| 55 Keeping farms supplied with quality stock feed Jones Trucking prides itself on high-quality customer service. Nicki Woodlock Jones Trucking jonestrucking.co.nz are specialists in on-farm and manufacturing delivery services, operating across Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, King Country, and Canterbury. The business is led by Sarah Arden-Jones, daughter of the company’s founders, and is supported by a team of nine staff including a logistics manager, a business development manager, and a dedicated team of drivers. Founded in 1983 by Don and Gloria Jones with a single auger truck, the company has grown into a second-generation family business with a fleet of seven trucks. From its base in Tamahere, Jones Trucking operates six late-model curtain-sided trucks and one auger truck, running set delivery routes that service these regions multiple times each week. Over the years, Jones Trucking has expanded significantly. In the 1980s, Don managed the driving while Gloria handled the office and bookkeeping. In the 1990s, the company introduced curtain-sided trucks, allowing for efficient delivery of bagged animal feed throughout Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and King Country. The 2000s marked further growth, particularly in the delivery of Palm Kernel mixes for the dairy industry. At their peak, the fleet included 10 auger trucks and 4 curtain-sided trucks. In 2012, the auger vehicle division was sold, shifting the company’s focus exclusively to delivering bagged animal feed products - a service that is the main focus of the business today. Jones Trucking’s curtain-sided fleet delivers a wide range of animal-related products directly to farms and merchants including; equine feed, calf milk powder, meal pallets, supplements, and fertiliser. One dedicated equi-safe auger truck transports raw materials to Dunstan Horse Feeds, while one curtain-sided truck handles deliveries in Canterbury. The company also delivers feed products to equine retail stores such as PGG Wrightsons, Farmlands, and Farm Source and many independent merchant retailers. In addition to transport services, Jones Trucking provides secure, dry storage for customer products at its Tamahere warehouse. The business has a longstanding partnership with Dunstan Horse Feeds - established in the early 1990s - as well as other high profile manufacturers including Nutritech International, Smart Forage, Ngahiwi Farms, and seaweed fertiliser producer AgriSea. Regarding what sets Jones Trucking apart in the industry, Jones says: “We are known by those in the industry, like Dunstan and other feed manufacturers. We’re not a general carrier, we specialise in on-farm animal feed deliveries. RURAL SERVICES » Jones Trucking We have expanded our delivery zones to Waikato, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, King Country, and Canterbury areas to provide a wider delivery zone to our clients’ customers.” Jones Trucking also prides itself on high-quality customer service. Arden-Jones states: “We’re still doing what we do best – delivering stock-feeds to farms – ensuring our strong focus on service along with expanding our clientele and areas. Our clients know we provide a high quality reliable service, providing fast deliveries to their customers when they need it. We take great care of We deliver for farmers. We make animal nutrition and forage easy. Since 1915, Nutritech has been providing New Zealand farmers with animal nutrition that works. For over 10 years, Jones Trucking has been helping us serve our rural friends by delivering our products to their doorsteps. Jones Trucking delivers for us. the products while in transit and during delivery and rarely have damage.”Looking to the future, Jones says: “We want to increase our demand for warehousing in Tamahere and grow our presence in the new regions we’ve expanded to, while maintaining our focus on service for our clients.” PARTNER WITH US TODAY: Contact P&B Group to learn how we can support your business STRONGER TOGETHER: P&B Group & Jones Trucking 07 847 5241 | 021 275 8885 office@pandbgroup.co.nz pandbgroup.co.nz At P&B Group, we take pride in supporting businesses that keeps industries moving forward. We stand alongside Jones Trucking WE OFFER - • HEAVY & LIGHT MECHANICAL - COFS / WOFS • MACHINERY, FARMING EQUIPMENT • AUTO ELECTRICAL • AUTO AIR & REFRIGERATION • AGENTS FOR HYUNDAI & UD TRUCKS • SERVICING REPAIRS • PARTS • DESIGN • BATTERIES • ACCESORIES
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