Dixon International wins Fleet Transport Irish Haulier of the Year Award 2014 in association with Rosslare Europort.

It was a case of third time lucky for Dixon International Transport on the double as the Swords based company was announced Irish Haulier of the Year 2014 in association with Rosslare Europort at the annual Fleet Transport Awards Gala Dinner, held at the Citywest Hotel, Dublin on Thursday 10 October.

Earlier, Dixon International recorded a hat-trick of wins in the International Haulier of the Year category (sponsored by Thermo King) following its success in 2012 and 2013. Michael Dixon, Managing Director, Dixon International was presented with the top prize in the Irish Road Transport industry by An Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny and John Lynch, General Manager, Rosslare Europort, award sponsors. 

Established in 2007, the Fleet Transport Awards celebrates best practice and innovation in the Irish Road Transport industry.  In all, 14 awards were presented on the night attended by over 750 representatives from the transport and commercial vehicle sectors.  The biggest event in Irish transport was co-hosted by Today FM Radio personalities, Bob Conway and Louise Duffy.  Musical entertainment was provided by leading singer/songwriter Mundy.

Dixon International now goes forward to represent Ireland in the IRU European Transport Company of the Year Awards next year. 

Successful category award winners honoured include: -

National Haulier of the Year 2014: Macroom Haulage Ltd
Sponsored by Volvo Trucks

International Haulier of the Year: Dixon International Transport Ltd.
Sponsored by Thermo King

Own Account Transport Operator of the Year: Kerry Foods Ltd (Dublin)
Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz

Owner/Driver Haulier of the Year: Dunne Haulage (Kildare)
Sponsored by MAN Truck & Bus

Regional Transport Operator of the Year: Sligo Haulage & Distribution (Sligo)
Sponsored by Bord Gáis Networks 

Livery of the Year : Jupiter Transport t/a Kolbe Feeds (Cavan)
Sponsored by Wright Insurance Brokers

Safety Award: Gill’s Driving School (Mayo)
Sponsored by Health & Safety Authority

Innovation Award: Fleetmatics (Dublin)
Sponsored by FUSO Trucks

Environment Award: McCulla Ireland Ltd (Antrim & Dublin)
Sponsored by Bridgestone  
 
Fleet/Transport Manager of the Year: Tim Neville, NVD (Wexford)
Sponsored by Iveco

Women in Transport: Mary O’Toole (O’Toole Transport, Galway)
Sponsored by Derry Bros Shipping Ltd

Pallet Network Member of the Year: Roche Group Logistics (Wexford)
Sponsored by All-Ireland Warehousing Association

Customer Service Excellence: DHL Express Ireland (Dublin)
Sponsored by Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT)

Technician of the Year: Keith McLoughlin (OPW)
Sponsored by BPW Limited

Special Services: DAF Distributors Irl Ltd (Dublin)
Sponsored by Argent Equipment     

The other main announcement was Fleet Transport Irish Truck of the Year in association with RSA Insurance, which was won by the new Volvo FH Series.