Administration watch

A record 494 British haulage businesses entered insolvency in 2023, nearly double the number two years earlier, according to the latest data from the Department for Business and Trade.

It is also estimated that 33% of businesses in the sector are deemed maximum risk, up from 22% 12 months ago.

At Motor Transport we track and report on all the latest company administrations and liquidations in the transport and logistics industry.

Administration Watch provides you with detailed news stories and features, in date order, of every affected operator and manufacturer.

Administration news

Surrey aggregates specialist in administration

Woking-based muck away and aggregates haulier Atlas Bulk Carriers has become the latest company in the industry to succumb to administration.

Grenfell blamed for collapse of South East construction operator

One of the biggest construction haulage and plant hire firms in the London area collapsed after building works were halted following the Grenfell Tower fire, resulting in projects being delayed or abandoned.

Latest Administration news

Administrators appointed to Morecambe’s JM Gorry

2026-07-23T16:00:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Long-established Lancashire haulier JM Gorry & Son has entered administration after more than 50 years of trading following the death of its MD.

S&B Haulage enters voluntary liquidation months after recruitment drive

2026-07-22T11:18:00+01:00By Carol Millett

Leicestershire operator S&B Haulage has entered voluntary liquidation just three months after advertising for drivers following new contract wins and fleet expansion.

UK Freight Services files notice of intention to appoint administrators

2026-07-20T13:31:00+01:00By Carol Millett

UK Freight Services has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, according to a Companies Court filing.

North West transport firm faces winding up notice

2026-07-16T10:39:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Another well-established haulage business is facing serious financial problems after being served with a winding-up petition by HM Revenue and Customs.

Carnoustie haulier closes down after 40 years

2026-07-14T11:32:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

David Murray Transport in Angus announced it had closed its doors for the final time after almost 40 years of trading.

Administrator spells out reasons behind haulier’s closure

2026-07-09T09:27:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

A Deeside operator that had been trading for more than 50 years collapsed due to a combination of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, fuel costs and a shortage of drivers, its administrator said.

Leicester haulier falls into administration

2026-07-03T16:08:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

A UK-based transport and logistics company that specialises in nationwide vehicle movements has collapsed into administration.

Trans Haul (Europe) files notice of intention to appoint administrators

2026-06-26T10:02:00+01:00By Carol Millett

Trans Haul (Europe) has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, according to a Companies Court filing.

On The Rocks group ramps up acquisition drive with purchase of BMB Logistics

2026-06-24T11:29:00+01:00By Carol Millett

On the Rocks Group is expanding its reach into the logistics sector, just weeks after buying Martyn Barratt Transport out of administration, with the purchase of BMB Logistics, which called in the administrators earlier this month.

St Albans plant rental company ceased trading following financial troubles

2026-06-18T08:03:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

The administrator for heavy vehicle rental business Gradewell Plant & Haulage confirmed that the business had closed down and all staff made redundant after more than 20 years of trading.

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