| 17 Shift + Ctrl Click to edit Chapter Name Shift + Ctrl Click to edit Feature Name In 2021 Soraya Gommans established BBT Logistics, a heavy transport business. It was created to support the family’s civil road contracting company, carting aggregate to enable the civil work to be operated more efficiently. Extensive fleet of modern trucks Subsequently BBT Logistics offered its transport services to larger Manawatu based client such as Fulton Hogan. Based in Bunnythorpe, between Feilding and Palmerston North in Manawatu, BBT Logistics operational reach is primarily the Manawatu and throughout the lower North Island. “Our core customers are aggregate and civil companies, along with some private local customers,” says Soraya. BBT Logistics boasts an extensive fleet of modern trucks and options for all its clients and customers. The company’s services include aggregate cartage and delivery of all stone products which are sourced from its own quarry. “We also cart and deliver hotmix for clients, such as Fulton Hogan, for their projects.” Soraya says the company takes pride in the fact that BBT Logistics can provide round-the-clock service to meet its clients specific project needs. “We pride ourselves in providing the best service possible to our clients and we understand they have deadlines to meet.” Ten staff are employed, predominantly truck drivers carrying either class 4 or 5 licences. Soraya says she is very particular in screening new drivers to ensure they are the right fit for her vision. “I ensure they understand the values the business is founded on and also know where I want to take the company into the future. All drivers are offered extra training and professional development to upgrade their skills wherever possible.” BBT Logistics operates a fleet of Mitsubishi FUSO and Mack trucks. Asked what makes the company so successful Soraya says a woman leading a transport company, carrying over 20 years experience in the civil industry, able to maintain the fleet herself and with very high standards about her business, has created the company it is today. “I’m in constant contact with all of my clients, they can contact me at any time of the day or night. I’m always available to provide them with the very best service we’re capable of delivering. I love the transporting sector, have a great team on board and wonderful customers to engage with.” Soraya Gommans 021 356 469 bbt.logistics@outlook.com Proudly supporting Fulton Hogan on another successful project.
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