A LONG established freight firm has joined a national network.

Prestons Fuel and Haulage of Earby has become the latest company to link up with the Palletways network and will cover the BB postcode area.

Palletways currently delivers around 2,750 pallets every day from a centralised warehouse in Staffordshire.

"It is a tremendous vote of confidence in us and recognition of the success that we have had to date that we are the new Palletways representative for this area," said Roger Tout, general manager of Prestons which operates a fleet of 25 vehicles and employs 40 people.

Preston will now be responsible for all collections and deliveries within its area.

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