Nicholls Transport

Nicholls Transport Family owned business established in 1967 operating a fleet of over 100 trucks and 350 trailers delivering goods across the UK and Northern Europe 24/7

Nicholls is a dynamic and growing family firm established over 50 years ago. We are proud to now be one of the leading names in transport and logistics in the south east England. Nicholls Transport is part of the Nicholls Group, which also includes Sittingbourne Retail Park, Nicholls Holdings and North Sittingbourne Developments. At Nicholls, we strive to provide the highest standards of professio

nal service. Reliable, honest and hard working, our 'can do' attitude ensures we respond quickly to requirements- at a price that will help you build a profitable business. Nicholls reputation for delivering excellent service and cost- effective haulage continues to this day- proven with our exceptional portfolio of clients. Winners of the prestigious GREENFLEET "Fleet of the Year Award" in 2020 With Paul Nicholls our MD being recognised in the top 100 people in the UK Influencing the reduction in CO2 and appointed by IVECO as their green ambassadors in 2021we are now finalists in the Motor Transport Awards 2022 for the Low Carbon Award

Our modern, well maintained and fuel efficient fleet comprises of over 100 vehicles and 350 trailers. With over 30% of our fleet now LNG running on biomethane we are reducing the CO2 emissions by 82% compared to diesel trucks utilising the LNG Vehicles. All of our diesel tractor units are Euro 6 and equipped with AdBlue fuelled SCR systems to reduce Co2 emissions. We are ISO 14001 certified. Superbly situated for easy access to the cross- channel ferry ports at Sheerness and Dover with UK road links- meaning any time, day or night, we will have a Nicholls vehicle delivering goods in northern France, Belgium, Netherlands, or anywhere in the UK. In addition to this, our Birmingham, Derbyshire and Leicestershire depots are strategically sited for further UK connections- ensuring next day delivery to and from mainland Europe. For further information, do not hesitate to contact us.

Due to Nicholls being a leading haulier in decarbonisation with our trucks running on Biomethane and saving up to 210% o...
22/04/2026

Due to Nicholls being a leading haulier in decarbonisation with our trucks running on Biomethane and saving up to 210% on GHG emissions Rob Gearing our Commercial Director was invited as a guest speaker at the CV show in Birmingham today to discuss Driving Decarbonisation which was a very good subject on Earth Day. A very positive discussion was had with lots of questions about our journey which started in 2019 and has been totally funded by the Nicholls Family. Hosted David Boot from RHA director of Public Affairs with Tom Williams deputy CEO of Maritime Transport who with the help of government funding have just purchased their first 17 electric trucks. Allen Rushforth CEO Metier Technologies spoke very positively about hydrogen and its importance in the future of transport.

          Nicholls transport Additional 5 LNG trucks being deployed this April
04/04/2026


Nicholls transport Additional 5 LNG trucks being deployed this April

❕SUBCONTRACTORS WANTED❕
26/03/2026

❕SUBCONTRACTORS WANTED❕

A six page feature on us and our decarbonisation journey by one of the most respected publishers in the transport indust...
13/03/2026

A six page feature on us and our decarbonisation journey by one of the most respected publishers in the transport industry. 10 million diesel miles saved on our Biomethane trucks since 2019 and over 4 million kgs of CO2 saved in 2025. The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it!

Our decarbonisation journey just gets better with this milestone. Plus in 2025 working with  we achieved up to 210% savi...
09/03/2026

Our decarbonisation journey just gets better with this milestone. Plus in 2025 working with we achieved up to 210% savings on GHG emissions that equates to over 4 million kgs of CO2 not being produced year on our trucks. We have also invested in electric trucks charging on our own renewable energy.

We are absolutely delighted that Alex has once again made it in to the Top 100 people influencing the reduction in GHG e...
27/02/2026

We are absolutely delighted that Alex has once again made it in to the Top 100 people influencing the reduction in GHG emissions in the transport industry. It’s a testimony to his ambition to become the greenest transport company in the UK.

At Nicholls with the electric trucks it was a bit like waiting for a bus then two come along at the same time! Our fleet...
03/02/2026

At Nicholls with the electric trucks it was a bit like waiting for a bus then two come along at the same time! Our fleet of LNG trucks running on Biomethane are already achieving savings of over 210% on GHG emissions and these two being charged using our renewable energy we produce on site just help even more to save the planet. Looking for a sustainable transport partner get in touch.

The first of our  electric vehicle has joined our fleet. We produce our own renewable energy that normally powers over 8...
26/01/2026

The first of our electric vehicle has joined our fleet. We produce our own renewable energy that normally powers over 85% of our electricity we use and the remainder comes from guaranteed renewable sources. The electric truck adds to our 210% savings on GHG emissions we are achieving on our fleet of trucks running on Biomethane sourced from . Twice winners of the CiTTi Alternative Fuel Award we are leading the way in green logistics.

24/01/2026

Delighted to be featured in the IVECO’s 50th Anniversary UK Heritage Book. As IVECO say we are Driving the Future of Cle...
14/01/2026

Delighted to be featured in the IVECO’s 50th Anniversary UK Heritage Book. As IVECO say we are Driving the Future of Cleaner Logistics

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