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

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North West transport firm faces winding up notice

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

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Carnoustie haulier closes down after 40 years

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