Palletforce

What Palletforce does

Palletforce is a UK-headquartered palletised freight distribution network that connects over 130 independent member hauliers operating 4,000+ vehicles across 150+ depots, with a 620,000 sq ft SuperHub in Burton-on-Trent processing 450 trucks and 30,000 pallets daily. Founded in 2001 and a subsidiary of EV Cargo, the network serves over 15,000 SME businesses daily alongside selected enterprise accounts, providing express palletised distribution to every UK postcode, across Ireland, and to over 30 European countries, with Asian routes added in 2019 via Palletforce Asia Services.

The technology platform is anchored by the proprietary Alliance IT system, which integrates patented weighing, scanning and imaging technology on the SuperHub forklift fleet with the award-winning Pallet Selfie computer-vision image capture system. Customer-facing capabilities include the Track My Pallet real-time tracking tool and EV Scope emissions reporting, with Alliance Sense launched in 2023 as a further network operations and customer service enhancement. The company is certified to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 and has held the RoSPA Gold Medal for nine consecutive years.

Palletforce makes money through per-pallet transaction fees on express freight movements, recurring network membership fees paid by member hauliers, and revenue from European and Asian cross-border services. The go-to-market is a hybrid model: a channel-partner motion targeting new member hauliers to expand network density, a self-serve/PLG quote request funnel for SME shippers, and an enterprise field-sales motion for larger organisations seeking national or full-truck-load distribution.

Name

Palletforce

Legal name

Palletforce

Website

https://palletforce.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Palletforce is a UK-headquartered palletised freight distribution network connecting 130+ independent haulier members and 4,000+ vehicles through a 620,000 sq ft SuperHub, serving 15,000+ SME businesses with daily express deliveries across the UK, Europe and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Palletised Freight Distribution Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload (484122), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

LTL Consolidators & Deconsolidators (TLADAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

National/Regional LTL General Freight Carriers (TLADAEAA), Interregional/Long-Haul LTL Network Carriers (TLADAEAC), Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAC)

Keywords

• Palletised freight distribution
• Express pallet delivery
• Freight network services
• Pallet distribution network
• Logistics network services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stafford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Palletised Freight Distribution Services: Core revenue from transporting express palletised freight. The network collects pallets from senders, consolidates them through the SuperHub, and delivers to destinations across the UK and Europe. Customers pay per pallet shipment with rates varying by size, distance and service level.
2. Network Membership: Independent transport companies pay to join the Palletforce network and gain access to the infrastructure, technology, brand, and shared customer base. Members benefit from volumes and economies of scale.
3. European Services: Delivery services across UK, Ireland and over 30 European countries, connecting UK businesses to continental customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Palletforce operates an express palletised freight distribution network connecting over 130 member hauliers across the UK and Europe. Through its 620,000 sq ft central SuperHub in Burton-on-Trent and patented weighing, scanning and imaging technology, it provides flexible delivery services ranging from quarter pallets to full truck loads to more than 15,000 SME shippers on a daily basis. The network aggregates independent haulier capacity under a single brand and IT platform, enabling consistent next-day and European palletised services.

Product overview

Palletforce operates as a palletised freight distribution network offering a unified service portfolio centred on express palletised delivery. The core offerings include Palletised Distribution (UK-wide delivery through 150+ depots), European Services (30+ countries), and the SuperHub (620,000 sq ft central distribution centre). The technology platform is anchored by the proprietary Alliance System, which provides patented weighing, scanning, and the award-winning Pallet Selfie image capture capability. Additional services include Track My Pallet (real-time tracking) and EV Scope (emissions reporting). The network comprises over 130 member companies operating 4,000 vehicles, delivering over 65 million pallets over 25 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Palletised Distribution

Quantifiable outcome

• Processed over 100,000 national pallets in a single week - record volume
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• EV CargocoreOthersParent company of Palletforce. EV Cargo provides strategic backing and enables members to access the broadest range of distribution services, creating a stable platform for long-term growth.
• Burton Albion Football ClubflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary sponsor with important link to the club's Community Trust to improve health and wellbeing of local communities. Partnership renewal in 2021 to celebrate Palletforce's 20th birthday and BACT's 10th anniversary. Focus on weight management and walking football programme for over-50s.
• Kris MeekeflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand ambassador and world rally driver. Palletforce sponsored Kris Meeke in the 2019 World Rally Championship driving for Toyota Gazoo Racing team. Consistent top-10 performances with podium finish in Germany, finishing sixth in the championship.
• Billy BoltflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand ambassador and Super Enduro trials bike world champion. Sponsorship began in his early days as a trials rider. Won the 2020 Super Enduro World Championship after missing 2019 season through injury. Rides for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing.
• Ott TanakcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPalletforce-backed world rally driver. Estonian driver who rose to fame after a spectacular 2015 accident. Competed in FIA World Rally Championship with M-Sport and later Toyota Gazoo Racing.
• David BogiecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerScottish rally driver and former British and Scottish rally champion. Partnership for the 2018 MSA British Rally Championship driving Skoda Fabia R5. Won his 50th career rally victory at the Scottish Rally Championship.
• Onpoint GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPalletforce member that participated in the sector-first customer showcase event at the SuperHub, strengthening customer relationships and securing new business through the exhibition.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DPD Group UK: Major UK and European parcel integrator with predict, next-day and Saturday services; relevant adjacent competitor for shippers consolidating parcels and small pallets.
• Yodel / Evri: Large UK parcel carrier with growing heavier-weight and two-man/pallet-style capabilities; competing incumbent that pulls volume from pure-play pallet networks on adjacent product sizes.
• DHL Freight (UK): Global integrator with road freight, LTL and pallet capabilities across the UK and Europe; relevant broad incumbent for cross-border and enterprise pallet tenders.
• XPO / GXO Logistics (UK operations): Large contract logistics and freight operator with UK LTL, warehousing and distribution activities; competes for enterprise pallet volume via integrated supply-chain solutions.
• DX Freight (DX Group): UK-wide parcels, packets and palletised freight operator with overnight and timed services; broader incumbent with significant pallet capability overlapping Palletforce's SME and enterprise segments.

Direct peers

• United Pallet Network (UPN): UK pallet network with member-based collection and delivery model and international European lanes; competes directly for palletised freight volumes.
• Pall-Ex: UK and European palletised distribution network operating a hub-and-spoke model with member hauliers and next-day coverage; closest direct competitor to Palletforce in express pallet freight consolidation.
• The Pallet Network (TPN): UK pallet distribution network with member depots and central sortation, providing express and economy pallet services; structurally identical to Palletforce's model.
• Palletline: UK pallet network with centralised hub and member hauliers offering time-sensitive palletised distribution and tracking; competes head-to-head with Palletforce for SME and mid-market pallet volumes.
• Palletways: European pallet network with hubs across multiple countries, offering express palletised freight via member hauliers; international expansion benchmark for Palletforce.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/palletforce
• Facebookfacebook.com/palletforce

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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