Shortlist 2022
We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the Motor Transport Awards 2022.
Congratulations to all of our finalists and thank you to those who took the time to enter this year.
Please note there is no shortlist for the Service to Industry Award and the winner will be revealed at the ceremony. You can book your tables on our website by clicking here.
If you have any questions about the awards please do email
mtawards@roadtransport.com
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Apprenticeships play a vital part in recruiting and retaining the best talent so this Award is to recognise the most successful schemes in the last 12 months.
Co-op
Leyland Trucks
Moody Logistics and Storage
Motus Commercials
Wincanton
This Award is for the best use of applied technology to solve a problem or improve service by a road transport fleet operator.
BOC
FM Conway & Brigade Electronics
Speed Welshpool
Walkers Transport

Air Products
Expect Distribution
Malcolm Logistics
Whirlpool UK Appliances
Wren Kitchens
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The end of sales of new diesel and petrol vans in 2030 means that in the next 8 years low carbon emissions vehicles will have to step up and start delivering for fleet operators. This award is for the clean van that is already showing that alternative fuels are a viable proposition and not just green window dressing.
Citroën ë-Dispatch, Fiat E-Scudo, Peugeot e-Expert and Vauxhall Vivaro-e
Ford E-Transit
MAXUS e DELIVER 3
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This Award is for the operator of a fleet of 11 or more vans under 7.5 tonnes GVW that can demonstrate leadership in adopting low emissions vehicles including battery electric, hydrogen and hybrids.
DPD UK
HIVED
John Lewis Partnership & Flexible Power Systems
Paack
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Customer care isn’t just about having a call centre to answer customer queries – this Award is for those fleet operators who live and breath customer service throughout the organisation.
C&D South West
DPD UK
Gavin Griffiths Recycling
Greenergy Flexigrid
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Unlike some other truck of the year awards which are chosen by journalists, the Motor Transport Fleet Truck of the Year is selected by a panel of operators with real world experience of running fleets. The award goes to the tractor unit that best delivers what fleet operators want.
DAF XF
Mercedes-Benz Actros
Renault Range T
Volvo FM
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The blue riband Award for UK HGV fleet operators running 11 or more trucks, the MT Haulier of the Year is the ultimate mark of excellence in road freight transport.
Boughey Distribution
DFDS Cold Chain England
Expect Distribution
MiniClipper Logistics
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The rise and rise of online retail has meant a boom in home delivery and this Award is for the best operator in this fast-growing innovative sector.
DPD UK
Panther Logistics
Wren Kitchens
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The road transport sector is going through unprecedented levels of change as it strives to deliver great service while cutting emissions, improving safety and addressing the skills shortage – all while turning a decent profit. This Award is for the most innovative new product or service that addresses any of these issues.
Balfour Beatty Plant & Fleet Services, Connect Plus Services & Highway Care
Brigade Electronics
DFDS Cold Chain England
Volta Trucks
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Trucks are mobile billboards seen by millions of people every year and this Award is for the fleet operator who has come up with an eye-catching livery that both informs and entertains.
BJS Distribution Storage and Couriers
Howdens
McCulla (Ireland)
The FTS Group

CEVA Logistics
Evri
FSEW
Howard Tenens Logistics
Nicholls Transport
McCulla (Ireland)
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The operations team of any fleet operator are often the unsung heroes who make the business tick. Balancing the need for the business to make money and deliver great service while remaining fully compliant is what is needed to win this Award.
ABE Ledbury
JPE Holdings
Speedy Services
Wren Kitchens
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The word ‘partnership’ is often misused to describe a long-term contract – to win this Award a fleet operator must show they are in a successful and genuine partnership with a customer, another operator or a supplier to deliver measurable gains for all the partners.
CLEAN Linen & Workwear & Pertemps PDT Fleet Training
Expect Distribution & CD (UK)
Howard Tenens Logistics & Mole Valley Farmers
Mike Watson Transport & Real English Drinks Distillery
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Making sure everyone in a fleet operation gets home in one piece every night should be the top priority for every business. This Award recognises excellence in a company-wide safety culture or a specific safety-related initiative.
Aggregate Industries
Air Products
Balfour Beatty Plant & Fleet Services
CLEAN Linen & Workwear
L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage
Wren Kitchens
Partnered with
Teamwork is the essence of a successful fleet operation and this Award recognises the best examples of pulling a group of people together – often from different departments, disciplines or companies – to solve a particular problem. Or it could be recognition for a particularly strong team that goes above and beyond every day to deliver strong results.
Air Products
Collett & Sons
Express Logistics
Palletline Logistics
Yodel
It is no coincidence that some of the UK’s most successful companies show a real commitment to training and staff development. This Award is for the fleet operator who can demonstrate the true value of training other than apprenticeships within the organisation.
Brakes
Weybridge Group
Wren Kitchens
XPO Logistics
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As the UK’s towns and cities get more crowded the challenges of delivering goods and services in these urban environment get ever more complex. Clean air zones, safety of vulnerable road users and dealing with congestion and limited kerb space are just some of the challenges. This Award is for the fleet operator specialising in urban operations of any kind who can demonstrate excellence in difficult environment.