PD Ports has marked the retirement of one of its longest-serving employees by unveiling a specially branded tribute lorry for a Teesside HGV driver with 50 years of service.
The surprise was organised to recognise the career of Harry Dent, who spent five decades working as a heavy goods vehicle driver at the port operator. According to PD Ports, the commemorative lorry was revealed shortly before his retirement and driven around the Teesport estate as part of the tribute.
The event was attended by members of Dent’s family, colleagues and senior representatives of PD Ports – Photo credits @ PD Ports
The event was attended by members of Dent’s family, colleagues and senior representatives of PD Ports. An escort by the port’s harbour police accompanied the special drive, marking what the company described as a symbolic farewell after a lifetime in road and port operations.
PD Ports highlighted that Dent began his career in the mid-1970s and witnessed major changes in both the haulage sector and port logistics during that time, including shifts in vehicle technology, safety standards and cargo handling practices.
An escort by the port’s harbour police accompanied the special drive – photo credits @ PD Ports
The company stated that the tribute was intended as a thank-you for long-term commitment and professionalism, reflecting the role experienced drivers continue to play in port-centric supply chains.
PD Ports operates several major ports and logistics hubs in the UK, with Teesport being one of the country’s largest deep-sea ports and a key node for road freight movements in northern England.
Tribute lorry surprises Harry Dent HGV driver after 50 years behind the wheel – photo credits @ DP Ports
