A family-run West Midlands haulier is celebrating 45 years of delivering exceptional service to clients across the UK. Haulways, based in Oldbury, is a successful nationwide transport operation which was formed by Roy Jones in 1980 and now spans three generations.
In fact, Roy’s grandsons Rob and Adam Bowater, along with their cousin Lee Jones, who recently joined the company, are now preparing to take the wheel and steer it towards even more growth and success in the future.
Rob said: “It’s 45 years now since my grandad Roy started the business, and his son Keith joined the firm as soon as he was 19.
“My dad Dave Bowater then started here as a 17-year-old just after passing his driving test and became part of the family when he married Roy’s daughter.
“They went on to create Haulways that prides itself on quality service, exceptional efficiency and the highest level of professionalism and we’re all immensely proud of achieving that as a family-run outfit.
“Now my dad and uncle Keith are looking to pass on the baton to the next generation, so Adam and I have been tasked with taking things on and building on Haulways’ good name and reputation in the industry.
“We’ve both been working in the business since leaving school and our cousin, Lee, who is Keith’s son, has now started here too so I’m sure he will be helping us drive the business forward too.
“It’s certainly exciting times but also a challenging prospect for us because there is a huge responsibility on us to continue delivering the very best for our clients and customers.”
Haulways is a long-serving shareholder member with Pallet-Track and a member of the Road Haulage Association, which is something Rob is keen to continue.
He added: “We have been with Pallet-Track now for 20 years and it’s a partnership that works very well for us.
“We partner with them for most of our pallet freight, ensuring a quick and reliable service working with the UK’s fastest-growing pallet network.
“That’s why five of the seven new trucks we’ve added to our fleet have been dual-branded to highlight the close working relationship between Haulways and Pallet-Track. Long may it continue!”
Stuart Godman, CEO at Pallet-Track, said: “Haulways is a terrific, family-run company with such a long and proud history and it’s been so rewarding working alongside them for so many years.
“We’re looking forward confidently to the future with them and continuing to partner together to share in the continued growth and success.”
