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Superior Express – All transport solutions sorted!
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hree letters within the Superior Express name – PER – aptly sum up the Dublin 12 company’s philosophy. That is, transport and distribution ‘per’ the customer needs. Add in a nationwide and personal service, throw in warehousing and contract hire, and you’ve got the fi rm established by Brian and Deirdre Cleary in 1987, in a nutshell.
technologies, we can plan and deliver all our client’s distribution and supply chain needs, both nationally and internationally,” explained Brian Cleary.
of staff, we now run an extensive operation, with a fleet of 80 vehicles operating from 12 locations across the island of Ireland,” Brian explained.
As the company heads into its third decade of business, Superior Express has future-proofed the fi rm with investment in structures, technology and vehicle fleet to facilitate expansion plans, which also includes offering a European service. Most significant perhaps is achieving ISO 9001 and ISO 18001 accreditation for Quality Management Systems and Occupational Health & Safety Management.
With all of their drivers having been trained in Good Distribution Practice, Superior Express enjoys a long held reputation in providing a fast, reliable and efficient service. This has been recognised by Fleet Transport with Superior Express qualifying as a fi nalist in the 2016 Irish Haulier of the Year programme. “With the ongoing changes and demands on transport companies, we have remained flexible and innovative, providing a wide range of transport solutions,” added Brian. This level of efficiency, matched with recent technological advancements and cost-effective solutions, ensures that Superior Express retains and maintains its competitive edge.
Additionally Superior goes one step further in offering a special contract hire package, where a vehicle and driver are provided to the client full time for the duration of the contract. “We can brand the vehicle with the client’s logo and brand information, and deliver the vehicle to the client with one of our highly experienced drivers,” said Brian.
Substantial investment which is bearing fruit has been directed towards Information Technology (IT), customer support and driver training. “Our staff have the experience and expertise to ensure that all supply chain needs are met in the most efficient and cost effective manner. Using the latest
However there is no resting on laurels. Even during the recession, the vehicle fleet was constantly upgraded. Whatever the customer requirements, there is a suitable type of truck, trailer or van available. “We can handle any courier, haulage or transportation requirement. With the help of a great team
Location, location, location. Th ree of the most important words when selling property, but the same can be said when sett ing up a business of this nature. Superior, based at the Western Industrial Estate just off the Naas Road in Dublin 12, is within a short distance of the M50, with the M1 to the North, the N4 road West, and N11 and N7 to the South all close by. Another storage hub is situated at the Robinhood Industrial Estate, with similar easy access to the major junctions around Dublin. At the Dublin 12 site which spans 1.5 acres, over 40,000 sq. ft. of warehousing is available for customers can to pallets at an economical rate. Full storage and order fulfi lment services are provided with excellent back-up. “We use a stock control system so we can track packages, parcels and pallets at all times.” Storage and next day delivery make up the bulk of the daily activities at Superior Express. It sees further growth potential in its Same Day delivery service around Dublin city. “We deliver post, parcels and pallets nationwide (to the 32 counties) within 24
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