Kestrel Temperature Controlled Services was formed in 1990 specifically to provide a solution to the problem of sending temperature critical samples throughout the UK and Europe.
In order to achieve this to the highest standards of service, what is believed to be one of the first ever car derived vans with positive deep freeze refrigeration was commissioned. This vehicle was destined to retire after 3 years service with over 365,000 miles on its clock.
The company was soon to identify emergency deliveries as an area of need within the food industry and 3.5 tonne and 7.5 tonne vehicles were commissioned to fulfill this niche.
From the beginning the company has operated with strict quality policies which mean that all drivers are employed by the company and wear a uniform including tie, this means that unlike most transport operators the company does not ever use agency staff. Similar rules apply to sub-contracting and hiring vehicles. These policies are strictly adhered to, and although they deny some options operationally, they do ensure that kestrel have total control over the work they do and can maintain the highest levels of quality service.