HAULAGE firm Bedfords Transport has embarked on a new partnership to extend its range of services.

The Birstall-based company has set up a parcel delivery service with Ex-Trak Intelligent Parcel Solutions – with help from Bedfords’ website.

Under the agreement, a Bedfords vehicle will make daily parcel collections with customers able to track and trace their parcels online.

The parcel will then be processed and passed on to Ex-Trak’s delivery network.

A fully comprehensive customer support service will be available.

The delivery network already comprises major next-day parcel delivery organisations including DHL, UK Mail, City Link and UPS, who will also supply a comprehensive international service.

Ex-Trak is a web-based service that operates through associates’ own sites.

The service manages the sending of every consignment including online label creation, real-time tracking, margin analysis and billing information.

Roy Redihough, business development manager for Bedfords, said the company provided the strength of its national network to Ex-Trak along with its outstanding record for reliability.

Mr Redihough will take the role of dedicated account manager for the service, giving customers one point of contact.

He said: “The parcel service is new to Bedfords and will be an extra string to the company’s bow.

“It is an ideal use of our extensive network and a service that can add value for both existing and new customers, especially those looking for a cost effective yet reliable carrier.”