As a member of the UK pallet network, we are able to offer all customers a Nationwide and European Express Pallet delivery service. We are extremely excited about the prospect of offering this service and feel that as the recession has forced businesses to review their logistics costs, more and more customers are seeing how the Networks are a good way of distributing goods. UK pallets currently boast a 99.3% on time delivery performance.

A Local Service with National Strength

UK Pallets combines the strength of over 80 members, each one a logistics and distribution
specialist with a national network that provides total UK coverage for the time definite
delivery of palletised consignments.
Operating as a stand alone business within the Business Post Group, UK Pallets is part of
one of the country’s largest and most successful express delivery companies. It is now one
of the largest operators in the rapidly growing express pallet delivery market.

The Total Logistics Solution

Working closely with its member companies, UK Pallets provides a complete solution to
the most complex distribution needs. Add in the wide range of express delivery services
operated by the Business Post Group as a whole and customers can benefit from a total
logistics solution.

The National Network

The national member network provides the entry point to the UK Pallets system. Located
in all key business centres nationwide, each UK Pallets member is a specialist logistics and
distribution company. Through this network, UK Pallets has over 1 million square feet
of warehousing space and a fleet of more than 1000 vehicles dedicated to the ‘on time’
delivery of palletised consignments.

National Network Facilities

At the heart of this network is the UK Pallets National Distribution Centre, located at
Fradley Park, near Lichfield. This 140,000 sq ft pallet sorting facility is the link between
the local collection and delivery services provided by the member network. Also located
here is the national Consignment Control Centre, with a dedicated team of specialists
who control and monitor every consignment handled by UK Pallets and manage
communications across the network.

Total Control & Information

Accurate, fast information on the delivery status of a consignment is as important as
its actual delivery. Up to the minute proof of delivery information is available online at
www.ukpallets.biz and signed POD documents can be viewed and printed.

European Services

For services to and from Europe, UK Pallets links to other pan-European networks in
order to manage deliveries of parcels, pallets, groupage and part load consignments.
From the European Distribution Centre (EDC) at Fradley Park, Lichfield, daily scheduled
departures run directly to most European destinations. Furthermore, by linking into the
extensive Business Post International network, UK Pallets can also offer a worldwide
parcels delivery service.

OPERATIONS:

• Over 80 members in strategic locations throughout the UK
  
• 140,000 sq ft central consignment sort facility
  
• Centrally managed system for maximum control
  
• ‘In cab’ communications
  
• Hard copy PODs returned within 96 hours
  

EUROPE & WORLDWIDE:

• Pallet and parcel delivery direct or through to pan-European links
  
• Part load and full load services
  
• Groupage
  
• Daily scheduled departures
  
• Plus the business Post International range for worldwide parcels and mail
  

TECHNOLOGY:

• Leading edge IT for information and control
  
• PODs available online within 48 hours
  
• Secure password protected systems to preserve confidentiality
  

PEOPLE:

• National Consignment Control Centre - a highly trained team of specialists
  
• A dedicated Customer Service team at your local depot

Williams Haulage LTD introduces Trakm8 to its fleet.

With the ever increasing demand of customers requesting immediate information regarding their consignment, Williams Haulage looks to TrakM8 for the answer.

TrakM8 allows our traffic planners to view consignment progress at a touch of a button on the web based service; available driving time and vehicle utilisation measures are also further benefits TrakM8 offer.

With the information and tools available within the system, Williams Haulage use trakm8 as a total Fleet management tool.

Now in its 35th Year of operation, Williams Haulage Ltd celebrates by revealing its new vehicle livery.

Three '07' registered vehicles will have the new livery, designed by Jeremy Ziegmund from Signs of the Times.

"Drivers have responded positively to the new livery stating that it was more striking than the traditional blue and white design"

Williams Haulage Ltd responds to 44tonne demand.

With our current Artic fleet comprising of vehicles with 40tonne GVW and increased customer demand for 44tonne GVW vehicles, Williams Haulage Ltd reacts by testing the new Volvo FH Globetrotter 480 bhp with I-Shift gearbox.

We have the vehicle for one week and aim to present a range of duties for the unit, in order to assess its capabilities.

Driver response to the vehicle has been extremely positive, in particular the I Shift gearbox with its effortless operation, the cabin space, and the vehicles driveability.

Huw Williams, Operations Director states:

"We would like to thank Thomas Hardie Commercial Vehicles for the opportunity to test the unit and are very happy with its operation so far. We do however need to assess all operating and running aspects of the unit, in particular the unit’s fuel economy and the necessity for AD Blue and associated costs."

Artic Payload, Rigid Running Cost.

Huw Williams, Williams Haulage Ltd Operations Director takes delivery of a new flat bed trailer from Rob Williams (IWT Sales).

The new LM167 tri-axle trailer is put it straight into action, carrying chassis between two IWT manufacturing sites in Cynwyd and Deeside.

The new trailer has a 16ft x 7ft loading space with payload of up to 2400Kg.

When hooked up to our rigid vehicles an impressive loading space of 47ft is available.

"We have assisted our customer by taking cost out of the supply chain. A simple and effective solution" - Huw Williams

Not just a collect and deliver service

From initial customer order, Williams Haulage Ltd:

• Liaise with closest most effective available driver.
  
• Arrange and confirm the collection times with the tank supplier.
  
• Liaise with Project Manager, Mr A Jones, ensuring effective offload.
  
• Inform customer that the tank has arrived.
  

With such effective management this consignment was offloaded within 20 minutes of arrival on site.

Customer involvement: "The order" and a "Thanks for your help"

Customer spends less time on operation issues and more time on core activity.

Well done all.

On Demand - In Demand - Logistics Personified.

Nationwide Groupage

With vehicles in Scotland on a daily basis, Williams Haulage Ltd assists Portequip with its Welsh traffic.

The vehicle shown starts the final leg of its journey from Newton Stewart to Bridgend.

Having delivered to Ayr and collected from Newton Stewart on Wednesday afternoon, the first leg of the journey tips out on Thursday morning at Knighton.

Back at our hub in Cynwyd, North Wales, the available space is re-utilised with a consignment to Swansea, finally completing its journey at Bridgend on Friday.

As of 1st of January 2006 Williams Haulage Ltd are able to carry ADR Loads

Williams Haulage has appointed David Wood (Ellesmere Port) as their DGSA.

Williams Haulage traffic team receive ADR awareness training familiarisation.

Scania driver training provided for all at Williams Haulage Ltd

Mark Agnew, of the Scania (UK) Driver Training Programme, provides safety and fuel saving tips for Williams Haulage Drivers.

A one day course held at Deeside Truck Services provided our drivers with a detailed insight into how simple techniques can help reduce driver fatigue, improve driver safety and potentially increase fuel economy.

Topics Included:

• The importance of daily checks.
  
• Why drivers should not drive with the window down.
  
• The correct use of the air conditioning system.
  
• The importance of using the seatbelt.
  
• Gearchange and the block change technique.
  
• The effect of Idling.
  
• The benefits of using Air suspension.
  
• Traffic anticipation.