YOUNG BROTHERS TRANSPORT LIMITED

What YOUNG BROTHERS TRANSPORT LIMITED does

Young Brothers Transport Limited is a family-owned UK haulage and logistics operator founded in 1968 and headquartered at a purpose-built 8-acre depot in Faversham, Kent, immediately adjacent to the A299 and 2.8 miles from the M2/A2 junction. The company provides a portfolio of integrated transport services: pallet delivery through shareholder membership in the Pallet Track network (90+ European depots), dedicated part-load and full-load haulage, import/export freight forwarding with customs documentation, warehousing (9,000 sq ft secure facility with three loading docks and 300-pallet external storage), and groupage consolidation. It operates an owned fleet ranging from courier vans to 44-ton trucks with tautliner, box, tilt, and flatbed trailers, capable of moving shipments from 1kg to 28,000kg, including abnormal freight.

The technology stack centres on a customer portal for self-service booking, real-time track-and-trace, and proof-of-delivery retrieval, supported by EDC signature-capture hardware and Transporeon TMS integration. Warehousing is monitored via 24-hour CCTV. The firm is ISO 9001:2015 certified (certificate 12026-QMS-001). Revenue is generated on a transaction/quote-based model across four service streams — pallet delivery, UK transport and haulage, import/export, and managed warehousing — with no publicly disclosed pricing.

Young Brothers serves a horizontal mix of UK manufacturers and distributors (Hornby, WAHL, Flexicon, Shepherd Neame, Van der Valk Solar Systems, Space Engineering), local SMEs (Rural Feeds, Cleantec Innovation, The Hutch Company), and freight forwarders (Intuitive Freight Solutions). GTM combines a sales-led direct approach (named contacts per service line: Jeff for transport, Jak for pallet track and import/export, Debbie for accounts) with self-serve quote forms and a customer portal. Distribution relies on the firm's own fleet for regional work and the Pallet Track network for pan-European palletised reach.

Name

YOUNG BROTHERS TRANSPORT LIMITED

Legal name

Young Brothers Transport Ltd

Website

https://youngbrothers.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Young Brothers Transport Limited is a family-owned UK haulage and logistics firm founded in 1968, offering pallet delivery, part/full load transport, import/export freight forwarding, and warehousing from its 8-acre Kent depot.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

National/Regional LTL General Freight Carriers (TLADAEAA), Heavy Haul / Oversize / Specialized Equipment TL Carriers (TLADADAI)

Keywords

• Haulage services
• Pallet delivery
• Freight forwarding
• Warehousing storage
• UK logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Faversham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Pallet Delivery Services: Part and full load pallet delivery services through Pallet Track network covering UK and Europe. Services include next day, economy, timed deliveries, Saturday deliveries, tail-lift deliveries.
2. UK Transport and Haulage: Dedicated and ad-hoc vehicle services including full load and shared user part load services, same day and next day deliveries, express van services, transport and courier services for 1kg-28,000kg shipments.
3. Import/Export Services: International logistics services for worldwide delivery, experienced with Western European and Scandinavian countries. Includes freight forwarding, documentation, and customs authority coordination.
4. Warehousing and Storage: Modern warehouse storage facility with long or short term storage solutions. External storage options available for up to 300 pallets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Young Brothers Transport is a family-run haulage and logistics company founded in 1968 in Kent, UK. It provides pallet delivery through the Pallet Track network, part load and full load road haulage, import/export freight forwarding across the UK, Europe and worldwide, and warehousing/storage from its 8-acre purpose-built depot in Faversham. The company operates its own fleet ranging from courier vans to 44-ton trucks and serves UK manufacturers, distributors, and SMEs.

Product overview

Young Brothers Transport operates as a family business founded in 1968, providing flexible haulage services through a portfolio of integrated logistics solutions. Their core offerings include Pallet Track (UK/Europe pallet delivery via network membership), Part Load and Full Load Services (dedicated trucking with their own fleet), Import/Export & Storage (international logistics with 50+ years of global partnerships), and Warehousing (9,000 sq ft secure facility with 3 loading docks). Additional services include a Customer Portal for online booking, tracking, and proof of delivery retrieval, UK Distribution services, and Groupage (freight consolidation). The company runs its own fleet of vehicles from courier vans to 44-ton trucks with various trailer types, operating from a purpose-built 8-acre depot in Kent adjacent to the A299.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pallet Delivery (Pallet Track) Networked overnight and economy palletised delivery service for UK and European businesses, available via next day, timed, and Saturday options. Targeted at manufacturers, distributors, and retailers needing reliable palletised freight movement.
• UK Haulage and Distribution Services Dedicated and ad-hoc UK road haulage covering part load, full load, same day, next day, overnight, express van, and abnormal freight services for businesses shipping palletised and non-palletised goods within Great Britain.
• Import/Export Freight Forwarding International freight forwarding service handling worldwide import and export shipments, including documentation, customs authority coordination, and consolidation for businesses trading with Europe and beyond.
• Warehousing and Storage Short-term and long-term warehousing and storage solutions at a secured 9,000 sq ft facility with racking, loading docks, and external pallet storage, designed for businesses needing flexible inventory holding alongside transport services.
• Groupage Service Cost-shared freight consolidation service combining multiple consignments onto a single trailer, offering an economical option for businesses with smaller load sizes that do not require a dedicated vehicle.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ years of building strong global partnerships worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pallet Track NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYoung Brothers Transport is a shareholder member of the Pallet Track network, the leading pallet network in the UK. The network consists of over 90 strategically placed depots enabling comprehensive pallet delivery service across Europe including next day, economy, and timed deliveries.
• Rekkr ExpeditionminorOthersSponsorship of Rekkr Expedition, an organisation set up to help military veterans. The company supports their expeditions and encourages others to join in supporting them.
• Herne Bay Football ClubminorOthersProud sponsors of Herne Bay Football Club, a local community sports organization.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pall-Ex: UK pallet network operating a hub-and-spoke model for next-day palletised deliveries across the UK and Europe. Directly comparable to YBT's Pallet Track membership-based palletised delivery service and customer base of UK shippers.
• Palletline: UK pallet distribution network with member depots providing overnight and timed palletised deliveries. Competes with YBT in the same pallet-network value proposition for UK and European shippers.
• DX Freight (DX Group): UK parcels, freight, and secure logistics operator with next-day and timed delivery services. Comparable to YBT in offering timed deliveries, part-load and full-load freight services to UK enterprise shippers.
• The Pallet Network (TPN): UK palletised distribution network of regional hauliers offering next-day and economy pallet services. Direct competitor to YBT's Pallet Track shareholder operation serving similar shipper customers.
• RH Freight: UK-based international freight forwarder and haulage provider offering road, sea, and air freight services. Directly comparable to YBT's import/export, freight forwarding, and UK distribution offerings.
• R Swain Group: Family-owned UK haulage and warehousing business operating its own fleet and storage facilities. Comparable to YBT in family ownership, regional depot operation, and integrated haulage-plus-warehousing model.

Broad incumbents

• Eddie Stobart Logistics (Esken): One of the UK's largest road haulage and contract logistics providers operating a national multi-site network. Comparable to YBT in core full-load and part-load trucking, but at materially greater scale and with owned warehousing.
• XPO Logistics: Global logistics provider with substantial UK and European less-than-truckload and truckload operations. Comparable to YBT in offering LTL/TL freight services but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• DHL Freight: Global road freight provider operating direct full-load, part-load, and groupage services across Europe. Comparable to YBT's UK and European haulage, freight forwarding, and import/export service lines.

Regional players

• Magnum Haulage: Mid-sized UK general haulage and pallet delivery operator serving regional shippers. Comparable to YBT in offering part/full-load and palletised distribution with similar mid-market customer positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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