A UK transport company that has been operating since 1974 has entered administration. A notice was shared in the London Gazette today, revealing that John K Philips Group Limited entered administration on April 20, 2026. The company was founded when John Philips bought his first truck and set up a small business delivering paint more than 50 years ago. It has since become one of the biggest distribution companies in the North West of England.
Its fleet currently consists of 1.2 tonne capacity vans, 18 tonne rigids with tail lifts, 26 tonne rigids with tail lifts and 44 tonne tractor units. According to the company’s website, it specialises in the transportation of dangerous goods and chemicals. The company has not shared a statement…