A Teesside transport company is gearing up for a prosperous 2015 after successfully steering through the turbulent times of the past few years.
Nicholson’s Transport grew its order book last year, increased turnover to £3.5m and recruited an additional six new drivers and three office staff.
The Billingham-based business is now optimistically looking ahead to what it expects will be one of the busiest in its 28-year history.
Managing director David Nicholson said: “For us, 2015 is all about growth. The last few years have been difficult but things are beginning to really improve now and fuel prices are falling, which is great for everyone. Confidence is booming and we have experienced a significant upturn in business, particularly in Hiab crane hire as the construction sector recovers.
“But it’s always with a note of caution, particularly as the transport sector is so reactive to market conditions. It’s the third recession that we’ve been through and you can’t get too complacent. We have all learned from the past and the key lesson is that you need to be prepared.”
David Nicholson set up his business in 1987 with just himself and a truck but now employs more than 50 people with a fleet of 25 vehicles. Nicolson’s Transport was a founding member of The Pallet Network (TPN), a collaboration between hauliers to distribute goods around the country, and was the first member of the Hazchem Network, which specialises in the transportation of dangerous goods and chemicals.
The firm’s parent company, The Nicholson Group, also includes lorry-mounted crane operator Nicholson Hiab, training provider Learning in Logistics and storage firm Box Clever.
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