Exhibiting at the MultiModal Trade Show 2023
From 13th – 15th June, we were delighted to be invited by our family members at Fagan & Whalley to exhibit in partnership at the MultiModal Trade Show. The event, held at the NEC Birmingham, brought together industry experts and fellow logisticians to discuss innovative and cutting-edge efficiencies in logistics. We took advantage of the
Read MoreSupporting St David’s Hospice Care with the annual Dalmatian Bike Ride
With an esteemed heritage in South Wales, we were honoured to support the annual Dalmation Bike Ride by arranging participants’ bicycles and equipment to the start line in Caerleon. The Dally, as it is affectionately known, is a five-route annual bike ride arranged to raise money for Newport-based St David’s Hospice Care. For the last
Read MoreOur Very Own Tony Mac is “Braving the Shave”
One in two of us will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during our lifetime, with around 375,000 new cases diagnosed each year, which is more than the population of Cardiff! At Alan R Jones, we are committed to supporting our colleagues and helping them raise funds for charities close to them. This
Read MoreOur Festive Opening Times 2022
It’s that time of the year again when we start to look towards the Christmas and New year festivities, and we look forward to delivering your products in the run-up to Christmas. We will close on Friday, 23rd December and re-open over the festive period from the 28th until the 30th of December. We
Read MoreFundraising success for Velindre Cancer Centre
This month, we presented our cheque to Velindre Cancer Centre as a result of our fundraising efforts for the charity over the past 18 months. Our very own Gareth and Michele were proud to hand over the cheque on behalf of Alan R Jones for £5614. These funds were raised through a number of charity
Read MoreIf you want to go far, go together!
Some say that red and blue don’t go together… our maiden voyage to Fagan & Whalley in Lancashire proved otherwise! And what better candidate to steer the way than Dave Fowler, who’s been with us for 18 years? Dave hit the road with his 50th Anniversary truck and headed ‘ooop north’ to safely deliver goods
Read MoreThanks for everything, Ray!
Ray Clegg has been at the beating heart of our business for the past 11 years. Stepping up to Managing Director as part of a management buy-out in 2018. Leading our 50th anniversary celebrations last year. And most recently, handing the reins over as we became part of the Fagan and Whalley family. His undeterred
Read MoreWe’re now part of the Fagan & Whalley Family!
We’re excited to announce that Alan R Jones & Sons is now part of the Fagan & Whalley family! Based in the North West of England, Fagan & Whalley has a fleet of 170 vehicles and five operational sites across the UK, including a 200,000 sq. ft. warehousing and distribution depot recently launched in Blackburn.
Read MoreWearing Red this February
This Friday, we at Alan R Jones will be wearing red to raise money for the wonderful Velindre Cancer Centre and we would like to encourage everyone to get involved in #WearRed2022 for a fantastic cause. Wear Red is an annual campaign with the aim to raise funds and awareness to support the Velindre Cancer
Read MoreARJ puts health and safety first with new defibrillator and training
This month saw ARJ install a brand new defibrillator at our head office. In the unfortunate event that we would need to use it, it’s comforting to know that we are ready to deal with the situation – even more so as five of our staff have now received formal training on how to use
Read MoreA beary exciting raffle for Velindre Cancer Centre
It is that time of year once again… enter our raffle to win some cuddly teddy bears and raise some money for a great cause (or should we say claws!). As always, we will be supporting the amazing Velindre Cancer Centre who we have been proud assist for a number of years and are very
Read MoreIt’s that time of year: here’s our holiday working hours!
You might not want to think about it quite just yet, but the holiday season is nearly upon us! If you have a festive delivery that needs to get around the world overnight (unfortunately we don’t have a sleigh freight option… yet), check out our holiday working hours to make sure you’re not caught with
Read MoreRHA Heroes nomination: ARJ’s traffic administration team
In all the excitement over our 50 years celebrations, we forgot to mention a very special achievement for our administration team, who were nominated for an RHA Heroes award this year! After such strange, trying time for the haulage industry (and the rest of the world), we are so grateful for programmes like this from
Read MoreWhat a day: the ARJ Family Fun Day
We’d like to say a big thank you to all who joined us in celebrating 50 years of Alan R Jones & Sons at the Family Fun Day, which certainly lived up to its name. The atmosphere was electric as we all came together at the Newport depot on Saturday, made extra special by many
Read MoreRepresenting Wales within the RHA
Dedicated to the interests of the road haulage industry, the Road Haulage Association (RHA), is the only trade association in the UK to specialise solely on delivering advice and counsel for road transport operators. Responsible for campaigning, offering guidance, training and information the RHA is the go-to body for all things UK haulage. As loyal
Read More2010s: The turn of the wheel
Although it doesn’t feel like it, a whole decade (and a bit!) has passed since we said goodbye to the noughties and its Nokia mobile phones, and hello to the twenty-tens… As we enter our most recent decade, the 2010s began amid a global financial crisis following the recession of the late 00s. Still
Read MoreCustomer Communication: Service Suspension Updates
The haulage industry is currently facing a perfect storm. Due to the easing of lockdown across the UK and sector-wide driver shortages, the logistics industry, particularly the pallet network sector, is seeing record volumes. As a result, we wanted to share the below customer communications to update you and provide further information on the situation. Please
Read More2000s: Marking the turn of the century with growth and longevity
The start of the 21st century wasn’t all fun and games. The ‘Millennium Bug’ sparked anxiety and fear towards the end of the 1990s as many people thought complex computer programmes would be unable to interpret the 00 of 2000 and therefore glitch the world’s systems… Albeit hard to believe, rather than glitching, systems have
Read MoreThe 1990s: Aligning with Palletline…
Leaving the bright lights and the shell suits of the 1980s behind us, the 1990s were monumental in forging our ongoing business growth, success and ambition. The decade that saw the advancement of alternative media, the rise of the internet and the heartbreaking death of the Princess of Wales, was also one that formed a
Read More1980s: The decade that cemented family-run heritage
The 1980s are still iconic to this day, Generation X shaped the era of nostalgia, pop culture and political conservatism. Although, in this decade of flamboyance, new music and neon colours – the UK saw a Royal Wedding and conflict both overseas and on home soil. That said, for ARJ as a business, although entering
Read More1970s: The launch of a lasting legacy
Despite the 70s being a decade of economic struggle, it was one that also epitomised influential change. Seeing the rise of music that shaped a generation, technological innovations and political influences that demanded the modification of the status quo, the 1970s were incredibly powerful for all corners of society. The 1970s are vitally important
Read MorePalletline continues to develop and provide a quality service supporting its members across the UK
As we approach the end of 2020, Palletline has recently launched its third edition of the Palletline Today newsletter. Keeping members informed of Palletline’s success, as well as good news stories from the last few months, the distribution company is bringing positive news to close off a challenging year. After winning Haulier of the Year
Read MoreWe are your winners!
You may have seen our blog recently that announced that we were named as finalists in this year’s Wales Transport Awards? If you didn’t, that doesn’t matter because… WE WON! We have been named as Haulier of the Year 2020 in the Wales Transport Awards! After what can only be considered as a truly
Read More‘Tis the Season to be Jolly… ARJ’s Holiday Hours
After a rather difficult year, we’re all hoping for some normality come Christmas time. So, if you’re starting to deck the halls, or are planning on walking in a winter wonderland… make sure your collections and deliveries are on the road before the big day. As we approach the most wonderful time of the year,
Read MoreWhere there’s a will, there’s a way…
As the old saying goes, it’s better late than never and that stacks up for our charity golf day which happens to be our best-ball yet… A much anticipated event in our annual calendar, our charity golf day is one that both staff and clients look forward too. Although the future looked bleak for
Read MoreJust a note to say, thank you…
As the UK is slowly but surely easing its way out of lockdown, now seems like a good time to take a breath and reflect on what the last few months have meant for us as a business. Coined with key worker status in the very beginning, the logistics sector was instrumental in keeping the
Read MoreARJ Named as Finalists in Wales Transport Awards 2020
Here at Alan R Jones and Sons, we are thrilled to announce that we have recently been named as a finalist in this year’s Wales Transport Awards. Potentially the most influential year for the transport industry, we’ve been shortlisted in the prestigious category – Haulier of the Year. Rewarding excellence in Wales’ transport sector, the
Read MoreWarehousing with all the trimmings
How many grams are in a kilogram? How many metres are in a kilometre? How many pallet spaces have become available in our warehouse? Three questions, and the answer is the same for all of them… Although the demand for warehousing space has increased exponentially across the UK as a result of changing buyers’ habits
Read MoreService with a smile…
At Alan R Jones, we pride ourselves on our customer service and are committed to ensuring that all our members of staff share the same passion for our family-run heritage. Although the journey over the last few months has been difficult, we haven’t allowed that to dampen our spirits and we have been working with
Read MoreEvery Cloud has a Silver Lining
The last few months have been a challenge for the entire nation, but as the common saying goes, ‘when it rains, look for rainbows’ and that is exactly what the UK has done throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. As an industry that has been deemed as essential, the logistics sector has been doing what it can
Read MoreLet’s Upgrade IT: Investing in Company Technology
Here at Alan R Jones, we sometimes have our head in the clouds – but only when it comes to IT! By this, we’re referring to our latest adoption of cloud-based storage as part of our company-wide investment in our IT infrastructure. With technology always moving at fibre-optic speeds, we decided to future-proof our
Read MoreDriving standards forward from the start – with Palletline
As one of the first companies to join the Palletline network and still working closely with our partners every day, we have enjoyed a longstanding relationship with the distribution company for over two decades. With a rather unique business model, the Palletline concept is simple – carefully selected member companies are all shareholders in the
Read MoreGuidance for Essential Work of the Logistics Sector
The UK is currently facing nationwide restrictions on working, visiting family and friends and going outside as we battle against the COVID-19 outbreak. The guidelines that have been put in place are to keep us safe, save more lives and to protect our NHS. That being said, there are some jobs and sectors that cannot
Read MoreStatement: Coronavirus and us
*MOST RECENT UPDATES FOUND BELOW In a time of much unprecedented confusion due to the current state of affairs with Covid-19, at Alan R Jones we wanted to take this opportunity to inform our customers and staff of the measures we have put in place to support business continuity and protect everyone’s health and
Read MoreStanding with our Armed Forces
There is a certain level of bravery, courage and respect that comes when an individual chooses to serve their country. Protecting the UK’s interests at home and abroad, our army serves so that we as British citizens can live and prosper in a safe and secure environment. One thing that isn’t always easy, is returning
Read MoreWe’re Going on a Bear Hunt: Raising Money for Velindre
Every family has a bear – whether it’s scruffy and well loved, or still as good as new, one thing that almost everyone can remember is their favourite childhood teddy. Teddy bears are also proving to be an excellent way to raise money for our charity of the year, Velindre Cancer Centre. So, if
Read MoreInvesting in the Future
2020 marks our 49th year in business and as we move even closer towards five decades on the road, we have expanded our Newport headquarters to satisfy customer demand and invest in our future as a business. 50 years of service is a huge achievement for any business, but for us, at Alan R Jones
Read MoreA Claus for Celebration this Christmas
With just three weeks to go until the big day, Christmas is in the air! But rather than dreaming of a white Christmas, here at Alan R Jones we have taken a break from the festivities to reflect on 2019, and what a year it has been… So, take a walk with us through a
Read MoreThe Perfect Ten: ARJ Celebrates Client Retention
Usually considered as the magic number, number 10 is the base of the decimal numeral system and the beginning of, potentially, one of the most famous addresses in the world. At Alan R Jones, we are also celebrating the number 10, 10 for 10 in fact… This month we have chosen 10 of our long-standing
Read MoreDriving Home for Christmas: ARJ’s Festive Opening Hours
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and in true Christmas spirit, we will be working as hard as Santa’s elves to ensure all our customers’ collections and deliveries are driving home in time for Christmas. We have created a breakdown of our Christmas delivery deadlines and working hours to make sure that your freight isn’t
Read MoreAbsolute Performance Across Land and Sea
At Alan R Jones, it’s a core part of our ethos to go above and beyond for our customers. Understanding that different clients have specialist logistical requirements, it is essential for us to help in any way we can, and we will go across land and sea for our customers – quite
Read MoreBrewing a Partnership: ARJ Supports Tiny Rebel from the First Hop
From a stout to a sour, the world of craft beer is becoming increasingly popular. With many different flavours, strengths and drinking experiences, the craft beer revolution is changing the beer-drinking market, allowing small, local breweries an opportunity to sell on a large scale as demand continues to increase. We have been lucky enough
Read MoreCelebrating Top Line Performance at the Palletline Awards
As proud members of the Palletline network that has spanned over 20 years, we are thrilled to announce that we have received the Palletline Top Liner Award at the 2019 awards ceremony. The Palletline Awards Night, which was held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole in July, celebrates the Palletline community for its continued hard work
Read MoreTeeing Up with Alan R Jones
One thing you can never rely on in Wales, is the weather. But, you can rely on a charity golf day to help to raise money for great local causes. Despite the rain, it didn’t dampen the moods of 24 of our customers and suppliers as we took to the green to raise money for
Read MoreWater Off a Duck’s Back: Traditional Values that Enhance Innovation
We have been on the road for more than four decades, and in that time we have seen a lot of industry change, regulations and restrictions. Despite everything, our engines keep running and the core reason for that is our customers. As a family run business, we are passionate about translating our family traditions and
Read MoreThat Would be a Relief… Why we Welcome the Proposal of the M4 Relief Road
As a haulage company, one thing that is inevitable on the roads is traffic. We are on the road at all times of day, which includes the busiest times – when everyone else is on the road too. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that we usually struggle at the hands (or wheels) of traffic
Read MoreGoing Green with Palletline
Understandably, working in the haulage industry CO2 emissions and our impact on the environment is something we are conscious of and are continuously trying to improve. Our recent expansion of our fleet to welcome Euro 6 compliant engines has now been complemented by becoming one of the first Palletline members to embrace the new Environmental
Read MoreLucky for Some… Introducing Access to 13,000 sq. ft of Additional Warehousing Space
For many people who believe in superstition, the number 13 is considered to be an unlucky number, riddled with misfortune. At Alan R Jones & Sons, we have reason to believe that we have lucked out with the number 13, or 13,000 to be precise, and here’s why. We have recently acquired an additional 13,000
Read MoreWatch your Six: Alan R Jones Invests in Six Euro 6 Tractors
With the Six Nations trophy in our sights, the whole of Wales is focused on the hope of winning that Grand Slam title. But here at Alan R Jones, we have a different six to celebrate – that is the introduction of six Euro 6 compliant tractors to our fleet of haulage vehicles. Alan R
Read MoreAmazon Consolidated POD Change in Process March 2019 – UPDATE
There have been a few issues in the past with regards to customer paperwork / POD’s being returned from Amazon after deliveries have been made. With this in mind, Amazon has now confirmed their new POD requirements which means all deliveries will now be paperless and a manifest will be completed as proof of delivery.
Read MoreEaster 2019 Opening Times
With Easter just around the corner, we’d like to outline our working hours and operating schedule over this period. Please see below for a full breakdown; Wednesday 17st April – Normal working day for delivery and collection. Any collections made will be tendered for delivery as per your service criteria, with next day service
Read MoreFree guide – how to prepare your freight for safe transport
We work hard to make sure your pallets arrive safely, intact and in a timely fashion, because we care about your products and your business. But a big part of the success of that process comes down to you – packing freight properly at the point of collection can save a lot of heartache and
Read MoreARJ raises Xmas cash for Velindre
Big thanks to all who joined in our Christmas charity raffle, supporting the work done by Velindre. Congratulations to Ian Young of Safety First Lifting Gear, in Newport, for winning the grand prize (pictured). The raffle raised £444 for the charity, which we’ll add to other collections and donations gathered throughout the year. Alan R
Read More2018 – What a Year
2018 has been a very busy year for us at Alan R Jones, filled with new achievements, awards and memories. So, what have we been doing over the past 12 months that have made this year such a success? MBO Our biggest development this year (so far!) came back in February, when Ray Clegg, accompanied
Read MoreDon’t forget our 2018 Christmas delivery deadlines!
As ever, we’ll be working right up to the wire this Christmas; below you’ll find a breakdown of our working hours over the festive period, along with details of when you can arrange collections etc. Thursday 20 December – normal working day: Next Day collected freight delivered Friday 21st Eco collected freight delivered Monday 24th
Read MoreWhat does it take to win a Palletline ‘Top Liner’ award?
We’re proud to say that Alan R Jones is a regular recipient of the Top Liner key performance indicator (KPI) award from the Palletline group. This means we’ve been hitting and exceeding our targets month on month, and that can only lead to better service for our valued clients. Allow us to explain… In order
Read MoreJoin us in supporting FairFuelUK
FairFuelUK is fighting for more realistic prices at the pumps. Even if you’re just a Sunday driver or short distance school-runner, fuel prices matter. If you’re a long-distance commuter, a product distributor or a firm of hauliers, they don’t just matter – they’re vital to your very livelihood. It’s impossible to ignore the ever-escalating cost
Read MoreSay hello to our new Head of Sales
We’re delighted to welcome on board our newest team member, Paul Conlon. Paul joins us as Head of Sales, bringing with him 28 years of sales leadership experience working with major businesses throughout the UK. He comes with a wealth of knowledge of the industry and will be working closely with our existing customers, his
Read MoreKy Harvey brings home the gold for Alan R Jones!
We are proud to share the great news that Ky Harvey has won a gold medal in the final of a national skills competition. Ky is a full-time apprentice fitter here at Alan R Jones. He recently took place in the final of The Heavy Vehicle Technology Awards, which is a very competitive event under
Read MoreARJ sponsors Velindre – Wales’ premier cancer centre!
This year we’re sponsoring Velindre, Wales’ premier Cancer Centre. Velindre is an amazing organisation that provides care, support and treatment to cancer patients and their families across Wales. As the number of cancer diagnoses rises year on year, it’s important we come together as a community to help those in need. “We all know of
Read MoreSo you’ve booked a pallet delivery – what now?
Firstly, thanks for trusting your precious cargo with Alan R Jones and Sons. We’ll endeavour to take care of it as if it were our own, ensuring it gets to where it’s going safely and on time. However for things to run smoothly and safely, there are a few things that we need from you.
Read MoreThe 5-scan principle
What happens to your pallet when you book a collection from Alan R Jones? You might be surprised to find out that we don’t leave anything to chance – your package is labeled and subsequently scanned no less than five times in the duration of its delivery, ensuring we’re in complete control of your precious
Read MoreSnow, what snow? Bad weather can’t stop ARJ winning another Palletline KPI award!
Alan R Jones is proud to announce that it has once again exceeded expectations to win a KPI award from the Palletline group in February. The award congratulates businesses that out-perform their targets, and while it might seem like an internal matter for Palletline members, as far as we’re concerned it just shows the efforts
Read MoreIn the nick of time – ARJ bringing in ETA system
Keeping up with technology is all part of being a leading service provider, so we’re happy to announce that Alan R Jones – alongside Palletline – has recently committed to bringing in an ETA system to enhance the customer and supplier experience by providing real-time tracking of palletised shipments. That means the job’s delivery point
Read MoreGoing big in 2018
We’re already recognised by our clients and our peers as offering among the best haulage services in the UK, with multiple award wins and many loyal customers. But we’re not going to sit back – 2018 is the year we take a step up and take our business to the next level. Our plans include:
Read MoreA bright 2017, an even brighter 2018
Firstly a warm and sincere ‘thank you’ to all our customers, staff and suppliers for a wonderful 2017. We’ve had a great year and literally couldn’t have done it without you; it’s been our pleasure to serve customers above and beyond expectations and have that recognised with multiple Palletline KPI commendations as well as the
Read MoreChristmas delivery deadlines
Make sure you don’t miss Santa’s sleigh this year. We’re working right up to the wire this Christmas; below you’ll find a breakdown of our working hours over the festive period, along with details of when you can arrange collections etc. Thursday 21st December – normal working day Next day collected freight delivered Friday 22nd
Read MoreWe’ve won another KPI award – what does it mean for you?
As part of the Palletline group – offering logistics services across Europe to our valued base of South Wales clients – we are regularly assessed on our performance. In addition to winning two recent Palletline Awards, Alan R Jones has just received its second consecutive monthly KPI award from Palletline. These are monthly assessments against
Read MoreARJ offers ‘Employee Assistance Programme’ and savings scheme
Our Health Assured scheme is available as a benefit to all Alan R Jones Ltd staff, offering a 24/7 hotline to help deal with issues ranging from health matters to childcare advice and bereavement support. “Like any forward-thinking business, we value our staff above all else,” explains Operations Director Ray Clegg. “That’s why we’ve adopted
Read MoreMotorists urged to make plans for major M5 scheme
Highways England is urging motorists to start planning alternative routes as the next phase of a major multi-million pound repair scheme begins on the M5 in the West Midlands. Concrete repairs and waterproofing work at the Oldbury viaduct, between junctions 1 and 2, get under way at the end of this month. The scheme, valued at
Read MoreNot one but TWO Palletline awards for Alan R Jones!
Alan R Jones always strives to be the market leader in palletised distribution across the UK and Europe. This year we were nominated in two categories against other Palletline members – including some major logistics businesses – and we are absolutely delighted to announce that we have won both: “Palletline Depot of the Year Award”
Read MoreMay the FORS be with us
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a big deal in our industry, and we’re pleased to announce that we’ve been awarded Bronze accreditation. The scheme operates as a standard to which British hauliers should work, ensuring a high level of professionalism at every level of the business – from organisational structure and responsibilities down
Read MoreWe’re sponsoring the Oarstruck team!
Last weekend (13/05/17) saw the Celtic Manor play host to a fundraising ball for the adventurous Oarstruck team, and Alan R Jones was one of the events’ sponsors. Oarstruck is the name given to the team due to row – that’s right, row! – across 3000 miles of Atlantic Ocean in a small, specially-designed ocean-going
Read MoreWhy it makes sense to warehouse with your haulage firm
At Alan R Jones we’re all about making life easier for our customers. That’s why we’re busy promoting our warehousing service to all our existing clients – there’s no better way to streamline your logistics! We understand that manufacturers and distributors have a lot on their plate, so we’ve long been offering intricate integrated logistics
Read MoreFurious “complaint” from long-term customer…
Below is the transcript of an email from one of our long-standing customers, Mandarin Stone, received just last week. Sometimes it’s hard to please everyone: I would like to make a complaint. I was expecting my delivery today between 9am and 5pm. The driver called me just after 9am – ever so professionally spoken –
Read MoreWhy we’re supporting the M4 Black Route
Plans for the expansion of the M4 in South Wales have been bouncing around for some years now, with disagreement over the ideal route, the impact on people, industry and wildlife and the overall question over whether it’s even needed at all figuring into the arguments. At Alan R Jones we make no bones about
Read MorePlease take care when you declare
Health and safety update You may have heard about the unfortunate and deeply saddening fatality of a HGV driver at work late last year (read the Commercial Motor article for more information). While we in the industry take time to reflect, we’d like to draw everybody’s attention to the importance of health and safety
Read MoreDelivering Christmas cheer
Most years, we take the opportunity at Christmas to thank our wonderful customers for another year of success with a few token gifts. But this year we’re taking a slightly different tack by instead donating gifts to those who need them most – children at Christmas time. We’re taking part in the Salvation Army’s
Read MoreGetting ready for 2017
Christmas is always going to be a big time for anyone in the logistics industry, so we’re hard at work ensuring our customers’ businesses can make the most of the festive season. But we’re not really a “head down, backside up” kind of a company. Even in this busy time we’re looking ahead, considering the
Read MoreHow we’re dealing with the truck driver shortage
Earlier this year, the Road Haulage Association issued a stark warning about an industry-wide shortage of qualified haulage specialists. Citing a lack of national investment in licensed and qualified HGV drivers, it touted a 60,000 driver shortfall being likely by March of 2017. At the minute that figure is closer to 45,000 – still a very
Read MoreWhat will Article 50 mean for UK logistics?
Article 50 is the name given to the technical process of leaving the EU. None of us in the UK are sure yet exactly when that will happen; all we know is that it’s coming. Prior to the Brexit referendum there were plenty of doomsayers on both sides of the fence. Perhaps the main concern
Read MoreWhy do people choose Alan R Jones?
We realise that there are plenty of other options out there in the world of palletised distribution, and we’re grateful to our clients for selecting us from among the swathe of competitors on the market. We’re a transparent, honest and open business, and we often speak to our customers to ask them why they chose
Read MoreWhy we love Newport
Alan R Jones is based in Newport, South Wales, and we’re proud to be contributing to the success of this thriving, exciting, ever-developing place. It’s the home of the UK’s first ever software academy, it features the legendary Celtic Manor hotel and – above all – its city centre rejuvenation is bringing in people and
Read MoreWinner winner! Palletline recognises Alan R Jones for unbeatable service
The winners of this year’s Palletline awards are in, with first place going to Alan R Jones & Sons in the coveted Service category. The award is granted to the Palletline haulier that shows the greatest provable level of service, scored against a week-by-week KPI, in accordance with the following Service Principal: “to each other,
Read MoreRunning out of room?
Alan R Jones offers storage and warehousing! For decades now, Alan R Jones has become known as one of south Wales’ premium suppliers of logistics solutions, delivering palletised loads across the country and – with our Palletline partners – across the European mainland. But there’s more to the Alan R Jones service than taking
Read MoreApprenticeships drive Alan R Jones forward
In line with our long-standing tradition of succeeding through innovation, Alan R Jones believes in the value of new ideas and new ways of thinking. Sometimes the best place to source fresh ideas is fresh blood, which is why we’ve been taking on apprentices and ensuring our staff are among the best-trained in the industry.
Read MoreFamiliar faces
At Alan R Jones, it’s not just about trucks, our business is built by the fantastic people who make up the team. Rachel Hughes, our Sales and Marketing Manager, committed to run the Cardiff half marathon in October, in support of the Alzheimer’s Society. Congratulations to Rachel and her daughter, for completing the challenge, and
Read MoreBuilding business
Complicated brickwork items such as arches and window surrounds are increasingly being produced away from the building site. In the Pontypool factory of Brick Fabrication, the work can be finished by skilled staff in dry conditions, then sent to site as a completed assembly. The company relies on Alan R Jones and the Palletline network
Read MoreTaking care of tiling
From its head office in Monmouth, Mandarin Stone has built a national retail business as a market leader in the natural stone industry. Alan R Jones transports tonnes of its flooring and tiles on a regular basis, even using Mandarin Stone branded trailers. Loads are typically heavy, and high value, yet easily damaged. Smaller consignments
Read MoreLift Assist is here
Alan R Jones and our Palletline partners have launched a solution to the problem of heavy pallets – Lift Assist. The new service is designed to ensure that pallets over 750kg are handled and delivered safely. Using new, powered pallet trucks will ensure that heavier pallets can be offloaded effectively, at delivery destinations where no
Read MoreDan keeps the trucks rolling
Ensuring that Alan R Jones fleet keeps on running is Fleet Engineer Dan Smith. Heading a team of three fitters and an apprentice, his responsibility is keeping the company’s Renault trucks and trailers in good running order, to cope with the demands of daily use on the roads. “We have a well-equipped workshop, with the
Read MoreNew Business Relationship with Sue Bailey Consulting Ltd
Alan R Jones are delighted to announce the start of a business relationship with Sue Bailey Consulting Ltd who will provide the business with independent HR advice and training. We look forward to developing our relationship over the coming months and years. suebaileyconsulting.co.uk
Read MoreARJ apprentice update
We are proud to provide continued support to our 4 apprentices here at Alan R Jones. Luke Norman and Sam Elliott who are progressing towards their NVQ level 2 in Logistics and Warehousing, which will then lead them onto driving qualifications for Cat C + E in HGV driving, Kyle Seymour who is close to
Read MoreChildren in Need 2014
We held a charity day on Friday November 14th for Children in Need where the team wore ‘Onesies’ to work and baked/sold cakes to raise money. The day was full of fun and spirits were high and the team raised £140. This was doubled by the company, so a total of £280 has been raised
Read MoreNATO Summit Wales 2014
The NATO summit comes to Wales on Thursday 4th to Friday 5th September 2014. This will be the first NATO Summit since Chicago in 2012, and the first NATO summit in the United Kingdom since Margaret Thatcher welcomed NATO leaders to London in 1990. During working sessions at the Celtic Manor and more informal events
Read MorePalletline service quality award for Alan R Jones
The team here at Alan R Jones & Sons Ltd are celebrating today as the company has won a major business award through national pallet network Palletline. The Palletline Excellence Awards are hotly contested and coveted by Palletline depots nationwide as a real measure of achievement and recognition. This award naming us (Alan R Jones
Read MoreRay Clegg joins the board of Alan R Jones & Sons
Alan R Jones are delighted to announce the appointment of Ray Clegg to the role of Operations Director. Ray has been with the business over two and a half years now in the role of Operations manager and has overseen a step change in our development and growth. Ray will now continue to develop and
Read MoreBrick Fabrication becomes national supplier with Alan R Jones
The construction sector may have suffered in the downturn, but the economic fortunes of Brick Fabrication Ltd are healthier than ever. In the space of a few years, the company has transitioned from a respected regional enterprise to a renowned national supplier, driven by a combination of excellent service, solid values and a robust distribution
Read MoreTwo awards for Palletline at 28th motor transport awards
Palletline collected the ‘Safety in Operation Award’ and ‘Team of the Year’ accolades at the commercial transport industry’s most prestigious event, held at Grosvenor House Hotel in London, on 3rd July 2013. A shared victory for us – and reassuring for you We’re proud to be members of such a well-respected, award winning network and
Read MoreAlan R Jones golf day
A golf day was held recently that was not only to enhance and strengthen our relationship with our customer base but also to reward some of our frontline staff for demonstrating a positive image of our company and for providing a high standard of customer service. The day was set as a competition format with
Read MoreNew fuel tank system
ARJ have recently invested in a new bulk fuel tank and fuel monitoring system. Our bulk fuel capacity has increased from 20000ltrs to 38000ltrs enabling us to better use the buying market to purchase fuel at lower rates, thus enabling us to be more competitive and consistent with our fuel surcharge process. The new fuel
Read MoreNewport Cycle Speedway Club
Our local club – Newport Cycle Speedway recently played against the Hellingly Lions in East Sussex a round trip of 380 miles and we were very happy to help out with their travel expenses. The team were victorious winning by 100 -77.
Read MorePalletised distribution across the UK and Europe
As a shareholder member of Palletline, the premier ‘Network Award Winning’ pallet network in the UK, we offer access to over 10,000 delivery vehicles nationwide and across Europe. Our service range is wide and growing all the time, so we can satisfy any customer’s logistics requirements. Many of our local customers know us as a
Read MoreContinued investment
Alan R Jones and Sons Ltd continues to invest in its business with the introduction of 3 more Renault tractor units, all LEZ compatible, a new double deck trailer and has had 2 double deck trailers completely refurbished. Further more we also have a new 13.6 mtr straight frame Lawrence David trailer due on fleet in
Read MoreNew Business Partnership for Alan R Jones
Alan R Jones are proud to announce a new partnership with CIUR UK, a leading provider of cellulose fibres used in UK road surfaces. The business will include delivering cellulose fibre products UK wide in our bulk blowing tanker fleet as well as general haulage and pallet network deliveries of palletised product. This contract is
Read MoreMeet Diane – Renault 450 Euro 5
Alan R Jones are delighted to announce a new addition to our existing fleet, meet ‘Diane’ our new Renault tractor unit dressed in our new logo. “Diane” will comply with all LEZ regulations and increase our ability to provide a first class service into London. This is one of many additions to our fleet in
Read MoreNew Palletline hub in Scotland
Palletised distribution specialists Palletline continue to focus on developing their market leading operational model to enhance service levels and system efficiencies. As a result, the organisation plans to implement its first ever consolidation point dedicated to Scottish and Irish traffic on 31st January 2012. Pallet volumes have been growing steadily across Scotlandfor over two years,
Read MoreTo let – secure yard
Established Distribution Location Excellent Road Links Secure Yard – Fenced, Gated Flexible Terms Available Nash Mead, Queensway Meadows Industrial Estate, Newport, South Wales Sat Nav NP19 4SU Located 1 mile south of the SDR (Southern Distributor Road) Access to the M4 Motorway at junctions 24 & 28 Approx 0.42 hectares (1.03) Further information available on
Read MoreDelivering Excellence – Local Company wins National Award
The team at Alan R Jones & Sons Ltd are celebrating because as well as reporting growing business volumes and a very positive commercial outlook, the company has just won a major business award through national pallet network Palletline. The Palletline Awards are hotly contested and coveted by Palletline depots nationwide as a real measure
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