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Elddis celebrates road transport hero

10/07/2009 12:06:04

Elddis Transport has taken delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz truck dedicated to the memory of Siddle C Cook, one of the pioneers of UK road transport, who would have been 100 this week.

Siddle C Cook, grandfather of the current Elddis Transport MD Nigel Cook, ran one of the largest Heavy Haulage businesses in the UK until its sale in the 1960s. He was then a founder of Elddis Transport which is still a thriving family firm, acting as chairman from its start in 1971 until his death in 1993.

Elddis MD Nigel Cook has had the new truck painted in his grandfather's old livery to honour both his achievements and the history of the UK road transport industry. He says "I have a deep personal respect for my grandfather, but I also think we need to pay tribute to the great history of the UK road transport industry. Since the invention of the motor vehicle it has contributed hugely to the social and economic progress of this country and still does. Men like Siddle C Cook helped make that happen. It is a fact worth remembering".

The liveried truck will be a surprise to the rest of the Cook family who did not know that Elddis was planning a tribute to their grandfather. Nigel Cook says "Siddle C Cook believed in values that Elddis Transport still embodies today; innovation, customer service and progress. I like to think he would be proud of how the company has matured".

The vehicle is a Mercedes Benz 2544 Megaspace Actros, designed to operate at the maximum 44 tonne weight. It has been fitted with a specially adapted aerodynamic roof spoiler to improve efficiency when pulling trailers up to 4.7m high. The vehicle will cover around 1 million kilometres over the next 5 years.

Vintage Vehicles Farralls Chester

24/06/2009 11:01:54

Here are some photos from a vist to Farralls in Chester

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Donald & Maureen Ridgway's new Grandaughters have arrived

24/06/2009 09:40:02

Donald and Maureen Ridgway are delighted that Steve and their daughter Gillian have just become proud parents of two new daughters, Millie, 4lbs 10oz and Abi 4lbs 7oz. The girls were born on Tuesday 23 June at Ninewells Dundee. Congratulations to all.

Treasure Transport Grantham

15/06/2009 10:35:07

Would members please note that Treaure Transport are unable to supply diesel at Grantham at the moment due to further testing being carried out. Members will be advised when the service is up and running again.

Palletforce Depot of the Year

15/06/2009 10:33:21

Edwin C Farrall (Transport) Ltd won the Depot of the Year Award, the Robert Bedford Award at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner held on Saturday 13 June 2009. This is not a new Award to the Farrall's having won it for the last 5 years; the Award has been in Robert's memory for the last 2 years. Traffic Managers and Engineers who are visiting the depot on Wednesday 17 June 2009 will be able to see the Palletforce Depot of the Year for themselves!

Jempson's win Award

15/06/2009 10:02:49

Palletforce held their Annual Gala Dinner on Saturday 13 June and John Jempson & Son Ltd won The Best Sales Achievement Award 2008-2009. Congratulations to all at Jempsons who contributed towards achieving this award.

Return of Bassett Trailer

02/06/2009 15:35:07

R G Bassett & Son would like to thank Transport Association members for their assistance with their enquiries to locate their missing trailer. Following information received from a fellow haulier in the North West Trailer 233 was recovered from Skelmersdale.