A Longstanding Haulage Firm Closes Its Doors

B Taylor & Sons Transport, a family-run logistics company founded in 1974, has officially closed after more than five decades in operation. Headquartered in Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire, the company grew into a well-established player in the UK trucking industry, employing 91 people and operating a fleet of more than 160 vehicles. Known for its commitment to service and investment in infrastructure, the company had been a trusted name in regional and national haulage.

Economic Pressures and Rising Costs

Despite its legacy, B Taylor & Sons was unable to survive the growing pressures faced by many mid-sized transport companies. A combination of rising inflation, reduced demand in the retail and logistics sectors, and ongoing increases in fuel, maintenance, and regulatory costs placed an unsustainable strain on the company. In June 2025, the firm entered administration, citing adverse market conditions that made continued operations unviable.

Safety Issues and Regulatory Hurdles

In addition to financial challenges, the company had faced scrutiny in recent years. In 2023, B Taylor & Sons was fined £255,000 for a workplace safety incident that left a delivery driver seriously injured. Although the company had invested in a large distribution center in 2009 and made efforts to modernize, these setbacks contributed to its eventual decline.

Impact on Workers and the Industry

The shutdown resulted in immediate job losses for most of the 91 employees, with only a small number retained to support the administrative winding-down process. The closure marks not only the end of a 50-year legacy but also serves as a reflection of the mounting pressures facing traditional hauliers across the UK. For an industry already navigating rapid technological change, regulatory complexity, and post-pandemic economic shifts, the fall of B Taylor & Sons signals the challenges still ahead for small and mid-sized carriers.