Haulage companies in the Derby area
1,106 haulage companies have a registered office in the Derby area (DE postcodes), and 278 of them were formed in 2025 or 2026. In their latest accounts, the typical one held £10,122 in cash and owed £9,604 at year end.
The numbers
| Measure | Derby | UK |
|---|---|---|
| Registered companies | 1,106 | 68,316 |
| Formed in 2025 or 2026 | 278 (25%) | 27% |
| Being struck off or in liquidation | 152 (14%) | 18% |
| Typical cash at year end | £10,122262 accounts | £8,909 |
| Typical amount owed at year end | £9,604571 accounts | £10,608 |
| Typical number of employees | 1604 accounts | 1 |
What this means if you’re starting one
More of these companies are closing than in most trades
13% of haulage companies in the Derby area (DE postcodes) are currently being struck off, against 6.9% of all companies there. Nationally that rate is higher than 98% of UK industries.
Closures run high here. It is a churn signal, not a survival rate, but it means the common failure points are worth learning before you start.
the Derby area (DE postcodes) already has more of these businesses than most places
Haulage companies are 2.3% of companies registered in the Derby area (DE postcodes), against 1.3% UK-wide (1.9× the national share).
Demand here is proven, but so is choice. Customers can compare you with several nearby options.
Cash is tight in this trade
At year end the typical haulage company in the Derby area (DE postcodes) holds £10,122 in cash and owes £9,604; that cash figure is lower than 88% of UK industries.
Typical operators end the year holding less cash than they owe, so there is little slack if takings dip or a big bill lands early.
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Check my ideaWhat these figures can’t tell you
Companies are counted where their registered office is, which may be an accountant or a home address rather than a shop. Sole traders and partnerships are not on the register, and electronically filed accounts cover roughly 60–75% of accounts filed each year. The figures describe companies that exist; they cannot prove demand for your idea or predict whether it will work. How the figures are built.
Haulage in other places
- Northampton2,238 companies
- Leicester1,952 companies
- Nottingham1,045 companies
- London4,892 companies
- Birmingham3,672 companies
- Peterborough2,721 companies
- Coventry2,458 companies
- Doncaster2,139 companies
Other businesses in Derby
- Buy-to-let landlord2,776 companies
- Business consultancy1,855 companies
- Online shop990 companies
- IT support or consultancy915 companies
- Dog grooming and other personal services873 companies
- Hair and beauty salon748 companies
- Takeaway and street food722 companies
- Physiotherapy or therapy clinic717 companies