Why not indulge yourself in three minutes 40 seconds of this video as a midweek treat?
Late middle-aged men decked out in retro clothes may lead you to think that it’s the latest offering from the Brit European Training & Quality Department. However, it’s actually an excerpt from a 1965 film called Truck Drivers: How to Drive a Lorry Properly, made by the excellent British Pathé.
Do any of you recognise any of the places shown in the film? The truck stop near the end is Chris's Cafè And Motel, still alongside the A40 near High Wycombe today.
Some of the terms and phrases used may have dated a little but, even 55 years on, the advice dished out on safe LGV driving is bang up to date!This film from 1965 follows the routes of two lorry drivers, 'old sober-sides' and 'old tearaway' , as they demonstrate the right and wrong way to be safe on...
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Here at Brit European we pride ourselves in our ability to transport brand new plant machinery. By applying the highest, safely achievable load factors we’re able to maximise efficiency and minimise our carbon footprint.
In this video, sent in by Brit European driver Andy Dawson of a load he saw whilst out and about, we can see load factor taken to the extreme with used machines. Wouldn’t work with new machines of course, but 10/10 to the driver for creativity.
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Royal Wolverhampton Hospital.
58 abnormal loads.
36 hours.
12 drivers.
Zero problems.
Brit European Group in action.
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For more information on the Microlise Driver of the Year awards, click on the following link:
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Cast your minds back through the swirling mists of time to December, when it was announced that Andrzej Konieczny had won the title of 2019 Brit European Group Driver of the Year. This accolade was awarded following analysis of data relating to compliance and productivity, in addition to feedback from management and Customers. As a further result of his win, Andrzej was nominated for the prestigious Microlise Driver of the Year 2020 awards, in the Extra Mile category. Still with us?
So bring things back to the present day, where this week Microlise announced the shortlist for this year, and guess what? Out of the thousands of nominations received, Andrzej’s only gone and made it into the final three of his category!
He, along with the full shortlist of 25 other drivers, will receive a Porsche track day for making it this far. The final winners would ordinarily have been announced at the 2020 Microlise Conference, which this year has unfortunately been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Instead, the winners will be announced over the coming weeks.
It’s good to see that people from outside our organisation recognise talent when they see it. Congratulations Andrzej. 👏👏
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From the point of manufacture in rural Shropshire, via a holding area at Elstree Studios to Barnet hospital in North London. 48 abnormal loads in 24hrs; Brit European Group in action. - well done team 👏
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The first units for Wigan hospital emergency ward build waiting at the holding area … well done team
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DID YOU KNOW?
Brit European started out as a small business delivering milk between the local towns?!
We've come a long way in almost 100 years!
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Good morning everyone, we hope you've had a relaxed weekend with your families.
Stay safe!
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Great to see some of the efforts out there from local companies like Priory Rentals! 👏
Dedicated Blackburn hospital staff get motorhome village thanks to firm
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A VEHICLE hire company has lent 50 luxury motorhomes to the Royal Blackburn Hospital so key medical staff can stay on site during the coronavirus…4 ·
@Lucy-Emma's Truck Photography spotted one of our trucks out on the road.
We're continuing to use our fleet to transport vehicles for key workers.
Thanks for the photo Lucy-EmmaDK69 YEU M25 LYE LANE 17.3.20
Brit European
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Brit European, ready to deliver key vehicles across the country at a moments notice 🚑
Photo sent to us from sunny Lincolnshire by Joe Stocks.
#BritEuropeanPhotoComp
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Well done Scarlet, great job!A DAY IN THE LIFE OF SCARLET OUR SIGNS & GRAPHICS TRAINEE DESIGNER!
Scarlet and Rob Holmes – ( Signs & Graphics Production Manager) take a trip over to Brit European to apply the new livery..
Well Done Guy’s ….👍
#Livery #Graphics #Cab #BritEuropean
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"A couple of pics for your 'throwback' series... taken in 2011 at H.C.Wilson Elmswell..." - Graham Wilson
#BritEuropeanPhotoComp
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"This was taken 7 years ago on the way to a JCB test site" - Dominic Brassington.
Let's keep the photo comp going & fill our newsfeeds with the things we love the most 🚚💛
#ThrowbackThursday
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Proud... Our Managing Directors wife, Hayley, has signed up for the NHS volunteer scheme announced by the government. We are sending our immense gratitude to everyone volunteering and going above and beyond for those around us in need.
You can sign up here to do the same: www.goodsamapp.org/NHSvolunteerresponders
(Please be sure to read the terms and conditions & that you are fit and able to do so).
If you're not in the position to physically help our NHS (we know that many of you are not), you can show them some support and love here: www.thanksamillionnhs.co.uk
#DoYourBit
Show your love for our NHS Heroes
thanksamillionnhs.co.uk
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Weightlifter steps up to assist in the deployment of emergency hospitals. Over the next few weeks Weightlifter will be delivering over 100 modular building units to hospitals in the North West, Midlands and London to increase ward capacity to fight Covid 19.
Respect to all the drivers and staff involved in the projects!
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Latest News From Brit European:
- March132020
Coronavirus Guidance – 13.03.2020
We are aware that the Coronavirus situation is escalating in the UK and this may be causing our employees concern. The Company is still reviewing the situation daily and we will continue to advise any actions required.
Whilst we still…
- December242019
Brit European Recognition Awards 2019
Last week saw Brit European celebrating yet another year of achievements, at our annual awards ceremony and Christmas lunch.
Donned in festive Christmas jumpers, a fabulous afternoon was had by all. Our teams…
- September202019
Brit European Group @ Chester Races 2019
Over the weekend, we were lucky enough to visit Chester Races for their annual Autumn Festival event. Team members from ‘Brit European’, ‘Silver Arrow Recruitment’ and ‘Miles More Media’ were invited to attend as a gesture of gratitude from…
- November172017
BRIT EUROPEAN DELIVERS FOR GUY MARTIN & CHANNEL 4
To read the story behind the television programme being shown on Channel 4 on Sunday 19th November – click here
- November82017
BRIT EUROPEAN AND REMEMBRANCE DAY
Brit European has been chosen to assist Channel 4 Television in their Remembrance Day Celebration in Cambrai, France. The programme is being aired on Channel 4 on the 19th November at 8pm.
Throughout the whole project we have…
- November62017
HGV DRIVERS WANTED
Brit European is currently looking to recruit good HGV drivers to work directly for Brit European across all departments (High and Heavy, Cars, Dry Freight and Fuel) and also to work via our sister company, Silver Arrow Specialist…
- March72016
INCHCAPE VOLKSWAGEN STOCKPORT
Brit European recently made a presentation of a Formula Model Truck to Inchcape Volkswagen Stockport for the work they have done in assisting Brit European to arrange for vehicle deliveries to be made during the night.
Presenting the award on…
- March42016
SCAM / TRUFFA / BETRUG
Please be advised that Brit European Transport is not involved in the movement of motor vehicles on behalf of private buyers or sellers in the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain or any other European country.
If you have been offered a…
- January72016
BRIT EUROPEAN OPENS TWO NEW FACILITIES
Brit European has seen the opening of the new gas refuelling facility at Scunthorpe in November 2015 and this is already being well utilised by the automotive divisions within the Group…
- January72016
NEW CONTRACT AWARDS FOR BRIT EUROPEAN
We are please to announce the following new Contract Awards
MERCEDES-BENZ
Brit European is pleased to announce the renewal of its Contract with Mercedes-Benz for a further three years. Commenting on the award, Peter Duranti, General Manager of the Brit European…
- October192015
AUTOMOTIVE LOGISTICS
Click on the link to the right to view our latest brochure
- July232015
SCAM/TRUFFA/BETRUG
Please be advised that Brit European Transport is not involved in the movement of motor vehicles on behalf of private buyers or sellers in the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain or any other European country.
If you have been offered a…
- July232015
BRIT EUROPEAN HIGHLY COMMENDED BY THE FTA
Brit European Transport has been highly commended by the FTA for their work in the field of carbon reductions in logistics. Below is a excerpt from the Awards Ceremony held recently by the FTA.
‘Brit European has utilised dual fuel…
- June32015
MICROLISE CONFERENCE 2015
Bob Harbey, Executive Director of Microlise has commented on the contribution Brit European made at the recent Microlise conference. Below is a section of the letter received from Bob Harbey addressed to the Brit European Group Managing Director, Graham…
- June22015
SCAM / TRUFFA / BETRUG
Please be advised that Brit European Transport Ltd or any of its affiliates is not involved in the transport, storage or sale of motor vehicles on behalf of private buyers or sellers.
We do not have offices in Italy, Spain…
- May292015
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW 2015
The recent Commercial Vehicle Show held at the NEC, Birmingham was a resounding success for Brit European. ‘It was our third consecutive Show and was by far the busiest’ commented Communications Manager Ed Beresford.
The unveiling of new and innovative…
- May292015
NEWSLETTER MARCH 2015
2015 is now well under way and we have seen higher than expected car volumes in
February and March. Full marks to the Operations Teams in coping with the
increased volumes.
One of the priorities we have for the remainder of the…
- May292015
MICROLISE CONFERENCE 2015
Brit European and Jaguar Land Rover joined forces at the recent Microlise Conference held in the Jaguar Hall at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry. On display in the Jaguar Hall was the worlds first dual fuel car transporter operated by…
- March312015
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW 2015 – NEC BIRMINGHAM
Brit European will be exhibiting at the 2015 Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC, Birmingham from April 14 – April 16 which will mark the unveiling and implementation of two new and ground-breaking trailer designs for the VAN LOGISTICS…
- March302015
SCAM / TRUFFA – SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLES -BUYER BEWARE
Please be advised that Brit European Transport Ltd or any of its affiliates is not involved in the transport, storage or sale of motor vehicles on behalf of private buyers or sellers.
We do not have offices in Italy,…
- January162015
Fuel Division News
In June 2014 Brit European invested in an additional four new multi-compartment fuel tankers. The new equipment is capable of carrying approximately 42,000 litres of fuel and each tank is fitted with the latest Gardner Denver Pluto pump. RTN/Lakeland…
- January162015
Brit European at the Microlise Transport Conference
Brit European to Deliver Update on Environmental Efficiency Project at Microlise Transport Conference
Graham Lackey, Group Managing Director of specialist transport and logistics provider Brit European, will deliver an update on the company’s innovative Environmental Efficiency Project at the Microlise…
- January162015
2014 was a year of recognition
As 2014 draws to a close its time to reflect on the ups and downs of the last 12 months. There’s no denying that the summer was good but we are now told that winter will be the coldest…
- January72014
JLR Finished Vehicle Distribution works with Brit European on Innovation Design to reduce dependence on Diesel and save CO2.
JLR Finished Vehicle Distribution works with Brit European on Innovation Design to reduce dependence on Diesel and save CO2.
Environmental and Cost Savings are the Perfect Mix for Dual Fuel.
JLR and Brit European have come together to deploy a fleet…
- January222013
Environmental Efficiency
We are constantly seeking ways to improve our environmental performance across every area of our business. We believe that the most efficient, well managed operations, driven by a passion for improvement, are also likely to be the most resource…
- January222013
Brit European acquires TankPlus
As part of its expansion plans, Brit European Transport Limited has purchased the assets and good will of Tank Plus Limited for an undisclosed sum. All current employees will transfer with the business.
Brit European has annual sales of circa…
- January222013
Brit European sees turnaround in fortune!
This where you will let the world know of your very latest tweets from your laptop, tablet or mobile phone. Your post will appear instantly, giving you the ability to update your own website and inform your customers directly…
- August152013
GRAHAM LACKEY JOINS AS MANAGING DIRECTOR
- August152013
ROD CARMAN MOVES TO GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR
- August152013
BRIT DRIVE TRADE PLATE LOGISTICS FORMED.
- August152013
MR WR (ROD) CARMAN APPOINTED MANAGING DIRECTOR
- August152013
OPENED OFFICE IN MILAN, ITALY.
- August152013
OPENED OFFICE IN ZEEBRUGGE, BELGIUM.
- August152013
OPENED OFFICE IN ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
- August152013
BRIT EUROPEAN TRANSPORT CREATED
- August152013
W CARMAN & SON ESTABLISHED
Environmental Efficiency
We are constantly seeking ways to improve our environmental performance across every area of our business. We believe that the most efficie
New JCB Fleet
Brit European has renewed its contract to distribute finished JCB products from its production sites in Staffordshire to dealers and ports of export within the UK.
Innovation Design to reduce dependence on Diesel
JLR Finished Vehicle Distribution works with Brit European on Innovation Design to reduce dependence on Diesel and save CO2 Environmental and Cost Savings are the Perfect Mix for Dual Fuel