the UK’s largest provider of bulk food transport services, has announced two new appointments to strengthen its senior team. Respected logistics industry expert Andrew Palmer has joined the group as non-executive director, and experienced marketing professional Michael Fox will take up the role of Group Marketing Manager. …

European liquid, bulk powder and palletised road transport specialist Abbey Logistics has signed up its 730 commercial vehicle assets to EFFITIRES™ by Michelin solutions, describing the tyre management package as “a perfect fit for our operations”. The price-per-vehicle deal covers 100 per cent of the company’s 300-strong fleet of tractor …