Melksham-based Broughton Transport Solutions joined the Palletways UK network in autumn 2024 to support Palletways customers across Wiltshire.
The company offers a wide range of logistics solutions, including general and European haulage, delivery and warehousing.
Toby Ovens, managing director at Broughton, said: “Joining Palletways gave us an excellent opportunity to grow our customer base locally and offer cost-effective transport options for both existing and also new customers.
“We’re delighted to mark our business anniversary with Palletways and look forward to extending the opportunities that being part of Europe’s largest network brings.”
He said the partnership has allowed Broughton to enhance its services with advanced IT systems, including intelligent monitoring and tracking systems which give customers of all sizes freight visibility through live updates.
Broughton Transport Solutions was founded in 1866 by James and Amelia Mortimer, who originally ran a door-to-door produce business.
The company expanded into haulage in the 1970s and rebranded as Broughton Transport Solutions in 2013.
Today, it operates 96 vehicles and 130 trailers, employs 140 staff, and is managed by Mr Ovens, the eighth generation of the Mortimer family.
As part of the Palletways UK network, Broughton joins more than 120 independent transport providers working together to deliver freight quickly and cost-effectively.
Palletways operates more than 450 depots and 20 hub operations across 24 European countries, including the UK.
Warwick Trimble, network director at Palletways, said: “Broughton is a vibrant and progressive business, with a great work ethic and a stellar history in the regional haulage sector.”
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