RGF Logistics

What RGF Logistics does

RGF Logistics is a Birmingham, UK-based road haulage and contract logistics provider founded in 1969 as Richard Ford Limited and rebranded to RGF Logistics Limited in 2019. The company operates 100+ vehicles and 150+ trailers running general haulage across the UK and into Europe, supported by 200,000+ sq ft of warehousing across three Birmingham sites used for storage, pick & pack, and outbound distribution. It is a privately held family business with more than 50 years of continuous trading under the Ford ownership lineage.

The commercial offer is multi-stream: contracted road haulage (the core), 3PL warehousing, vehicle and trailer hire, driver CPC and operator training, and DVSA-authorised vehicle testing. Customers sit across the automotive, construction, FMCG, manufacturing, and engineering sectors, with long-standing relationships within the Jaguar Land Rover supply ecosystem highlighted in company materials. The company holds FORS Silver accreditation, ISO 9001:2015 certification, and DVSA testing station authorisation, which function as both compliance baselines and competitive pre-qualifications for larger fleet tenders.

The business model is direct, sales-led, and relationship-driven, with no indication of platform or marketplace intermediation. Operational technology is third-party: a bespoke freight booking system from Stirling Solutions, Tom Tom navigation, and Road Angel telematics and vehicle safety systems. The integrated haulage-plus-warehousing-plus-services model creates modest cross-sell economics within an established Midlands customer base, but no AI/ML capability, proprietary data assets, or external capital events are disclosed.

Name

RGF Logistics

Legal name

RGF Logistics Ltd

Website

https://rgflogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RGF Logistics is a Birmingham-based UK haulage and contract logistics provider operating 100+ vehicles, 150+ trailers, and 200,000+ sq ft of warehousing across three sites, serving automotive, construction, FMCG, manufacturing, and engineering customers since 1969.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight & Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Truck Transportation (484), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Logistics & Heavy Lift / Oversized Cargo Management (TLAIAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Equipment Transport (Flatbed, Step-Deck, Lowboy, Car Carrier) (TLAIAMAH)

Keywords

• Road haulage services
• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing and storage
• HGV vehicle hire
• DVSA testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Road Haulage and Transport Services: Core revenue from transport and haulage services including full loads, back loads, return loads, contract hire, and dedicated services. Revenue is generated through per-delivery/per-load pricing and contract arrangements.
2. Warehousing and 3PL Services: Revenue from storage services across three Birmingham warehouses including bulk storage, pallet storage, pick and pack, and integrated third-party logistics solutions.
3. Vehicle and Trailer Hire: HGV vehicle and trailer rental services offered on daily, weekly, monthly, or full contract hire basis to businesses requiring extra capacity.
4. Training Services: In-house training services including CPC training, HGV driver training, forklift training, driver assessments, and manual handling training for external companies.
5. DVSA Testing and Workshop Services: Revenue from DVSA-authorised testing facility for HGV/PSV vehicles and trailers, and external vehicle repair and maintenance services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RGF Logistics is a Birmingham-based haulage and third-party logistics (3PL) provider operating a fleet of over 100 vehicles and 150 trailers alongside three warehouses totaling more than 200,000 sq ft. The company offers integrated UK and European road haulage, contract hire, palletised freight, warehousing, pick-and-pack, HGV vehicle and trailer hire, DVSA-authorised testing, in-house HGV workshop services, and driver training. It serves automotive, construction, FMCG, manufacturing, and engineering sectors with 24/7 scalable logistics solutions from a central West Midlands hub.

Product overview

RGF Logistics is a traditional haulage and logistics provider that has evolved from a 1969-founded haulage company into a comprehensive 3PL logistics provider. The company operates a transport fleet of over 100 vehicles and 150 trailers from its Birmingham headquarters, offering integrated Road Haulage and European Haulage as core services alongside a complete Warehousing and Storage platform. The Haulage Systems platform ties together Freight Bookings, Track & Trace, Vehicle Tracking, Transport KPI, and Transport Management modules. The company provides specialized services including Truck Mounted Forklifts (Moffett Mounty), Tail Lifts, Contract Haulage, and Palletised Freight. Its HGV Workshop and DVSA Testing facilities maintain both internal fleet and external vehicles. Training Services including CPC, HGV Driver Training, Forklift Training, and Driver Assessments support workforce development. Storage services span Bulk Storage, Flexible Storage, Fulfilment Centre, Pick & Pack, Pallet Storage, Inbound/Outbound Logistics, and Warehouse Management System. The company serves automotive, construction, engineering, and FMCG sectors with 24/7 scalable logistics solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Road Haulage (UK) Traditional UK road haulage services including full loads, back loads, return loads, and general haulage, using a fleet of tractor units, artics, rigids, and trailers for one-off or multiple deliveries. Targeted at businesses requiring domestic freight distribution.
• European Haulage Door-to-door road haulage services throughout the European Union, including full load cargo and express freight options with dedicated vehicles. Targeted at UK and EU businesses requiring cross-border freight distribution.
• Contract Haulage Dedicated contract hire with liveried vehicles and uniformed drivers, providing continuity for businesses with delivery requirements ranging from 50 kg to 28,000 kg loads. Targeted at companies needing ongoing, branded transport capacity.
• Palletised Freight Palletised freight distribution with overnight UK delivery and 48-hour European service. Targeted at businesses moving palletised goods across the UK and EU.
• Warehousing and 3PL Storage Third-party logistics warehousing across three Birmingham sites offering over 200,000 sq ft of combined storage with 30 loading bays at the main Garretts Green hub. Targeted at businesses needing outsourced storage integrated with transport.
• Pallet Storage Pallet storage at three Birmingham locations including container devanning, palletisation, stock management, and product reworking. Targeted at importers and distributors needing pallet-level inventory handling.
• Bulk Storage Bulk storage solutions across three Birmingham distribution warehouses, combining storage with transportation via the company's own haulage fleet. Targeted at FMCG and high-volume goods businesses.
• Pick & Pack Dedicated pick and pack services including product breakdown, repackaging, case picking, and building new palletised consignments. Targeted at retailers and distributors needing order fulfilment support.
• Fulfilment Centre 130,000 sq ft fulfilment facility on a 6-acre site with 30 loading bays, integrated with the vehicle fleet and 24-hour security. Targeted at businesses needing large-scale fulfilment and distribution.
• HGV Vehicle Hire HGV rental including tractor units, rigids, artics, and sprinters available on short-term, long-term, or full contract hire. Targeted at businesses needing extra vehicle capacity.
• HGV Trailer Hire Curtain-sided trailer hire with options for daily, weekly, monthly, or longer contract hire from the Birmingham depot. Targeted at hauliers and businesses needing trailer capacity.
• DVSA Testing DVSA-authorised testing facility offering full MOT tests for HGV/PSV vehicles and trailers, brake testing, headlight testing, smoke tests, and LEZ testing. Targeted at haulage operators needing statutory vehicle testing.
• HGV Workshop 24/7 double-shift workshop maintaining over 100 vehicles and 150 trailers, offering repairs and maintenance services for both the internal fleet and external companies. Targeted at haulage operators needing vehicle servicing.
• Training Services In-house training including CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence), HGV driver training (C1 through C+E), forklift training to RTITB standards, and driver assessments covering fuel consumption, safe driving, hazard perception, and road regulations. Targeted at haulage operators and individuals needing certified driver training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 scalable logistics solutions designed to meet increasing business demands
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Forwarding LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company also based near Birmingham. Provides international forwarding services, complementing RGF's domestic logistics operations. Allows RGF to offer extended services for customers with international shipping requirements.
• Stirling SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides bespoke freight booking system used throughout RGF's operations. System allows booking management, consignment tracking, and electronic POD generation.
• Tom TomcoreTechnology or IntegrationGPS vehicle tracking system for general fleet tracking. Provides 24/7 visibility across UK operations with detailed reporting including Daily Activity, Daily Visits, Timesheets, and GeoFence alerts.
• Road AngelcoreTechnology or IntegrationGPS tracking product used for client-specific vehicle monitoring. Allows customers to track only vehicles assigned to their contract, separate from the wider RGF fleet.
• Road Haulage Association (RHA)minorOthersUK member-based organisation representing road haulage companies. Provides information, business services, and advocates for road haulage interests with UK Government and EU.
• United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA)minorOthersUK members association serving warehousing and logistics businesses. Provides business services including legal advice, insurance, and training for third-party logistics members.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DFDS: Northern European logistics and ferry operator with significant UK and EU road haulage and contract logistics operations; comparable for European door-to-door haulage and UK distribution services.
• XPO Logistics: Global logistics provider with significant UK contract logistics and dedicated transport operations; a broader incumbent whose UK business overlaps with RGF's automotive and industrial contract haulage.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with European road haulage and UK warehousing capability; comparable as a larger incumbent offering European and UK road transport alongside contract logistics.
• DHL Supply Chain UK: UK arm of DHL's global contract logistics business offering warehousing, transport, and value-added services across multiple sectors; a broader incumbent that overlaps with RGF's integrated transport-plus-warehousing offering at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• Howard Tenens Logistics: Privately held UK haulage and warehousing group operating a comparable fleet and warehousing footprint with FORS accreditation; comparable as a mid-market UK 3PL/haulage peer with similar asset-based model.
• Wincanton: UK's largest contract logistics specialist with national warehousing and transport, serving retail, FMCG, and manufacturing customers; directly comparable as a multi-site UK 3PL with dedicated and shared-user operations.
• Culina Group: UK-based ambient and temperature-controlled logistics group with significant warehousing and transport operations; directly comparable in shared-user warehousing and multi-temperature UK distribution.
• Eddie Stobart Logistics: UK road haulage and contract logistics provider operating a large fleet of vehicles and trailers with national warehousing; directly comparable in core road haulage, contract logistics, and UK distribution services.
• Maritime Transport: UK asset-based road haulage and container logistics operator headquartered in the Midlands with comparable fleet scale, warehousing footprint, and intermodal capability; directly comparable as a UK regional 3PL serving retail and manufacturing shippers.

Regional players

• Maggie Bus (Midlands Haulage & Logistics): Smaller Midlands-based haulage operator; comparable as a regional UK road haulage peer serving local automotive and industrial customers with similar geographic focus to RGF.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RgfLogistics
• Facebookfacebook.com/RGFLOGISTICS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rgf-logistics-ltd

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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