Matthew Watson Transport Ltd

11/10/2026

🚛 STANDING TOGETHER FOR OUR HAULAGE INDUSTRY 🚛

The road ahead is becoming increasingly difficult for hauliers across the UK.

Rising fuel prices, increasing operating costs, vehicle maintenance, wages and the many other expenses involved in running a transport business are putting enormous pressure on an industry that keeps this country moving.

Sadly, we are seeing fellow hauliers forced to make the heartbreaking decision to close their doors, with some businesses going into administration and others having no option but to walk away from the companies they have worked so hard to build.

Behind every transport business are families, dedicated drivers, hardworking staff and years of investment, commitment and sacrifice. These are not just businesses on a balance sheet; they are livelihoods, legacies and often family-run operations built over generations.

We know first-hand the challenges involved in running a haulage business. We have enormous respect for everyone in this industry who continues to get behind the wheel and keep goods moving, often in incredibly challenging circumstances.

No matter how much competition there may be on the road, we are all part of the same industry. When one haulier struggles, we should all take notice.

We stand in solidarity with our fellow hauliers who are facing these difficult times, and with those who have sadly had to make the decision to close their businesses.

The UK depends on road transport every single day. Our industry deserves to be valued, supported and given a fair opportunity to remain sustainable.

Here’s hoping for better times ahead for everyone in haulage. 🤝

05/10/2026

21/09/2026

A long read but stay with me.

THE HARSH REALITY OF BEING A HAULIER IN 2026
Let’s talk about what it actually takes to keep Britain moving right now.

https://www.change.org/HGVfuelcostsupportNOW PLEASE SHARE THIS POST SND SIGN THIS PETITION NOW. Don’t wait you will forget it’s so important right now.

When a standard articulated lorry pulls up to the pumps, filling an 800-litre tank from empty costs roughly £1,560.
But here is the kicker that the public doesn’t see: £684 of that single fill-up goes straight to the UK Treasury.
The government takes a staggering 85.50p in tax on every single litre through a combination of Fuel Duty and VAT.
The Government Could Step In.
But They Aren't
The government has the power to drastically reduce this burden.
A meaningful cut to fuel duty would instantly relieve the entire logistics sector.

Since January 2026, diesel prices have increased by approximately 30–35%, significantly increasing costs for logistics operators.

Instead, they play political games.
They look like they are giving with one hand by announcing temporary freezes, but be sure they are taking it back with the other.
Let’s be completely honest: the Treasury isn't hurting from high fuel prices they are loving the massive VAT windfall it generates.
Why This Matters to Everyone. Hauliers cannot simply swallow thousands of pounds in extra costs every single week.
Margins in transport are razor-thin.
We have absolutely no choice but to pass these increases down the line to the customer. If we don’t we close our gates for good.
And what happens next?
The manufacturers pay more for freight.
The supermarkets pay more for stock.
The consumer pays more at the checkout.
Every loaf of bread, every pint of milk, and every item you buy has to travel on the back of a truck.
High diesel tax isn't just a haulier problem; it is a direct tax on the supermarket shelves and the British public’s pockets.
It is time for the government to stop treating the logistics industry like a cash cow and start protecting the economy.

28/06/2026

I have some super single trailer tyres available which have come off my trailers if any farmers are wanting some ready for harvest. All are road legal just getting close to their wear markers. Free to collect from YO25 area. DM me for further details. Cheers.

23/05/2026

I feel a rebrand coming on!! 🐯🐯