DARREN KELLY LTD

What DARREN KELLY LTD does

Darren Kelly Ltd (also operating as Darren Kelly Transport Limited) is a UK-based freight and logistics company headquartered at 2 Sanctuary Close, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS5 7BF, and incorporated under company number 06711846 since 2008. The company operates a 6-vehicle road haulage fleet from its North East England base and offers road haulage alongside sea freight (both FCL and LCL), air freight, and customs clearance services targeted at EU-UK importers, reflecting an effort to serve cross-border post-Brexit trade flows in addition to domestic haulage.

The company positions itself as a multi-modal freight provider rather than a pure trucking operator, bundling customs brokerage with transport so that shippers can move goods across modes with a single counterparty. Its core operations appear to be asset-light in nature beyond the 6 owned vehicles, with stated capability to add additional units on demand to accommodate contract or seasonal surges. The 17-year operating history and self-reported 98% customer satisfaction rating are the principal reputational assets cited; no third-party validation or audited customer metrics are disclosed.

The business model is built on per-shipment freight pricing, customs clearance fees, and likely ancillary value-added services, with a 30-day free trial currently being used as a customer acquisition lever. The company does not disclose pricing schedules, contract minimums, employee count, or revenue. Geographic focus is concentrated in North East England with cross-border EU trade reach, and customer base is unstated but inferred to be SMB shippers and importers given the scale of operations.

Name

DARREN KELLY LTD

Legal name

DARREN KELLY TRANSPORT LIMITED

Website

https://darrenkellyhaulage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Darren Kelly Ltd is a Middlesbrough-based UK freight and customs brokerage offering road haulage, sea and air freight, and EU-UK customs clearance to small and mid-sized shippers and importers from a 6-vehicle fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Road Haulage and Freight Logistics

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Freight Trucking (4841)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cross-Border Trucking & Border Transfer (Linehaul, Transloading) (TLACACAC)

Keywords

• Road haulage services
• Freight transport
• Customs clearance
• International shipping
• Logistics solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Middlesbrough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Road Haulage Services: Transport and logistics services charged on a per-delivery or contract basis. The company offers flexible payment terms including a 30-day credit facility for established customers, indicating a transaction-based or contract-based revenue model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DARREN KELLY TRANSPORT LIMITED operates a road haulage and logistics business from Middlesbrough, UK, using a fleet of six vehicles (with access to additional units) to provide regional freight transport. The company also offers international freight via sea and air, and customs clearance services for goods moving between the EU and UK, including documentation, EORI number assistance, and import VAT handling.

Product overview

DARREN KELLY TRANSPORT LIMITED operates as a single-service logistics provider offering integrated haulage solutions. The core offering is Road Haulage Services, supported by international transport capabilities including Sea Freight (FCL/LCL) and Air Freight. The company also provides Customs Clearance Services for EU-UK imports. An optional 30 Day Credit Facility add-on provides flexible payment terms for established customers. The services are delivered using a fleet of six vehicles with the ability to scale for larger demands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Road Haulage Services Core road freight transport services for UK regional businesses, operated from a fleet of six vehicles with the ability to engage additional units for larger or urgent demand. Includes reliable, timely deliveries and flexible scheduling.
• Sea Freight International sea freight services for large or heavy shipments, offering full container loads (FCL) and less than container loads (LCL) for cost-effective global transport.
• Air Freight International air freight services for urgent deliveries, providing the fastest shipping option with trusted partner support throughout the process.
• Customs Clearance Services Customs clearance and border control services for goods moving between the EU and UK, including documentation preparation, EORI number assistance, and import VAT handling.
• 30 Day Credit Facility A 30-day free credit facility offered to customers with an established trading history, subject to credit check, providing flexible payment terms for cash flow management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% customer satisfaction rate
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Trusted Customs PartnerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe company works closely with trusted partners to handle customs clearance on behalf of clients. These partners assist with documentation completion and help ensure smooth entry through borders, reducing delays and keeping goods moving efficiently.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Freight (UK): International logistics group with road, air, and sea freight plus customs services in the UK. Overlaps with Darren Kelly on the multi-modal and customs clearance offering, but at much larger scale and broader geographic coverage.
• Eddie Stobart Logistics: One of the largest UK road haulage and logistics operators, offering general freight, warehousing, and cross-border services. Comparable to Darren Kelly as a UK road haulage provider, but operating at vastly greater scale and a much larger fleet.
• Wincanton plc: Major UK logistics provider offering road transport, warehousing, and supply chain solutions to enterprise customers. Overlaps with Darren Kelly on road haulage and contract logistics, but at significantly greater scale and a national footprint.
• XPO Logistics (UK operations): Global logistics provider with substantial UK road freight and forwarding operations. Overlaps with Darren Kelly on general freight trucking and freight arrangement, but serves larger enterprise customers and international lanes.

Direct peers

• Palletways: European palletised freight network with strong UK presence, connecting regional carriers into a pan-European distribution system. Comparable to Darren Kelly as a regional road haulage operator with an extended international reach via partner network.
• Pallet-Track: UK palletised freight network connecting regional hauliers for nationwide next-day delivery. Operates a similar asset-light, partner-augmented model to Darren Kelly for UK general freight, and is a common alternative for regional haulage customers.
• Bibby Distribution: UK road haulage and contract logistics provider serving multiple sectors with a multi-site fleet. Comparable to Darren Kelly on UK general freight and contract haulage, but at larger fleet and customer scale.
• European Freight Solutions: UK freight forwarder specialising in EU-UK road transport and customs clearance. Direct comparable to Darren Kelly's cross-border offering for SME importers, with a similar mix of transport and customs paperwork handling.
• Tuffnells Parcels Express: UK specialist parcel and pallet carrier serving B2B shippers. Overlaps with Darren Kelly on UK general freight and regional distribution, with similar mid-market customer targeting.
• RH Freight (RH Commercial): UK-based freight forwarder offering road, sea, air, and customs services to importers and exporters. Closely comparable to Darren Kelly on the EU-UK customs plus multi-modal transport bundle for SME customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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