It is with immense pride that we announce that our Founder & MD by order of the British Empire, Thomas Huw Owen, is awarded an MBE for services to Employment & to the community in Llanelli & South Wales
As a family we are delighted for this recognition for his contributions 💙
If any Ukrainian drivers need a safe place to park up their truck in order to return home, then please get in touch with us.
We will keep your vehicle safe and secure FOC until you return. 🇺🇦
#ukraine
#ukrainiantruckdriver
#sos
🔵⚪️GIVEAWAY TIME⚪️🔵 In the spirit of Christmas, we’re giving away a jam packed OWENS GROUP goody bag which includes a box of the fab
@gowercottagebrownies
😍 All you need to do is like this tweet & comment a friend’s name below. Winner’s name will be chosen at random Friday 🎅🏻
We are incredibly saddened as a Group to hear of the passing of our dear friend Phil Bennett. A gentleman in every sense of the word. Our deepest condolences go to Pat, Steven and James at this sad time. He will be missed beyond measure by all who knew him.
A delivery today to Cardiff’s Principality Stadium - now acting as a 2,000 bed field hospital to ease pressure on the NHS from the coronavirus pandemic.
Named ‘Dragons Heart Hospital’ - this is the 2nd biggest hospital after the Nightingale Hospital in London.
#nhs
#StayHome
WE ARE BEYOND THRILLED TO BE AWARDED LARGE FLEET OF THE YEAR 2020 AT THE
@TheWTAwards
TIME TO CELEBRATE OUR AMAZING TEAMS SUCCESS - RECOGNITION OF THEIR OUTSTANDING HARD WORK 💙
#WTA20
We are so incredibly proud to have been the first vehicle to run toll free over the
#SevernBridge
into Wales - new beginnings for Welsh economy - the journey has just started 🔵⚪️
Hip hip hooray! 🥳🎉🎊 Today our founder and Chairman Huw Owen MBE celebrates a very special birthday! In our milestone 50th year of business, we’d like to wish Huw a wonderful 70th birthday on behalf of us all at
#TeamOwens
🥂🎉🥂 You are an inspiration to us all! 😊
Thank you to
@scarlets_rugby
for their warm welcome at their annual Player Sponsor’s luncheon.
@DavidOwen10
was present to accept
@LeighHalfpenny1
jersey for the given season as a gesture of thanks for our sponsorship. We look forward to offering our continued support in 2018/19
Last night a fire took hold at our warehouse in Kingsway, Bridgend. Emergency services attended within minutes & our staff exited the warehouse safely. Sincere gratitude to all emergency services who attended & apologies to any businesses impacted by this unfortunate incident.
Delivering a staggering 835 parcels today to Morriston Hospital 🏥
These parcels are in response to a local appeal for basic necessities to be purchased for patients who are now unable to receive visitors
There really are some amazing people in this time of need 💙
#StayHome
Heartfelt thanks to everyone who has reached out with support after Friday’s incident. South Wales Police have arrested a 25-year-old local man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. The person is NOT an Owens employee. Sincere apologies to those affected by the fire
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We will remember them
#RemembranceDay
Thank you to all of our truckers who are working as hard and as fast as they can to fulfil commitments to our customers during these difficult times.
You are keeping the UK stocked with much needed supplies - most of whom working away from home and your loved ones.
Stay safe 💙
🚛🌍 Exciting news! Owens Group rejoins the European Logistics market, offering part & full load transportation into Europe. Our first journey took us to stunning Switzerland & Italy, delivering goods with precision & care.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates!🙌
#owensgroupuk
💙 ANOTHER FANTASTIC HQ TOWN CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL💙 THANK YOU TO OUR DEDICATED DRIVERS FOR GIVING UP THEIR OWN TIME FOR THESE PROCESSIONS. WITHOUT YOU GUYS, SUCH EVENTS WOULD NOT EXIST. CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN IS OFFICIALY ON! 🎄 👉🏻head over to fb & insta for more pics & vids 👉🏻
🎄Have you ever wondered how Santa manages to get all of your gifts delivered in time for Christmas? 🎅🏻
Last week we showed
@LeighHalfpenny1
how we add a sprinkling of festive magic to proceedings 💫🚛💫
@DyfedRecycling
@scarlets_rugby
And so.... here they are... parked up for Christmas Day... and then it’ll be time to start all over again! A very Merry Christmas to one and all
#owensspotters
#owensgroup
We're taking a look back at the unveiling of our amazing Owens Group stand at Parc Y Scarlets, pictured with our Chairman, Huw Owen and the
@scarlets_rugby
squad. Seeing our name up there every game is something we're incredibly proud of, showing how far we've come!🏉🙌
COMMERCIAL | We're delighted to officially welcome
@owensgroupuk
to the Scarlets family as one of our new kit partners. Looking forward to the season ahead.
#inthepack
It was a pleasure to have our Chairman Huw Owen MBE & wife/Director Carol join us at Pembrey on the weekend! Their grandsons Wil & Celt even made an appearance!
They were blown away by our flagship truck in tribute to Phil Bennett. We're thrilled they love it as much as we do!💙
Looking forward to the arrival of our 40
new DAF XG's, joining the Owens Group fleet just in
time for our Christmas peak 🚛
Let us know and send us a picture if you see one on
the road😆🚛🙌
#owensgroupuk
#drivenbypeople
#DAF
💪 Pure grit
15 soldiers pushing a lorry out of the snow at Magor services in Monmouthshire
👍 Adam Lawrence Webbs International Removals
#Walessnow
#UKsnow
#StormEmma
🔵⚪️ WHAT A NIGHT! ⚪️🔵 WINNERS in the ‘Services’ category at
#WestWalesBiz
awards 2019 & also OVERALL WINNERS of
#WestWalesBiz
of the year 2019. True testimony to the teams that get us this recognition & in our HQ town! 🎉
To say we are thrilled is an understatement! This award is true testimony to our amazing teams who work relentlessly 24/7 - This award is to all of you at Owens Group. Thank you 💙
@TheWTAwards
Now to the final award of the evening! The award for Transport Operator of the Year goes to…
@owensgroupuk
! Huge congratulations to the team at Owens! What a great achievement!
#WTA19
#Wales
#Transport
#Awards
✨ Breaking News ✨ We are all absolutely delighted to be opening a strategically-located depot in the Welsh capital located on Cardiff Docks! Fantastic development during our 50th anniversary of the business!
#TeamOwens
#Drivenbypeople
#Fiftyyears
💥💯💙❤️💙🥂👊👏
Yesterday’s announcements will have caused much sadness, anxiety and disappointment to many
If you feel let down and need to chat please DM us - we may not have the answers but can certainly lend a ear to listen
Nobody is alone in this storm 🌈
#StaySafe
Proud winners of the West Wales Business Award for Services 2018 - awarded at Llanelli’s Stradey Park Hotel on Friday 19th January. A true testimony to the hard work executed by our teams day in day out. Well done all 👍
🌟 GIVEAWAY TIME 🌟
We have TWO PAIRS of •••
@scarlets_rugby
v
@dragonsrugby
TICKETS for this Saturday April 16th to giveaway‼️
⏰ 19:35 📍Parc Y Scarlets
All you have to do is:
1. Like & RT this post
2.Follow our page
Winners will be selected at random 10am Friday🍀
An exciting day for Owens Group today as our staff begin working at our new hub in the Welsh Capital! Strategically located in Cardiff Docks, this depot will attract investment, future jobs, business growth & increased operational efficiency!
A great way to kick off 2023! 🚛
A proud moment seeing our trucks pass our HQ in procession tonight to Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli - honking for our carers and key workers
We will applaud you always
Diolch - Thank you 💙
#keyworkers
#nhswales
#GIG
#NHS
#clapforkeyworkers
We are thrilled to announce work is set to begin on our next superhub site in Magor mid-January. This purpose-built development includes a 156,500 sq ft warehouse with office space & additional HGV parking. We anticipate handover of the completed facility in late 2023!
#teamowens
H O W • I T ‘ S • G O I N G 🔛
These DO NOT disappoint!
Replacing 90% of our Carrington fleet, x60 FH 460 Globetrotter tractor units - our first
@VolvoTrucksUK
order since 2005.
Superb service and delivery by
@ThomasHardieUK
!
A snippet of how we have assisted
@WelshGovernment
in its logistical efforts to distribute PPE inbound this week into Cardiff Airport
An amazing achievement by this multi organisation plan
We are thrilled to have been able to assist
#nhs
#ppe
#savelives
#stayhome
We’re working hard to maintain supply chains of Personal Protective Equipment.
So far, we’ve distributed 70m pieces of PPE to frontline health and care staff.
This week, we also welcomed shipments of 660,000 fluid-resistant gowns 👇
Covid Patient Appeal
Proud to be able to offer our services
Our drivers and warehouse teams are true professionals who will support through the storing, sorting and distribution of these much needed items
Follow the link in the original post to make your purchase today 💙
Can you help us? Today we’ve launched our
@amazon
wish-list to support patients who are running out of basic essentials because they have no visitors to bring in fresh supplies. To support our COVID-19 Patient Appeal, please click:
#thankyou
On behalf of
@owensgroupuk
, our hearts and thoughts go out to the Royal family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II today. Sending much love and strength at this sad time. She will always be remembered for her decades of selfless service. We are forever grateful ❤️
M E E T • D A L E 🤝
📍33 years old
📍Llanelli, South Wales
📍Skip driver ⏭ CLASS 1 HGV
With the help of the Group, Dale joined the team of Class 2 Trampers before passing his Class 1 HGV last week!
CONGRATULATIONS DALE!
Dale will now be based at Llanelli as a C1 Tramper
Footage sent in by an Owens Spotter @ Magor Services today showing the Army assisting in helping to move a stranded truck! Wow! You guys are amazing! Thank you!
#stormemma2018
#owensspotters
#owensgroup
This weekend, we got to showcase these beauties at Truckfest South West, along with an array of other incredible trucks of all shapes and sizes including American rigs, customised trucks, emergency vehicles & vintage trucks. Fab event! ♥️
An exciting day at our new HQ in Bynea launching our ↩️
‘Careers in Logistics Seminar’
First to trial were our partners from the
@scarlets_rugby
@wynjones2
@ScottWilliams_1
@SteffThom3
Engaging with those wishing to explore future career options & opportunities
🔵⚪️
With just 1 hour until the UK leaves the EU - there is only one certainty - it is these wheels that will keep the country moving.
More poignant than ever to support British business and move forward in a positive manner
Let’s keep the UK trucking 🇬🇧
#BrexitDay
We'd like to congratulate brothers Callum & Kyle Letheren, who walked 45 miles from Dafen Park to Tenby beach yesterday to help raise vital funds for their Dad’s life-threatening cancer treatment.
To donate to this incredibly worthy cause, click below👇
Here closes another week of lockdown and the beginning of a new month
Reflecting but keeping positive about progress
Our teams have astonished us with their resilience, integral to the logistics of this country - we appreciate each and every one of them
Keep looking forward💙
If you need it, want it, use it or eat it - you can bet it came to you via a truck •••
#NationalLorryWeek
highlighting how vital the logistics industry is to our day to day lives
@RHANews
A Welsh - Family run business - with more than 40 years experience in our industry
Keeping these wheels turning during unprecedented times
Supplying much needed essentials to people more than ever
Proud to be key workers
@WalesOnline
#ThereWithYou
Great turnout at this weekend’s Porthcawl Truck Gathering where we got another chance to showcase these beauties! 🤩
The event, now in its 8th year, has a variety of trucks & attractions for all the family.
Join us tomo from 12pm-4pm at Sandy Bay, Porthcawl, CF36 5DB 🚛🚚🛻
Tonight on BBC's Truckers: Life on the Road, you’ll see our trucker, Tigger, picking up an AB InBev delivery.
We're proud to say Owens Group has been awarded the AB InBev UK Best Service Level 2022 Award, as their top performing UK haulier. We're honored to receive this award!🙌
Exiting news from Owens Group! Read here about our latest acquisition! Growth in times of adverse economic conditions. A startegic move to grow our business in key economic areas. Another reason to always choose us
#growth
#business
#economy
#investment
#owensgroup
We are pleased to be continuing our relationship with
@CloseBrothersVH
with 21 new
@DAFTrucksUK
CF460’s brought into service this week to support peak volumes & long term vehicle restock. Thank you once again for your impeccable service & delivery 👏
On the 3rd day of Christmas Owens Group gave to me... a landmark development project!
Owens Groups' biggest project is coming to Magor! 2023 will see the project begin, developing our gateway into and out of Wales. We can't wait for this Magor site to take us to the next level🚚
Owens Group are thrilled to have been shortlisted in two categories!
Haulier of the Year & Large Fleet of the year!
Great teamwork and effort by all of our employees to get us this recognition - Well done all 👏
Congratulations to all other nominees - we are all winners 💙
The Wales Transport Awards shortlist has been ANNOUNCED!! Head over to our website today to see the list of wonderful companies that have made it through to this years awards!!
#WTA20
#Congratulations
#Wales
#Transport
#WellDone
We are super excited to launch our first ever livery partnership with
@ROCKWOOLUK
. As part of this partnership, we will have joint-branded DAF XG’s and branded trailers enter our fleet. These beautiful red and white branded trucks can be spotted on the road from mid January!
🌟COMPETITION TIME🌟
In conjunction with
@PembreyCircuit
WIN a PAIR of tickets to the BRITISH TRUCK RACING CHAMPIONSHIP including CONVOY CYMRU this weekend (7th & 8th May) To enter➡️
1. Like & RT this post
2. Follow us &
@PembreyCircuit
Winner selected at random 05/05 ☘️
Truckers: Life on the Road episode 4 airs on BBC One Wales & iPlayer tonight at 7:30pm!
This episode, our 50th anniversary fun day is held😆🙌 DJ Jagger also returns to the driving seat as he prepares to retake his HGV test. Tune in to see if it will be second time lucky?🤞🚛
LAUNCH DAY •••
One of 77 brand new
@mantruckbusuk
joining our expanding fleet
Great feedback thus far on performance and stats - all part of our desire to sustain continued growth in our sector 🚛
📦 VACANCIES @ MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ACROSS SOUTH WALES & THE WEST COUNTRY
📦 OWNER DRIVERS WELCOME
📦 VAN CAN BE SUPPLIED
📦 CONTACT darren.mayers
@owensgroup
.uk
What a year! The biggest in terms of volume in the company’s history with wk 49 totalling over 5000 full artic load deliveries!
None of this would be possible without our dedicated teams. We thank you all equally. To all of our followers we wish you a very Merry Christmas 🎄
Today we were delighted to welcome the Deputy Minister for Climate Change Lee Waters and The Road Haulage Association Operations Manager for the Wales region Rhys Williams to our Bynea HQ, as part of
#NationalLorryWeek
.
#RHA
#owensgroupuk
#drivenbypeople
Join us this weekend at Pembrey! We’ll be displaying our new & vintage trucks at this year’s Convoy Cymru, so come to say hello!
Our brand-new flagship truck will also be making its debut, designed with a special tribute to the late & great Phil Bennett, this isn’t one to miss!