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Quality & service standards
Sparks Transport is committed to delivering the highest quality service throughout all operations — measured daily, 99% on time and in full, from a BRCGS-accredited site in Somerset.
99%On time, in full
93Years of it
140+Staff
24hA day, 365 days
Committed to quality
We ensure that each customer’s specific needs are met.
Sparks Transport is committed to delivering the highest quality service throughout all operations. We use customer feedback to reassess our performance, to ensure both our equipment and staff are meeting the requirements of our customers.
Our ability for “on time” delivery ensures that our customers’ products are delivered in plenty of time, and high quality, dependable equipment ensures that Sparks Transport are well known for their reliability.
The standard is the same whichever service you buy — pallet delivery, ambient storage, container destuffing or pick and pack — and all of it is visible to you through proof of delivery.
Audited
Accredited to the BRCGS Standard
The British Retail Consortium Global standard is a leading independent food safety accreditation, widely accepted amongst supermarkets and major organisations, demonstrating that stringent food safety regulations are being adhered to. Our 120,000 sq ft warehouse and container storage facilities are all accredited to it.
On time, in full
Ninety-nine out of a hundred.
OTIF is the measure the trade is judged on, and it is unforgiving: a delivery only counts if it arrives when it was promised AND complete. Ours runs at 99%. Our performance is measured daily, by us and by the feedback we get from our customers.
On time and in full Not, and we go and find out why
All four, or it does not count
- 1On timeIt arrived in the window the customer was given.
- 2In fullEvery pallet on the order, not most of them.
- 3UndamagedIt arrived in the condition it left in.
- 4Signed forSignature capture at the door, so there is proof.
What you get
Why customers choose us.
Efficient service
We pride ourselves on delivering our customers an efficient, timely and cohesive service.
Environmentally aware
We are trying to reduce our carbon footprint on a daily basis by using the latest technologies available.
Storage solutions
Warehousing is controlled by Vigo (WMS). We operate both manual and barcode storing capabilities.
Highly knowledgeable
A friendly and highly knowledgeable customer service team available to offer support and advice when required.
Full visibility
We provide full visibility to our customers, allowing loads to be tracked by the customer.
Signature capture
We use Signature Capture at the time of delivery so our customers can have real-time proof of delivery.
Sustainability
Sustainability is an important consideration. 25% of the fleet meets the highest environmental standards by using sustainable fuels.
With over 90 years of experience, we are the company that customers depend on.
Common questions
Our service standards, answered.
If what you need is not here, ring the yard on 01458 831742 — somebody who plans loads will answer, 24 hours a day.
What does OTIF mean?
On time, in full. A delivery only counts if it arrives when it was promised AND complete — both, or it does not count. Ours runs at 99%.
How do you measure performance?
Our performance is measured daily, by ourselves and by the feedback we receive from our customers. We use that feedback to reassess our performance and make sure both our equipment and our staff are meeting our customers' requirements.
What accreditation do you hold?
Our 120,000 sq ft warehouse and container storage facilities are all accredited to the BRCGS Standard — the British Retail Consortium Global standard, a leading independent food safety accreditation widely accepted amongst supermarkets and major organisations.
Can I see where my load is?
Yes. We provide full visibility to our customers, allowing loads to be tracked by the customer, with signature capture at delivery for real-time proof.
What are you doing about emissions?
We use the latest Euro Emission Trucks, and 25% of the fleet meets the highest environmental standards by using sustainable fuels. We are trying to reduce our carbon footprint on a daily basis by using the latest technologies available.
Who do I speak to if something goes wrong?
A friendly and highly knowledgeable customer service team is available to offer support and advice when required, 24 hours a day.
The rest of what we do
It is rarely just one.
A container that is destuffed has to be stored, picked and delivered. All of it happens on our site, on our fleet.
Talk to us
Want to hold us to it?
Tell us what you are moving and what “on time” means for your business. We will tell you how we would hit it, and how you would see it.