A haulage firm in Hull specialising in static caravan transport said it had doubled capacity just seven months after launching and was now expanding operations to include training and career development.
Elite Caravan Transport Group said it had experienced strong early demand and after originally operating 10 lorries, it doubled its fleet numbers with the support of a six-figure invoice finance facility from Lloyds.
Darren Naylor and Paul Wadsworth founded the business in February with the aim of building a community focused on investment in training and career development.
Lloyds’ investment helped Elite Caravans expand its team, hiring additional staff across both driving and administrative roles, including the recent appointment of a new transport manager.
The haulier said it had also launched a structured driver development pathway, with the aim of bringing in and training up more drivers in the Hull area.
MD and co-owner Naylor said: “From day one, we have built this business with ambition and purpose.
“We knew there was a gap in the market for a transport provider that not only delivers excellent service but also creates skilled jobs and long-term career paths.
“We also wanted a funding partner who could see our growth in real time. That’s why it was important to bring Lloyds in from the very beginning. Having that visibility meant they understood our ambitions and the pace we were moving at. When we needed funding to support the next stage of the business, they moved quickly to give us the financial headroom we needed.
“Without that support, we wouldn’t have secured the 20-vehicle licence when we did.”
Peter Bould, associate director at Lloyds, said: “What sets Elite Caravans apart from traditional logistics and haulage businesses is that it allows for impressive growth without compromising on its environment and investment in people.
“Darren and Paul understand that nurturing a new business goes beyond just funding and relies on building strong relationships and involving multiple stakeholders when mapping a path for the future – be that the team at Lloyds, drivers who have been with the business from day one, or new hires starting out in their industry,” he added.
