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

St Albans plant rental company ceased trading following financial troubles

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.

Heavy vehicle rental firm collapses into administration

St Albans and Iver-based plant and vehicle rental firm Gradewell Plant & Haulage has entered administration after HM Revenue & Customs served a winding-up petition on it.

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Workington’s J R Dixon ceases trading

2026-06-02T13:44:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

North West haulier J R Dixon is in liquidation, with an estimated total deficiency of more than £339,000.

Welsh haulier closes down with loss of 30 jobs

2026-06-02T09:51:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Steel transport specialist Sunhill Transport in Deeside has closed down after more than 50 years, amid recent soaring fuel costs.

Welsh haulier prepares to call in administrators after 54 years in business

2026-05-18T14:25:00+01:00By Carol Millett

Third generation family-run haulier Sunhill Transport has filed a Notice of Intention (NOI) to appoint an administrator, 54 years after the company was founded.

Over 40 jobs lost as “operational and financial challenges” take down Northampton haulier

2026-05-18T09:49:00+01:00By Carol Millett

“Operational and financial challenges” forced Northamptonshire haulier Instant Despatch Services (IDS) to close its doors after 25 years of trading, resulting in the loss of 42 jobs, administrators revealed this week.

Yorkshire haulier closed down amid loss of contracts and soaring costs

2026-05-15T11:13:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

The collapse of a family-run, East Yorkshire haulage firm was triggered by rising fuel costs and the loss of contracts resulting in more than 20 redundancies, according to its liquidator.

Loop Logistics calls in the administrators

2026-05-13T10:34:00+01:00By Carol Millett

Northamptonshire logistics firm Instant Despatch Services (IDS), which trades as Loop Logistics, has joined an increasing number of hauliers falling into administration this year.

Pre-pack sale secures future of Hazchem haulier John K Philips

2026-04-29T08:58:00+01:00By Carol Millett

Warrington-based haulier John K Philips has been bought in a pre-pack sale by its directors, just one week after calling in the administrators, in a move that has saved jobs and protected smaller creditors.

Warrington-based Eagle One Delivery falls into administration

2026-04-28T16:26:00+01:00By Carol Millett

Warrington-based logistics company Eagle One Delivery has called in the administrators, joining a growing list of logistics companies filing insolvency notices this month.

UK Truck & Plant bought by Wheels in Motion in pre-pack sale

2026-04-24T17:16:00+01:00By Carol Millett

UK Truck and Plant, which specialised in truck repairs and body builds, has been sold to motor repair firm Wheels in Motion, after calling in the administrators earlier this month, following the loss of a major contract.

North Yorkshire heavy haulier GCS Johnson closes its doors after 57 years

2026-04-21T07:50:00+01:00By Carol Millett

North Yorkshire heavy haulage firm GCS Johnson has closed its doors after 57 years of trading.

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