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Safe Urban Driving Course

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Nolan Transport & JRT Truck Drivers during training for Safe Urban Driving course that was done at out Bridgend depot in September 2018. With the ever increasing number of cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists on our roads, it is essential that HGV and PSV drivers understand and are able to operate safely and reduce the risks of driving in today's busy urban environments. The Safe Urban Driving course focuses on how fleet drivers share our cities' streets safely with the most vulnerable road users. There is a particular emphasis in the course on cyclists and includes a practical 'on-road' cycle training module to give drivers a 'real life' experience of a cyclist's perspective. To find out more about this course you can visit https://safeurbandriving.co.uk/

FORS Gold 2018

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We are delighted to announce we have kept our FORS Gold accreditation for another year

Nolan Group’s John Raymond Transport honoured for lowering emissions

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Bridgend, South Wales based John Raymond Transport Limited, part of Wexford’s Nolan Group, was recently honoured with the Freight Transport Association (FTA)’s Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme (LERS) Leadership in Emissions Reduction award 2018 sponsored by Bridgestone Tyres for its work in lowering the emissions from its 135-unit strong vehicle fleet. The award, previously known as the LCRS Award, is given to the logistics organisation which, in the opinion of a panel of industry expert judges, has made the most significant step in reducing its impact on the environment during the past twelve months.  “In a field of exceptional entries for this year’s Leadership in Emissions Reduction Award, John Raymond Transport’s system to cut its emissions stood out for its comprehensive approach which covers all areas of the business,” stated Becki Kite, Environmental Policy Manager at FTA.  “By constantly innovating, and exploring new ways of operating, John Raymond Trans...

Nolan Group acquires John Raymond Transport Limited

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We are pleased to announce today, the acquisition of John Raymond Transport Limited, a long established UK Based Transport, Warehousing & Distribution Company with operating centres in Bridgend, Cannock and Swindon. John Raymond Transport Limited, a business having 63 years of experience, will be now be part of the Nolan Group. Together with the Nolan Groups 50 plus years of experience this gives us over a century combined y ears of experience. This presents new opportunities for both businesses to complement each other and provide customers with other services and opportunities to further grow their businesses with us. This acquisition will help our organisation to continue its growth within the UK. We welcome John Raymond Transport Limited to the Nolan Group. www.jrt.co.uk