W H Bowker in Newport

Based in Bamber Bridge, Preston, W H Bowker was established in 1919 when William Bowker used his war gratuity to buy the first vehicle. He began making local deliveries in Lancashire earning a reputation for a pioneering spirit and an innovative approach to industry's needs. It wasn't long before he'd assembled one of the largest fleets in the area.

Today, W H Bowker is a major UK and international transport and warehouse provider operating of 240 vehicles and 500 trailers as well as providing over 1.5 million square feet of warehousing at eleven UK sites. The haulage fleet mainly consists Volvo and Scania trucks and have recently some Scania 460R 6x2 HL's.

Pictured on 12/03/2025 at Newport Lorry Park.
Photo courtesy of and copyrighted to Paul Harper.
 

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