Structure

Our business structure is unique, we have our own fleet but we are an asset light transport solutions provider. This structure, the investment and importance we put into our team, and our impressive network of trusted partners, is why our customers consider us to be a control tower for the transport sector.

With a dedicated fleet of over 150 vehicles supported by a pan-European network providing access to over 2,500 vehicles daily, we can offer significant scale to our customers whilst retaining local control of all resources.

The combination of our expert team, our core fleet and a tried and tested asset light logistics model is designed to simplify and reduce your workload offering a flexible, scalable, cost-effective and reliable solution to your transport needs. 

In-house transport management

All our services – Contract Logistics, UK Transport Management, Traction, European Freight and Customs Management – are managed in-house by our team of over 110 transport planners at our Preston and Glasgow depots. From order to delivery, our customers have a dedicated traffic operator supported by a team of experienced transport solutions providers.

At our Preston head office, our admin and accounts departments oversee the post-delivery process, ensuring compliance to customers’ proof of delivery and invoicing procedures.

Haulage Partners

Since 1993, we have collaborated with a number of haulage firms across the UK and Europe. Our long-term haulier relationships enable us to provide our customers with excellent services.

24/7 transportation solutions across the UK and Europe for all industries

Over 250 000 consignments per year

99.3% OTIF through skilled drivers and haulier partners

Expansive fleet: Tautliners, Tilts, Flat & Mega Trailers, Rigids, and Specialised Units

Real-time shipment tracking through in-cab communications

Our network of professional hauliers in the UK and Europe provides opportunities to reduce empty miles for small and large hauliers.

Owner Drivers

bwd engages a large number of owner drivers to support our customers’ transport requirements. As our business grows, we are always looking to expand our network of owner drivers by offering long-term opportunities for motivated, professional drivers. A key component of our working partnerships is trust and openness, which are core values of bwd.

99.3% OTIF through skilled drivers and haulier partners

Over 250 000 consignments per year

24/7 transportation solutions across the UK and Europe for all industries

Real-time shipment tracking through in-cab communications

Expansive fleet: Tautliners, Tilts, Flat & Mega Trailers, Rigids, and Specialised Units

Service Partners

We are proud to have long-standing relationships with a number of key suppliers. These relationships date back over 30 years to when the company was founded and have played a vital role in its development and success.

Information Technology

We deliver world-class IT solutions for transport companies with Road Tech Computer Systems. With Road Tech, we have integrated our systems with our customers’ and suppliers’ systems, resulting in tangible efficiency gains.

Freight claim handling

Our sister company, GIT Claims Management LLP, helps our customers & hauliers by improving the efficiency of their claims handling.

Insurance

Through our long trading relationship with F.C Gardener we have developed an industry-leading goods-in-transit insurance policy in conjunction with Argossy Underwriters.

We now offer this policy to our haulage partners so they can enjoy similar commercial & operational benefits.

Industries

We have years of experience working with both blue chip and small independent customers across a wide range of industries and our teams have specialist knowledge and experience of what is important for customers in each sector. Whether your priority is a need to accommodate short lead times, a fluctuation in volumes, adherence to strict time schedules, product security or co-ordination of deliveries with on-site teams, we can help.

Construction

Retail Distribution

Consumer Goods, Food & Drink

Industrial & Engineering

Equipment Pooling

Paper, Print & Packaging

Recycled & Waste Materials

Who we are

Barron Wood Distribution (bwd) is a privately owned transport management company that has been providing flexible, top quality transport solutions to customers since 1993.

The combination of our core fleet and a tried and tested asset light logistics model is designed to simplify and reduce your workload. We work with trusted, long-term partners to offer a flexible, scalable, cost-effective and reliable solution to your transport needs.