A BIRSTALL-based haulage firm has made a senior appointment.

Dave Webster first joined Bedfords Transport as a casual driver and moved up through the ranks to become a transport manager, general manager and now group operations director.

He will have responsibility for the smooth running of Bedfords’ main depot and also overall responsibility for subsidiary company LinQ Alliance.

Mr Webster will continue his relationship with key contacts in the Bedfords portfolio and will also now be heavily involved in promoting LinQ’s new partnership pledge.

Bedfords Transport is a major shareholder and founder member of the PalletForce network and offers nationwide distribution for single pallets to double deck articulated vehicle loads. The company has more than 130 employees.