Ninatrans equips 100% of its fleet with Trimble
Ninatrans equips 100% of its fleet with Trimble Ninatrans is a transport company that has always been at the forefront of telematics solutions. The Leuven-based company has just harmonized its fleet management by equipping all its trucks with Trimble equipment. One of the reasons for Ninatrans’ success in the time-critical transportation market are the choices it has made in terms of innovation and technology. This has especially been the case since current CEO Benny Smets took over the reins of the company in 1993. Recently, he decided to equip the entire fleet (300 trucks) with Trimble telematics solutions: all Ninatrans trucks are equipped with a new on-board computer and a new tablet. “With the various acquisitions we made, we had several telematics systems,” Benny Smets explains. “After an extensive, objective investigation into the best technology, Trimble – which Ninatrans has been using for more than 20 years – still came out on top. In addition to basic functions such as navigation, drivers always have the right information available via the tablet about the goods being transported, agreed delivery dates and related documents. All this information must be properly provided to drivers and must be available at all times. able to provide quick and efficient feedback on delivery status, with intelligent data sharing providing additional transparency. The most important thing about the technology is the ease of use it brings to drivers.” Benny Smets also emphasizes the positive impact of Trimble’s solutions on safety: “The software maps performance and analyzes driver behavior. The video intelligence function of the on-board computer also evaluates the data and provides tips for improvement. It also ensures that driving and rest periods are respected. Finally, we see Trimble as a forerunner in data management and in the integration of new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence. Automatic data collection makes our performance measurable. You can collect a lot of data, but I often compare data to crude oil. Trimble helps us convert that crude oil into usable fuel. For example, we know at any time the location and status of each shipment, the loading, unloading and transit times, and the speed at which deliveries are processed. We also know in real time what the costs and margins are for each shipment, which is crucial in an industry where efficiency and results are all-important.”
Day of the truck driver 2024
Day of the truck driver 2024 DAY OF THE TRUCK DRIVER 2024. Yesterday was truck driver’s day. Continuing our tradition of previous years, we put an extra spotlight on our drivers. Once again, we sincerely thank them for their daily commitment and hard work every day!
Ninatrans acquires transport and logistics company All Road International.
Ninatrans acquires transport and logistics company All Road International. Ninatrans acquires transport and logistics company All Road International. All Road International (ARI) is a family-run transport and logistics company based in Düren, Germany. ARI is active in the FTL and LTL cargo market throughout Europe, with a focus on Germany, England, France and Spain. “This acquisition will enable us to further develop and significantly expand this strategically important distribution segment, strengthening our position in the market and taking advantage of new growth opportunities,” Ninatrans said. Over the past decades, ARI has built up a stable and loyal customer base. Managing director Andreas Reul (80) will soon take a well-deserved retirement. Thanks to this transfer to Ninatrans, he is optimistic about the future of ARI. All Road International will continue to operate as an independent business unit. Michael and Nicole Reul, the founder’s children, and Amin Karrakchou will continue to have an active management role within All Road International. ARI will make use of the expertise and innovations within the Ninatrans group, with the various transport entities also reinforcing each other operationally. In addition, there is also a geographical match. According to Benny Smets, CEO of Ninatrans, this acquisition opens the door to interesting opportunities, such as the development of transport activities (Road Feeder Services) for the nearby airports of Cologne, Liège and Maastricht. “This acquisition is in line with our ambition to become a major European player in international time-critical transport.” All Road International has about a hundred employees, has a fleet of about 70 tractors and 90 trailers, and has a warehouse of 4500m² with cross-dock facilities for customers.
DHL and Ninatrans reach new milestone with electric trucks
DHL and Ninatrans reach new milestone with electric trucks DHL and Ninatrans reach new milestone with electric trucks DHL and Ninatrans together have reached a new milestone with the introduction of two fully electric trucks from Ninatrans, which will operate exclusively for DHL. These 100% electric trucks mark an important step towards a CO2-neutral future in road transport. Equipped with two powerful electric motors, a range of 300 kilometers and continuous power of 490KW, these Volvo FM Electric distribution trucks are perfectly suited for regional transport. The trucks not only offer a smooth driving experience, but also an emission-free solution that is in line with both companies’ sustainability goals. “With these trucks we want to lead the way in emission-free road transport,” says Stijn Verbeeck, Physical Operations Director at DHL. Together with David Bellon, Head of Airfreight Belgium, he emphasizes the pride in being among the first in the industry. David Bellon adds, “Sustainability is one of the strategic pillars for DHL. The goal is to completely decarbonize our operations by 2050. One way we do this is by investing in initiatives like this one. We are proud to have the largest fleet of electric vehicles in the logistics sector and the highest share of sustainable jet fuel (SAF) of any airline worldwide in 2023. This is the beginning of a promising journey together with Ninatrans.” DHL and Ninatrans continue to work together and look forward with anticipation to further developments in electric vehicles. While these first trucks will travel their routes in Brussels, both companies are already planning the next steps to realize their shared vision of sustainable logistics. Benny Smets emphasizes the strategic role of this innovation: “This is a logical next step for Ninatrans, which has been investing in sustainable solutions for years. The experience we gain with these first electric vehicles will help us support our customers in their future choices towards more green solutions for transporting their goods. In doing so, we are looking at all possibilities, ranging from electric over HVO and Bio-LNG to hydrogen solutions.” Charging of these vehicles will take place at DHL’s site. Investment is also being made in a 180 kW DC fast charger on the Ninatrans site in Leuven that will allow an electric truck to be charged within 3 hours.
Job: Junior Sales Representative
Job: JUNIOR SALES REPRESENTATIVE General information Ninatrans is a family-owned company specialized in time-critical shipments, serving customers in Belgium and abroad. The election as Transporter of the Year 2013, indicates that caring for our people, customers and their goods is our motto. Because of this election, we want to do even better and are therefore looking for motivated colleagues to do so. Job Description At Ninatrans, we believe that success begins with having a strong team of driven professionals. As a growing company in the transportation sector, we face exciting challenges and new opportunities. To realize our ambitions, we are looking for a commercial talent who not only shares our vision, but also has the necessary energy and skills to turn it into measurable results. Are you someone who is driven by achieving goals, has a passion for customer relations and commercial success, and is not afraid to take responsibility? Then we are looking for you! At Ninatrans we offer you the opportunity to develop yourself, use your talents and be part of a dynamic team where your contribution really makes a difference. Think and help develop and execute sales strategies to meet our goals. Collaborate with our Customer Success team to manage customer relationships and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction Conduct market research to find potential customers and spot the latest trends. Prepare and give presentations and proposals to potential customers. Answering customer questions and giving them the right information about our services. Collaborate with other teams to ensure customers have a top-notch experience. Track sales performance and report regularly to management. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field. Between 0 and 2 years of experience in a similar role. If you have knowledge of the transportation industry or have initial experience in it, this is a nice plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. You get on well with people and build relationships easily. A good knowledge of Dutch, French and English. You are comfortable with M365 and computers. You have a strong desire to succeed and achieve targets. What we offer Ninatrans offers you a challenging position as Operations Supervisor within a growing, international company. A competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and advancement. A dynamic work environment with a strong focus on teamwork and innovation. The opportunity to make a significant contribution to the growth and success of our company. Need help? Not sure exactly what we’re looking for or just want clarification? We’d be happy to chat with you and clear things up for you. Anytime +32 16 38 73 49 jobs@ninatrans.com Apply for this Job
Ninatrans receives certificate of inclusive enterprise from Sterpunt Inclusief Ondernemen.
Ninatrans receives certificate of inclusive enterprise from Sterpunt Inclusief Ondernemen. ninatrans RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF INCLUSIVE ENTERPRISE FROM STERPUNT INCLUSIEF ONDERNEMEN Since 2017, Sterpunt Inclusief ondernemen has been awarding this certificate annually as positive recognition for companies that actually take steps in inclusive entrepreneurship and offer work experience opportunities to people distanced from the labor market. Within the framework of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Ninatrans strives to pay sufficient attention to attracting job seekers and creating sustainable employment for its own employees.
Job: Garage Aid
Job: Garage Aid General information Ninatrans is a family-owned company specialized in time-critical shipments, serving customers in Belgium and abroad. The election as Transporter of the Year 2013, indicates that caring for our people, customers and their goods is our motto. Because of this election, we want to do even better and are therefore looking for motivated colleagues to do so. Job Description As Garage Aid, you will be part of Ninatrans internal fleet team. We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who will focus on the following: Maintenance and repair work. Organization and order. Perform interventions. Cleaning and basic tool maintenance. PRofile You have a flexible attitude. You have a well-kept appearance. You are customer friendly. You can work on time. You posses a driver’s license C and CE, but is not a must. Job related competences You will perform work on heavy commercial vehicles and trucks. Perform maintenance operations or quick service interventions on vehicles. Prepare a vehicle before delivery or use (cleaning inside and out, refilling fluid levels, etc.). Clean up the work area and perform basic maintenance on tools and equipment. You record the follow-up data of the interventions and transmit the information to the relevant department. You conduct road tests with private or industrial vehicles. Determine the nature of the intervention based on technical records and indications from experts and clients. You sort recovered components and fluids and transfer them to treatment or storage areas (batteries, hydrocarbons, lubricants, etc.). Personal competences Carefull independence Flexibility Customer focus Self-development Can work in a team What we offer Ninatrans offers you a challenging position as garage aid within a growing, international company. Ninatrans offers an salary package according to the CAO. Immediate employment Need help? Not sure exactly what we’re looking for or just want clarification? We’d be happy to chat with you and clear things up for you. Anytime +32 16 38 73 49 jobs@ninatrans.com Apply for this Job
Day of the truck driver 2023
Day of the truck driver 2023 Day of the truck driver Day in day out, bad or good weather, traffic jams or not, we are very thankful for having drivers with so much commitment! Dag in dag uit, weer of geen weer, met of zonder file, we mogen onze chauffeurs dankbaar zijn voor hun toewijding, elke dag opnieuw! Jour après jour, qu’il fasse beau ou mauvais, qu’il y ait des embouteillages ou non, nous sommes très reconnaissants d’avoir des chauffeurs aussi engagés!
Job: Junior Accountant
Job: Junior Accountant General information Ninatrans is a family-owned company specialized in time-critical shipments, serving customers in Belgium and abroad. The election as Transporter of the Year 2013, indicates that caring for our people, customers and their goods is our motto. Because of this election, we want to do even better and are therefore looking for motivated colleagues to do so. JOB DESCRIPTION As Junior Accountant, you will be part of Ninatrans internal accountant team. We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who will focus on the following: Sales invoices and reminders Purchase invoices General administration Calculation profile You have a higher education in an economic field You have initial experience in a similar position You have a satisfactory knowledge of Dutch, French and English. Job related competences Booking purchase and sales invoices Booking financial transactions Organization and follow-up of financial records Preparation of VAT returns Preparation of interim and year-end balance sheets Document coding, filing and archiving You will follow up on payments Personal competences Can work in a team Stress-resistant Communicative Flexibility Creative Dynamic Accurate What we offer Ninatrans offers you a challenging position as junior accountant within a growing, international company. We provide an attractive salary and the opportunity to grow further. A salary package in proportion to your competences A challenging job in a dynamic working environment A modern workplace with the right tools and contemporary technology A job with responsibility and independence A job in a company that is growing, together we build the future A job in a company that pursues a sustainable policy as much as possible Need help? Not sure exactly what we’re looking for or just want clarification? We’d be happy to chat with you and clear things up for you. Anytime +32 16 38 73 49 jobs@ninatrans.com Apply for this Job
Ninatrans creates branch in Spain
Ninatrans creates branch in Spain Ninatrans creates branch in Spain A few days ago Ninatrans established a new subsidiary called Ninatrans Iberia. This allows the company to further expand its time-critical air freight traffic between the Iberian Peninsula and the rest of the European continent, but it also reflects the increased ambitions of the Leuven-based company. In addition to its national transport activities, Ninatrans is currently active in air cargo transport from the airports of Brussels and Liège in Belgium, Leipzig in Germany, Prague in the Czech Republic, Bratislava in Slovakia and now Madrid in Spain. The specialty is “time-critical” cargo transport by road between these important airports. “Madrid is an interesting place to locate because it is the gateway to Europe for many goods from Latin America,” CEO Benny Smets explains. “We got a lot of requests for this, so we opened our first office in Madrid. This will allow us to offer transport services between Madrid and the other major European airports. Initially we will outsource these flows to subcontractors, but our ambition is to have our own fleet in Spain. I plan to achieve this goal by acquiring some local company, and several possibilities are currently being discussed.” Ninatrans’ air freight network is thus expanding significantly, and the CEO’s ambition is clear: Ninatrans is now aiming at the European top, which is currently dominated by the Dutch group Jan De Rijk and the Luxembourg group Wallenborn. https://transportmedia.be/2023/11/ninatrans-creeert-filiaal-in-spanje/
