Family firm succeeds by diversifying

Oct 9 2007 by Evening Gazette

WHAT have the first man on the moon, Neil Armstrong, the pop band Genesis, and a model of a football stadium got in common?

Answer – they have all been taken to their destinations by David Fox Transport.

The company, which has its head office in Middlesbrough, also has satellite depots at Immingham and Leeds.

David Fox Transport owns and operates a fleet of high quality modern vehicles and trailers, including flat beds, extenders, Euroliners, curtain-sided, skeletal trailers and the recent addition of double-deck high capacity curtain siders.

The company was founded in 1969 by David William Fox, who founded the business with a £750 loan from his father Alex, which enabled him to purchase second-hand vans and mini-buses to lease. Close family involvement has been a feature of the company and they are now in the third generation of success.

Today David Fox Transport is a family run, medium-size road haulage business specialising in the transport of non-hazardous chemicals, foodstuff, newsprint, steel and dry cargo throughout the UK.

Commitment, service, quality and training are the core values behind the company’s success. Following the reduction in its core business from industry in the region in the last two decades, David Fox has diversified and looked to curtain-sided large volume trailers to increase diversification and maintain a very customer focused attitude.

This has helped the company to keep its place in a very competitive market. This philosophy has stood them in good stead over the years and has led to the success it enjoys today.

What you can expect from David Fox Transport:

Fast and reliable personal service

Guaranteed deliveries

Customised in-house management

On-site fork lift for up to 15 tonnes

Quality control

Outside storage

24 Hour maintenance

Container handling/loading/devanning

Wide variety of rolling stock and equipment

Middlesbrough depot manned 24 hours a day

Satellite offices in Leeds and Immingham

Contact details: www.davidfoxtransport.co.uk 01642 469552 traffic@davidfoxtransport.co.uk