1987
Then, C&D Express Transport was founded by Charles and Darren Hammond in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
1999
C&D South West was born when Darren took the decision to relocate the business to Somerset for New Opportunities and took over the former Chard and Axminster Transport (CATS) Depot
October - C&D’s First Involvement in West Country Carnivals by providing a collection float in Chard Carnival
2001
C&D South West took the decision to join a Pallet Network and became founding shareholder members of Palletforce.
2005
Became member of the Road Haulage Association (RHA).
2011
Joined the Eco Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme
October - Celebrated the 10th Birthday of Palletforce at Alton Towers Resort
2012
Launch of the Department for Transport (DfT) GB Longer Semi Trailer Trial with 6 new trailers taken on fleet as part of the trial and an investment of £400,000
June - Launch of the Palletforce iPhone App for Delivery Tracking
December - Launch of New C&D Branding and Vehicle Livery
2013
March - Customer Service Charter Launched
July - Purchased additional yard space in Chard for Expansion
December - All vehicles fitted with full tracking technology and additional safety cameras
2014
February - Opening of Dorset Depot to Support Palletforce Operations. First time accreditation of Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme (FORS) Bronze Award
June - Presented with Networker of the Year at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner Awards
2015
June - Presented with Sales & Marketing Award at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner
October - Finalists at the Somerset Business Awards for the Environmental Award
2016
February - Surpassed the 25 million pallet mark
through the Palletforce Network
March - Driver Academy Scheme Launched
June - Presented with Networker & Brand Ambassador
Award at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner
September - 15 Year Founder Member Dinner
at the Palletforce Hub
October - Extended local Carnival support to 6 other Somerset Carnival Circuits to include Chard, Wellington, Taunton, Ilminster, Bridgwater, Glastonbury
2017
January - £750,000 investment in new fleet additions
July - Presented with European Export Award at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner
August - Palletforce Superhub Opened
October - Finalists at the Somerset Business Awards for the Family Business of The Year
November - Joined Somerset Chamber of Commerce
2018
March - First Electrical Vehicle on Company Fleet, Nissan Leaf Company Car
October - Winners at the Somerset Business Awards for the Family Business of The Year
December - Closure of Dorset Depot to Consolidate Operations at Chard Site
2019
July - Lorna Hammond takes on Managing Director Role, 3rd Generation of the Family Business.
August - £2,000,000 investment from Palletforce in Epod tracking technology
December - £425,000 Investment in Mercedes Mirrorcam Technology and Improved Safety Technology on Fleet
2020
March - Continued to support the UK economy as Key Workers throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic
May - Featured in the Guardian with ‘Life on the Road
during Lockdown’ Photo Essay & Featured
in RHA Film for Drivers by Drivers.
June - Launch of Industry Leading Technology – “Pallet Selfies” to clients through our Palletforce Alliance Portal
July - Record Volumes through the Palletforce Network & Silver Medals Awarded to C&D Staff for Lockdown Efforts.
September - Partnered with Ecologi and officially a Carbon Positive Workforce by offsetting our Carbon Footprint
2021
Celebrating 20 years of partnership with the Palletforce Network
January - Shortlisted as a Finalist for the Somerset Business Awards 2021 in the Environmental Achievement Category
February - Nominated for 4 categories in the South West Business Awards
June - Shortlisted for Business Excellence Award at the Prestigious 2021 Motor Transport Awards.
October - Featured on BBC Points West with our Driver Academy, discussing why more females need to join the Transport Industry.
2022
Celebrating 35 Years in Business
February - C&D South West Wins National Logistics Award As Brand Ambassador
March - Supported the transport of Aid to the Ukrainian Border with our Trailer amongst other Local Businesses to support refugees
April - Purchased our additional Martock site
June - provided our Trailer as use as a stage for the Queens Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Chard, Somerset
September - attended the prestigious Motor Transport Awards in London as Finalists for the Customer Care Award
September - The Iconic Somerset band 'The Wurzels' performed on the C&D trailer stage at the Somerset County Show
October - 24 Months of becoming Climate Positive with Ecologi
November - Our network partners, Palletforce become the first network to launch emissions reporting tool for clients on our alliance platform
2023
January - Managing Director Lorna Hammond graduates from her Masters Degree in Management & Strategic leadership at the University of Sheffield.
April - Delivery of electric forklifts, meaning both sites are now running 100% electric forklifts across the operation.
September - C&D Win two awards at the annual Palletforce Gala Dinner, for spirit of the membership and 20 years service.
October - 36 Months of climate action with Ecologi & Completion of Net Zero Benchmark
1987
Then, C&D Express Transport was founded by Charles and Darren Hammond in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
1999
C&D South West was born when Darren took the decision to relocate the business to Somerset for New Opportunities and took over the former Chard and Axminster Transport (CATS) Depot
October – C&D’s First Involvement in West Country Carnivals by providing a collection float in Chard Carnival
2001
C&D South West took the decision to join a Pallet Network and became founding shareholder members of Palletforce.
2005
Became member of the Road Haulage Association (RHA).
2011
Joined the Eco Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme
October – Celebrated the 10th Birthday of Palletforce at Alton Towers Resort
2012
Launch of the Department for Transport (DfT) GB Longer Semi Trailer Trial with 6 new trailers taken on fleet as part of the trial and an investment of £400,000
June – Launch of the Palletforce iPhone App for Delivery Tracking
December – Launch of New C&D Branding and Vehicle Livery
2013
March – Customer Service Charter Launched
July – Purchased additional yard space in Chard for Expansion
December – All vehicles fitted with full tracking technology and additional safety cameras
2014
February – Opening of Dorset Depot to Support Palletforce Operations. First time accreditation of Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme (FORS) Bronze Award
June – Presented with Networker of the Year at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner Awards
2015
June – Presented with Sales & Marketing Award at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner
October – Finalists at the Somerset Business Awards for the Environmental Award
2016
February – Surpassed the 25 million pallet mark through the Palletforce Network
March – Driver Academy Scheme Launched
June – Presented with Networker & Brand Ambassador Award
at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner
September – 15 Year Founder Member Dinner at the Palletforce Hub
October – Extended local Carnival support to 6 other Somerset Carnival Circuits to include Chard, Wellington, Taunton, Ilminster, Bridgwater, Glastonbury
2017
January – £750,000 investment in new fleet additions
July – Presented with European Export Award at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner
August – Palletforce Superhub Opened
October – Finalists at the Somerset Business Awards for the Family Business of The Year
November – Joined Somerset Chamber of Commerce
2018
March – First Electrical Vehicle on Company Fleet, Nissan Leaf Company Car
October – Winners at the Somerset Business Awards for the Family Business of The Year
December – Closure of Dorset Depot to Consolidate Operations at Chard Site
2019
July – Lorna Hammond takes on Managing Director Role, 3rd Generation of the Family Business.
August – £2,000,000 investment from Palletforce in Epod tracking technology
December – £425,000 Investment in Mercedes Mirrorcam Technology and Improved Safety Technology on Fleet
2020
May – Featured in the Guardian with ‘Life on the Road during Lockdown’ Photo Essay & Featured in RHA Film for Drivers by Drivers.
June – Launch of Industry Leading Technology – “Pallet Selfies” to clients through our Palletforce Alliance Portal
July – Record Volumes through the Palletforce Network & Silver Medals Awarded to C&D Staff for Lockdown Efforts.
September – Partnered with Ecologi and officially a Carbon Positive Workforce by offsetting our Carbon Footprint
Onwards – Continuing to Deliver Loads of Quality for Years to Come…
2021
Celebrating 20 years of partnership with the Palletforce Network
January – Shortlisted as a Finalist for the Somerset Business Awards 2021 in the Environmental Achievement Category
February – Nominated for 4 categories in the South West Business Awards
June – Shortlisted for Business Excellence Award at the Prestigious 2021 Motor Transport Awards.
October – Featured on BBC Points West with our Driver Academy, discussing why more females need to join the Transport Industry.
2022
February – C&D South West Wins National Logistics Award As Brand Ambassador
Onwards – Continuing to Deliver Loads of Quality for Years to Come…
2022
Celebrating 35 Years in Business
March – Supported the transport of Aid to the Ukrainian Border with our Trailer amongst other Local Businesses to support refugees
February – C&D South West Wins National Logistics Award As Brand Ambassador
April – Purchased our additional Martock site
June – provided our Trailer as use as a stage for the Queens Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Chard, Somerset
September – attended the prestigious Motor Transport Awards in London as Finalists for the Customer Care Award
September – The Iconic Somerset band ‘The Wurzels’ performed on the C&D trailer stage at the Somerset County Show
October – 24 Months of becoming Climate Positive with Ecologi
November – Our network partners, Palletforce become the first network to launch emissions reporting tool for clients on our alliance platform
2023
January – Managing Director Lorna Hammond graduates from her Masters Degree in Management & Strategic leadership at the University of Sheffield
April – Delivery of electric forklifts, meaning both sites are now running 100% electric forklifts across the operation
September – C&D Win two awards at the annual Palletforce Gala Dinner, for spirit of the membership and 20 years service
October – 36 Months of climate action with Ecologi & Completion of Net Zero Benchmark
1987
Then, C&D Express Transport was founded by Charles and Darren Hammond in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
1999
C&D South West was born when Darren took the decision to relocate the business to Somerset for New Opportunities and took over the former Chard and Axminster Transport (CATS) Depot
October – C&D’s First Involvement in West Country Carnivals by providing a collection float in Chard Carnival
2001
C&D South West took the decision to join a Pallet Network and became founding shareholder members of Palletforce.
2005
Became member of the Road Haulage Association (RHA).
2011
Joined the Eco Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme
October – Celebrated the 10th Birthday of Palletforce at Alton Towers Resort
2012
Launch of the Department for Transport (DfT) GB Longer Semi Trailer Trial with 6 new trailers taken on fleet as part of the trial and an investment of £400,000
June – Launch of the Palletforce iPhone App for Delivery Tracking
December – Launch of New C&D Branding and Vehicle Livery
2013
March – Customer Service Charter Launched
July – Purchased additional yard space in Chard for Expansion
December – All vehicles fitted with full tracking technology and additional safety cameras
2014
February – Opening of Dorset Depot to Support Palletforce Operations. First time accreditation of Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme (FORS) Bronze Award
June – Presented with Networker of the Year at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner Awards
2015
June – Presented with Sales & Marketing Award at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner
October – Finalists at the Somerset Business Awards for the Environmental Award
2016
February – Surpassed the 25 million pallet mark through the Palletforce Network
March – Driver Academy Scheme Launched
June – Presented with Networker & Brand Ambassador Award
at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner
September – 15 Year Founder Member Dinner at the Palletforce Hub
October – Extended local Carnival support to 6 other Somerset Carnival Circuits to include Chard, Wellington, Taunton, Ilminster, Bridgwater, Glastonbury
2017
January – £750,000 investment in new fleet additions
July – Presented with European Export Award at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner
August – Palletforce Superhub Opened
October – Finalists at the Somerset Business Awards for the Family Business of The Year
November – Joined Somerset Chamber of Commerce
2018
March – First Electrical Vehicle on Company Fleet, Nissan Leaf Company Car
October – Winners at the Somerset Business Awards for the Family Business of The Year
December – Closure of Dorset Depot to Consolidate Operations at Chard Site
2019
July – Lorna Hammond takes on Managing Director Role, 3rd Generation of the Family Business.
August – £2,000,000 investment from Palletforce in Epod tracking technology
December – £425,000 Investment in Mercedes Mirrorcam Technology and Improved Safety Technology on Fleet
2020
May – Featured in the Guardian with ‘Life on the Road during Lockdown’ Photo Essay & Featured in RHA Film for Drivers by Drivers.
June – Launch of Industry Leading Technology – “Pallet Selfies” to clients through our Palletforce Alliance Portal
July – Record Volumes through the Palletforce Network & Silver Medals Awarded to C&D Staff for Lockdown Efforts.
September – Partnered with Ecologi and officially a Carbon Positive Workforce by offsetting our Carbon Footprint
Onwards – Continuing to Deliver Loads of Quality for Years to Come…
2021
Celebrating 20 years of partnership with the Palletforce Network
January – Shortlisted as a Finalist for the Somerset Business Awards 2021 in the Environmental Achievement Category
February – Nominated for 4 categories in the South West Business Awards
June – Shortlisted for Business Excellence Award at the Prestigious 2021 Motor Transport Awards.
2022
February – C&D South West Wins National Logistics Award As Brand Ambassador
Onwards – Continuing to Deliver Loads of Quality for Years to Come…
2022
February – C&D South West Wins National Logistics Award As Brand Ambassador
April – Purchased our additional Martock site
1987
Then, C&D Express Transport was founded by Charles and Darren Hammond in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
1999
C&D South West was born when Darren took the decision to relocate the business to Somerset for New Opportunities and took over the former Chard and Axminster Transport (CATS) Depot
October – C&D’s First Involvement in West Country Carnivals by providing a collection float in Chard Carnival
2001
C&D South West took the decision to join a Pallet Network and became founding shareholder members of Palletforce.
2005
Became member of the Road Haulage Association (RHA).
2011
Joined the Eco Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme
October – Celebrated the 10th Birthday of Palletforce at Alton Towers Resort
2012
Launch of the Department for Transport (DfT) GB Longer Semi Trailer Trial with 6 new trailers taken on fleet as part of the trial and an investment of £400,000
June – Launch of the Palletforce iPhone App for Delivery Tracking
December – Launch of New C&D Branding and Vehicle Livery
2013
March – Customer Service Charter Launched
July – Purchased additional yard space in Chard for Expansion
December – All vehicles fitted with full tracking technology and additional safety cameras
2014
February – Opening of Dorset Depot to Support Palletforce Operations. First time accreditation of Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme (FORS) Bronze Award
June – Presented with Networker of the Year at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner Awards
2015
June – Presented with Sales & Marketing Award at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner
October – Finalists at the Somerset Business Awards for the Environmental Award
2016
February – Surpassed the 25 million pallet mark through the Palletforce Network
March – Driver Academy Scheme Launched
June – Presented with Networker & Brand Ambassador Award
at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner
September – 15 Year Founder Member Dinner at the Palletforce Hub
October – Extended local Carnival support to 6 other Somerset Carnival Circuits to include Chard, Wellington, Taunton, Ilminster, Bridgwater, Glastonbury
2017
January – £750,000 investment in new fleet additions
July – Presented with European Export Award at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner
August – Palletforce Superhub Opened
October – Finalists at the Somerset Business Awards for the Family Business of The Year
November – Joined Somerset Chamber of Commerce
2018
March – First Electrical Vehicle on Company Fleet, Nissan Leaf Company Car
October – Winners at the Somerset Business Awards for the Family Business of The Year
December – Closure of Dorset Depot to Consolidate Operations at Chard Site
2019
July – Lorna Hammond takes on Managing Director Role, 3rd Generation of the Family Business.
August – £2,000,000 investment from Palletforce in Epod tracking technology
December – £425,000 Investment in Mercedes Mirrorcam Technology and Improved Safety Technology on Fleet
2020
May – Featured in the Guardian with ‘Life on the Road during Lockdown’ Photo Essay & Featured in RHA Film for Drivers by Drivers.
June – Launch of Industry Leading Technology – “Pallet Selfies” to clients through our Palletforce Alliance Portal
July – Record Volumes through the Palletforce Network & Silver Medals Awarded to C&D Staff for Lockdown Efforts.
September – Partnered with Ecologi and officially a Carbon Positive Workforce by offsetting our Carbon Footprint
Onwards – Continuing to Deliver Loads of Quality for Years to Come…
2021
Celebrating 20 years of partnership with the Palletforce Network
January – Shortlisted as a Finalist for the Somerset Business Awards 2021 in the Environmental Achievement Category
February – Nominated for 4 categories in the South West Business Awards
June – Shortlisted for Business Excellence Award at the Prestigious 2021 Motor Transport Awards.
2022
February – C&D South West Wins National Logistics Award As Brand Ambassador
Onwards – Continuing to Deliver Loads of Quality for Years to Come…
2022
February – C&D South West Wins National Logistics Award As Brand Ambassador
April – Purchased our additional Martock site
1987
Then, C&D Express Transport was founded by Charles and Darren Hammond in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
1999
C&D South West was born when Darren took the decision to relocate the business to Somerset for New Opportunities and took over the former Chard and Axminster Transport (CATS) Depot
October – C&D’s First Involvement in West Country Carnivals by providing a collection float in Chard Carnival
2001
C&D South West took the decision to join a Pallet Network and became founding shareholder members of Palletforce.
2005
Became member of the Road Haulage Association (RHA).
2011
Joined the Eco Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme
October – Celebrated the 10th Birthday of Palletforce at Alton Towers Resort
2012
Launch of the Department for Transport (DfT) GB Longer Semi Trailer Trial with 6 new trailers taken on fleet as part of the trial and an investment of £400,000
June – Launch of the Palletforce iPhone App for Delivery Tracking
December – Launch of New C&D Branding and Vehicle Livery
2013
March – Customer Service Charter Launched
July – Purchased additional yard space in Chard for Expansion
December – All vehicles fitted with full tracking technology and additional safety cameras
2014
February – Opening of Dorset Depot to Support Palletforce Operations. First time accreditation of Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme (FORS) Bronze Award
June – Presented with Networker of the Year at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner Awards
2015
June – Presented with Sales & Marketing Award at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner
October – Finalists at the Somerset Business Awards for the Environmental Award
2016
February – Surpassed the 25 million pallet mark through the Palletforce Network
March – Driver Academy Scheme Launched
June – Presented with Networker & Brand Ambassador Award
at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner
September – 15 Year Founder Member Dinner at the Palletforce Hub
October – Extended local Carnival support to 6 other Somerset Carnival Circuits to include Chard, Wellington, Taunton, Ilminster, Bridgwater, Glastonbury
2017
January – £750,000 investment in new fleet additions
July – Presented with European Export Award at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner
August – Palletforce Superhub Opened
October – Finalists at the Somerset Business Awards for the Family Business of The Year
November – Joined Somerset Chamber of Commerce
2018
March – First Electrical Vehicle on Company Fleet, Nissan Leaf Company Car
October – Winners at the Somerset Business Awards for the Family Business of The Year
December – Closure of Dorset Depot to Consolidate Operations at Chard Site
2019
July – Lorna Hammond takes on Managing Director Role, 3rd Generation of the Family Business.
August – £2,000,000 investment from Palletforce in Epod tracking technology
December – £425,000 Investment in Mercedes Mirrorcam Technology and Improved Safety Technology on Fleet
2020
May – Featured in the Guardian with ‘Life on the Road during Lockdown’ Photo Essay & Featured in RHA Film for Drivers by Drivers.
June – Launch of Industry Leading Technology – “Pallet Selfies” to clients through our Palletforce Alliance Portal
July – Record Volumes through the Palletforce Network & Silver Medals Awarded to C&D Staff for Lockdown Efforts.
September – Partnered with Ecologi and officially a Carbon Positive Workforce by offsetting our Carbon Footprint
Onwards – Continuing to Deliver Loads of Quality for Years to Come…
2021
Celebrating 20 years of partnership with the Palletforce Network
January – Shortlisted as a Finalist for the Somerset Business Awards 2021 in the Environmental Achievement Category
February – Nominated for 4 categories in the South West Business Awards
June – Shortlisted for Business Excellence Award at the Prestigious 2021 Motor Transport Awards.
2022
February – C&D South West Wins National Logistics Award As Brand Ambassador
Onwards – Continuing to Deliver Loads of Quality for Years to Come…
2022
February – C&D South West Wins National Logistics Award As Brand Ambassador
April – Purchased our additional Martock site
1987
Then, C&D Express Transport was founded by Charles and Darren Hammond in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
1999
C&D South West was born when Darren took the decision to relocate the business to Somerset for New Opportunities and took over the former Chard and Axminster Transport (CATS) Depot
October – C&D’s First Involvement in West Country Carnivals by providing a collection float in Chard Carnival
2001
C&D South West took the decision to join a Pallet Network and became founding shareholder members of Palletforce.
2005
Became member of the Road Haulage Association (RHA).
2011
Joined the Eco Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme
October – Celebrated the 10th Birthday of Palletforce at Alton Towers Resort
2012
Launch of the Department for Transport (DfT) GB Longer Semi Trailer Trial with 6 new trailers taken on fleet as part of the trial and an investment of £400,000
June – Launch of the Palletforce iPhone App for Delivery Tracking
December – Launch of New C&D Branding and Vehicle Livery
2013
March – Customer Service Charter Launched
July – Purchased additional yard space in Chard for Expansion
December – All vehicles fitted with full tracking technology and additional safety cameras
2014
February – Opening of Dorset Depot to Support Palletforce Operations. First time accreditation of Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme (FORS) Bronze Award
June – Presented with Networker of the Year at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner Awards
2015
June – Presented with Sales & Marketing Award at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner
October – Finalists at the Somerset Business Awards for the Environmental Award
2016
February – Surpassed the 25 million pallet mark through the Palletforce Network
March – Driver Academy Scheme Launched
June – Presented with Networker & Brand Ambassador Award
at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner
September – 15 Year Founder Member Dinner at the Palletforce Hub
October – Extended local Carnival support to 6 other Somerset Carnival Circuits to include Chard, Wellington, Taunton, Ilminster, Bridgwater, Glastonbury
2017
January – £750,000 investment in new fleet additions
July – Presented with European Export Award at the Palletforce Annual Gala Dinner
August – Palletforce Superhub Opened
October – Finalists at the Somerset Business Awards for the Family Business of The Year
November – Joined Somerset Chamber of Commerce
2018
March – First Electrical Vehicle on Company Fleet, Nissan Leaf Company Car
October – Winners at the Somerset Business Awards for the Family Business of The Year
December – Closure of Dorset Depot to Consolidate Operations at Chard Site
2019
July – Lorna Hammond takes on Managing Director Role, 3rd Generation of the Family Business.
August – £2,000,000 investment from Palletforce in Epod tracking technology
December – £425,000 Investment in Mercedes Mirrorcam Technology and Improved Safety Technology on Fleet
2020
May – Featured in the Guardian with ‘Life on the Road during Lockdown’ Photo Essay & Featured in RHA Film for Drivers by Drivers.
June – Launch of Industry Leading Technology – “Pallet Selfies” to clients through our Palletforce Alliance Portal
July – Record Volumes through the Palletforce Network & Silver Medals Awarded to C&D Staff for Lockdown Efforts.
September – Partnered with Ecologi and officially a Carbon Positive Workforce by offsetting our Carbon Footprint
Onwards – Continuing to Deliver Loads of Quality for Years to Come…
2021
Celebrating 20 years of partnership with the Palletforce Network
January – Shortlisted as a Finalist for the Somerset Business Awards 2021 in the Environmental Achievement Category
February – Nominated for 4 categories in the South West Business Awards
June – Shortlisted for Business Excellence Award at the Prestigious 2021 Motor Transport Awards.
2022
February – C&D South West Wins National Logistics Award As Brand Ambassador
Onwards – Continuing to Deliver Loads of Quality for Years to Come…
2022
February – C&D South West Wins National Logistics Award As Brand Ambassador
April – Purchased our additional Martock site
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