Backline

Name

Backline

Legal name

Backline Logistic Support Services Limited

Website

https://backlinelogistics.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Recruitment and Staffing

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Project & Heavy-Haul / Oversize Road Forwarding (Permits/Escorts) (TLACACAH)

Keywords

• HGV driver recruitment
• Logistics staffing services
• Transport operator services
• Driver training courses
• Haulage and distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Exeter

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Driver Recruitment and Placement: Backline recruits and places HGV drivers, van drivers, and logistics staff with clients on temporary, temp-to-perm, and permanent basis. Revenue generated through placement fees and mark-up on driver hourly rates.
2. Transport and Logistics Operations: The company operates as a transport operator providing dedicated logistics services, including an 'Outbase' concept for delivering into Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.
3. Training Services: Provides transport and logistics related training courses including Driver CPC, ADR Training, Forklift Training, HIAB Training, MEWP Training, and Driver Assessments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Backline Logistics is a specialist recruitment contractor and transport operator serving the UK Transport & Logistics sector. The company places HGV Class 1 and Class 2 drivers, van drivers, warehouse operatives and HIAB operators with transport and logistics clients on temporary, temp-to-perm, and permanent basis. It also operates dedicated haulage services and provides transport-related training including Driver CPC, ADR, Forklift, HIAB, and MEWP courses.

Product overview

Backline Logistics is a specialist recruitment contractor, transport operator and training provider with over 30 years of expertise serving the Transport & Logistics sector. The company operates as a unified offering combining driver recruitment services, training programs (Driver CPC, ADR, Forklift, HIAB, MEWP, assessments), and logistics/haulage operations. With over 10 branches across the South of England, the company provides end-to-end solutions including job placement for drivers across all licence categories (Class 1, Class 2, van), specialist training, and dedicated transport services. The offering is organized around a single integrated platform for job board, recruitment management, and training coordination rather than separate modular products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Driver Recruitment Services Specialist recruitment services placing HGV Class 1 and Class 2 drivers, van drivers, HIAB operators, warehouse operatives and other transport personnel with transport and logistics clients on temporary, temp-to-perm and permanent contracts across the South of England. Includes the Elite Driving Team permanent employment model with guaranteed weekly salaries.
• Transport Training Services Transport and logistics related training courses including Driver CPC, ADR Training & Awareness, Forklift Training, HIAB Training, MEWP Training and Driver Assessments, delivered nationwide to both internal drivers and external candidates at competitive pricing.
• Haulage and Logistics Operations Dedicated transport and haulage services operated from a Leighton Buzzard base, including the Outbase concept delivering into Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall for client logistics and distribution needs.
• Online Driver Job Board Online job board listing vacancies across HGV driver, van driver, warehouse, office and trades categories with location-based search functionality and candidate login via the MyBackline portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supporting local community through sports sponsorships and charitable activities

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Exeter Chiefs Rugby ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2025Backline Logistics serves as the official player sponsor for Exeter Chiefs' young number 8, Greg Fisilau. This sponsorship aligns with Backline's commitment to local sport and the West Country community. Partnership signifies shared values of precision, reliability, and excellence.
• AITT (Association of Industrial Truck Trainers)minorOthersAITT accreditation for First Aid training courses provided through Backline's training division.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Driver Hire: UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment franchise, placing HGV, LCV, and warehouse staff nationwide. Directly comparable in candidate categories, branch-based model, and training services.
• Staffline Group: UK-listed staffing group with a large logistics and driving division (now People2.1), providing temporary and permanent drivers plus on-site workforce solutions to retail, distribution, and manufacturing clients.
• Gi Group: Global staffing firm with a UK logistics vertical placing drivers, warehouse, and industrial staff; comparable in serving enterprise logistics clients (e.g., XPO, Wincanton-tier accounts) and offering training.
• Holt Recruitment: UK specialist logistics recruitment firm focused on driving, industrial, and commercial roles. Comparable as a smaller, specialist competitor with similar HGV/warehouse placement services.
• Pertemps: UK recruitment group with a dedicated driving and logistics division, operating from a multi-branch network. Closely comparable model combining temp, perm, and training across the transport sector.

Broad incumbents

• ManpowerGroup UK: Global staffing leader with a significant UK logistics and driving vertical serving enterprise supply chains. Broader portfolio than Backline but directly competes for the same HGV and warehouse placements.
• Reed Specialist Recruitment: Major UK generalist recruiter with a transport and logistics practice. Not specialist but competes for the same candidate pool and enterprise logistics clients via multi-sector scale.

Others

• Logistics UK (formerly FTA): UK trade association representing the logistics sector, offering compliance, training, and policy services. Adjacent rather than competitive; relevant context for the regulatory environment Backline operates in.
• XPO Logistics UK: Global logistics provider with a significant UK transport and warehousing presence and a Backline client. Comparable in operating road freight and warehousing services but at enterprise scale.
• Wincanton: Largest British logistics company and an existing Backline client. Represents the type of enterprise customer Backline serves; comparable in operating haulage but at vastly different scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/backlinehgv
• Facebookfacebook.com/backlinelogistics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/5133266

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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