Haulage, Midlands, Midlands
Key Features
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Description
GENERAL HAULAGE OPERATOR in the Midlands for Sale.
Established in the early 1980s, the company is a respected family-run general haulage operator with a strong reputation for reliability and long-standing customer relationships. Over four decades, it has grown from a single-vehicle operation into a well-established transport business serving clients across Northern England and Scotland.
The business specialises in flatbed haulage for the construction, timber and engineering sectors, with a particular strength in Scottish deliveries. A key competitive advantage is its access to regular return loads from both North and South Scotland, providing strong route efficiency and dependable recurring work.
It benefits from a loyal customer base, with several key clients generating repeat business over many years. Demand has remained consistently strong, with the business generally operating at full capacity and relying almost entirely on referrals and reputation rather than active sales or marketing.
Supported by a modern, well-maintained fleet of tractor units and trailers, together with established supplier relationships and strategically located leasehold premises in the Midlands, complemented by an operational presence in Scotland.
The company is supported by an experienced workforce and a stable management structure, with strong staff retention reflecting its family-led culture.
The shareholders are seeking to exit due to other business interests and believe the business offers significant growth potential through fleet expansion, commercial development and further customer penetration. Transitional support would be available to ensure a smooth handover.
Key Highlights:
Showing annual turnover £1,848,399 Year ending March 2025
Established 44-year trading history
Strong recurring revenues from loyal blue-chip customers
Rare access to premium Scottish return-load contracts
Modern mixed DAF and Scania fleet (2019–2025)
50% owned fleet assets
Dual English and Scottish Operator’s Licences
Strong reputation and subcontractor relationships
Stable, experienced workforce
Significant growth potential under proactive ownership
Advisory support available from exiting owner
Interested parties will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before further information is provided.
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- Leasehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-05-30
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Oasis Academy Wattville688 metresOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 371
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth947 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 409
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Galton Valley Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 456
- Type
- Community school
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 221
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- St Philip's Catholic Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 209
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
Secondary
- Sandwell Academy315 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,463
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St John Wall Catholic School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 591
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Holyhead School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,257
- Type
- Academy converter
- Windsor Olympus Academy1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 533
- Type
- Free schools
- Holly Lodge High School College of Science1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,636
- Type
- Foundation school
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
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- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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Ernest Wilson & Co Limited, EW Leeds
The Business Centre, Deanhurst Park, Gelderd Road, Gildersome, Leeds, LS27 7LG
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