A HAULAGE company in the region has won an award.

NDL Darlington Limited managing director Trevor Willans and wife, Clare, collected the award from the United Pallet Network UK (UPN) for the Best Hub Depot 2005.

It is the first award of its kind the company has been given since it was founded in 1993.

Mr Willans said: "We are absolutely delighted. It is nice to be rewarded for all the hard work put in. It is indicative of our commitment to quality."

During the past 12 years, NDL has increased its fleet from two vehicles to 28 and has 34 employees. In January it moved into a depot in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.