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Yorkshire start-up haulage firm creates 20 new jobs

A newly-launched haulage company with sister bases in West Yorkshire and Cumbria is creating up to 20 new jobs after appointing an experienced management team to drive the business forward and secure its future.

The Haulage (Holdings) Organisation Ltd is being spearheaded by managing director Peter Kelly, who brings with him a wealth of logistics experience, including eight years as operations director at Eddie Stobart.

The company, which began operating just two months ago from Halifax and Penrith, has been granted Operator’s Licences for a “green” fleet of 74 vehicles and 71 trailers having taken over operations from various other subsidiaries within Leo Group.

The brand new Mercedes-Benz Euro-6s - sourced from Northside Truck and Van Ltd in Bradford - offers the most advanced safety features.

The Haulage (Holdings) Organisation Ltd also has signed a new contract with ATS Euromaster Ltd to maintain the tyres on its entire fleet - just one of a number of measures to continuously monitor and improve driver performance.

On the back of rapid initial growth, the company is now creating between 15 and 20 new jobs for experienced drivers across its two sites.

Operations director Tim Cooper said: “Our fleet telematics system allows us to accurately track vehicle movement and monitor performance.

“In accordance with our fleet policy, we monitor driver performance to maximise efficiency, continuously improve customer service, and ensure our driver’s safety.

“The new fleet of cabs and trailers means we are well equipped to maximise our performance through monitoring route planning and delivery times.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Clare Burnett .