Entries by Nick Chadaway

DMN expands vehicle storage capacity to over 1000 extra vehicles

  October 2023 – DMN Fleet Services has opened four additional vehicle storage sites, in strategic locations, to improve transport efficiency, reduce carbon footprint and meet increased demand for storage sp ace. The new sites are in Hixon, Staffordshire, Romford, to service within the M25 and South-East, Peterborough, and Livingston. Each site is fully equipped […]

DMN Logistics gains ISO-certified accreditation

DMN Logistics has been awarded ISO 9001,14001, 27001 and 45001 accreditation certificates from the British Assessment Bureau, demonstrating competence and integrity within the Group as well as adding additional reassurance to stakeholders and customers. The British Assessment Bureau offers UKAS-accredited certification and is the only government-backed body for ISO certification in the UK. Accreditation determines […]

PlaterPal owner heads for new role at DMN

3rd August 2023 – Daz Johnson, director and founder of PlaterPal, has been appointed Transport Operations Manager at JLL Vehicle Distribution, which is now part of DMN Group JLL Vehicle Distribution offers specialist boutique and EV vehicle transporter operations for Norton Way, Inchcape Audi and Autorola as well as other large dealer groups, vehicle brokers […]

DMN Logistics acquires EV logistics specialist JLL Vehicle Distribution

DMN Logistics has completed the acquisition of JLL Vehicle Distribution, boosting its EV and transported vehicle logistics operation. Alvechurch-based JLL Vehicle Distribution, established as a father and son business in 2010, offers boutique and EV transport operations for Inchcape, Autorola, Audi as well as other large dealer groups, vehicle brokers and multiple brands. The business […]

Business growth at DMN Logistics leads to relocation to larger premises

In anticipation of future growth, it is relocating its staff and business activities to larger premises that will also enable the business to have the capacity to accommodate in excess of 300 vehicles in a secure hardstanding storage environment just off J1 M5 near West Bromwich. DMN Logistics, a Birmingham-based national vehicle movement and inspection […]

2023 to be another challenging year but we remain optimistic

7th December 2022 – Recruitment, price hikes, supply shortages and the rise in EV registrations will continue to challenge the vehicle logistics sector but do provide opportunities for growth, according to Birmingham-based national vehicle movement and inspection firm DMN Logistics. Delivery driver recruitment problems have been a recurring theme throughout 2022 and are likely to remain […]

EV Handovers are vital

Handover is becoming an increasingly vital part of the vehicle delivery process as more fleets adopt electric vehicles (EVs), according to DMN Logistics. The Birmingham-based national vehicle movement and inspection firm says handover is the driver’s best chance to find out as much information about their new vehicle. With the increase in online vehicle transactions, […]

Electric Vehicle Logistics : A challenge or an opportunity

The traditional road-driven, single vehicle delivery (trade plate logistics) is a well established sector within the automotive industry. Largely unchanged for a long period, it has in recent years evolved to include data capture at the point of collection and delivery, developing a skilled workforce carrying out in-depth roadside inspections to BVRLA standards, supporting the […]

Can your dealership support online sales ?

With dealer forecourts set to remain closed for the current time the shift to online sales is increasing. This brings challenges with it, but also opportunity. Going forward we are likely to see more operating models where the first time a buyer will see the physical vehicle they have purchased is when it arrives on […]