Company's Stroud HQ the venue for National Lorry Week launch event

National Lorry week, which celebrates the work of the logistics industry, was launched at an event day at the Gloucestershire head office of the firm Howard Tenens Logistics.

The latter hosted the Road Haulage Association (RHA) for the day, which was packed with highlights, including presentations, panels, and even the chance to try an HGV Simulator. A partner in the event was Stroud Brewery.

There was also a Morris Vintage truck, the 15 year old Mercedes Actros MP3 Euro 5, the multicar which was registered in 1986 and the RHA National Lorry Week liveried vehicle.

"We are excited to support the Road Haulage Association in hosting the launch of National Lorry Week," said Karl Hodgkinson, group ddevelopment and innovation director at Howard Tenens Logistics

"RHA Chairman Morton Cullimore importantly addressed the pressing challenges facing the industry, including skills shortages, driver availability, and workforce development, while highlighting the critical need to expand apprenticeship opportunities throughout the logistics sector," he said.

"In collaboration with the RHA ‘Next Gen Group’, Howard Tenens Logistics shared valuable insights from apprentices across the organisation, providing an engaging glimpse into their experiences."

A panel session featured apprentices, who shared their diverse backgrounds and experiences and outlined opportunities in the logistics industry.

The event began with presentations from RHA members, Sally Gilson (Policy lead) and Jayson Churn (chair of the RHA Next Gen Group).

Established in 1953, Howard Tenens Logistics is one of the largest, independently owned and operated logistics companies in the UK.

Its warehouse footprint is over 4,000,000 sq ft in the UK and it freehold owns the vast majority of this commercial space which is also available for lease, in conjunction with a distribution fleet of over 200 vehicles and over 500 trailers providing national coverage.