Prestons of Potto

Prestons of Potto are one of the best known logistics providers in the UK. We have been established for over 75 years and can transport virtually anything!

[Prestons of Potto @PrestonsofPotto]

After 20 years of membership and 4 generations later, we’re proud to be a part of the 70th anniversary of the Transport Association! 🚚🎉

Great to see so many fellow hauliers, new and old, on display at the infamous Silverstone 🙌🏻

@Transport_Assoc

[Scania UK @ScaniaUK]

@PrestonsofPotto (2/2) The new additions are showing an improvement in average miles per gallon compared to their older models.

They are also trialing a free demo of our Connected Services package and encouraging additional driver training to push those mpg numbers higher.

[Scania UK @ScaniaUK]

Our Account Manager, Joanna, recently handed over six brand new Scania 460 R Supers to our valued customer, Jake Preston, Transport Manager at @PrestonsofPotto.

Jake's fleet now includes 16 Scania Supers, and the results are already impressive. (1/2)

#Scania460R #ScaniaSuper

[Thompsons @ThompCommLtd]

@PrestonsofPotto welcomes two Renault Trucks T 480 Turbo Compound 6x2 units to their fleet!

These are the first Turbo Compound units to enter service for the business and will be running alongside several Renault Trucks T 480 tractor units. Supplied by Paul Armstrong.

[Transport News @_transportnews]

@ThomasHardieUK were the sponsor of the our very special -𝐈𝐧��𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝.

@AnnePrestonMBE of @PrestonsofPotto was a well deserved winner, for her outstanding contribution to the industry.

#northernrewards

[Prestons of Potto @PrestonsofPotto]

A special win for our Chairwoman Anne Preston 🙌🏻

[Transport News @_transportnews]

@ThomasHardieUK were the sponsor of our very special -𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝.

@AnnePrestonMBE of @PrestonsofPotto was a well deserved winner, for her outstanding contribution to the industry.

#northernrewards

[Transport News @_transportnews]

@ThomasHardieUK were the sponsor of our very special -𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝.

@AnnePrestonMBE of @PrestonsofPotto was a well deserved winner, for her outstanding contribution to the industry.

#northernrewards

[Prestons of Potto @PrestonsofPotto]

66 years on from it’s first heavy haulage outing for Prestons of Potto, Lightning II rolls on still! 🚚🔴🟡 #prestonsofpotto #steam #steamengine

[Prestons of Potto @PrestonsofPotto]

Spotted on the A18, North Lincolnshire by A18 Transport Photographer 🚚

Don’t forget to tag us in your lorry spotting pictures by tagging us on @prestonsofpotto or using the hashtag #prestonsofpotto 🔴🟡

[Prestons of Potto @PrestonsofPotto]

Happy Easter to you all, from the Preston family! 🐣🍫🚚

#prestonsofpotto

[Prestons of Potto @PrestonsofPotto]

Happy New Year from the Preston family! 🚚

We would like to thank all staff, customers and supporters for another year as a proud family business.

Here’s to 2023 and many more years on the road. 🔴🟡

#prestonsofpotto #keeptrucking

[Prestons of Potto @PrestonsofPotto]

Fleet Friday 🚚 Photo credit: Heather Pallister 🔴🟡

[Prestons of Potto @PrestonsofPotto]

Fleet Friday 🚚

#prestonsofpotto

[Prestons of Potto @PrestonsofPotto]

The beautiful Potto sunrise this morning 🚚🌅

Photo credit: Adam Wilson 🔴🟡

#prestonsofpotto

[Prestons of Potto @PrestonsofPotto]

To draw National Lorry Week 2022 to a close, we would like to thank all members of the industry for their dedication and hard work which is vital for the country’s survival.🚚

With their help and support, we are a proud family business. 🔴🟡
#NationalLorryWeek #prestonsofpotto

[Prestons of Potto @PrestonsofPotto]

From the huge bridges we drive along on our daily routes, to the packet of biscuits we enjoy with our cups of tea, 89% of the things we buy or use have been transported by road haulage. 🚚

Photo credit: driver Glenn Shimwell 🔴🟡

#NationalLorryWeek #prestonsofpotto @RHANews

[Prestons of Potto @PrestonsofPotto]

Highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the key workers of the logistics industry, haulage is essential to keep the country going. As a result, roughly 11.9 million miles are covered by heavy goods vehicles across the UK every year. 🚚

#NationalLorryWeek #prestonsofpotto

[Prestons of Potto @PrestonsofPotto]

On average, more than 140 billion tonnes of goods are moved by heavy goods vehicles across the UK

Transported from the steelworks to the Port of Middlesbrough, the steel pipes were later shipped to Libya to produce a vital new pipeline. Photo credit: Bryn Zancudi 🔴🟡 @RHANews

[Prestons of Potto @PrestonsofPotto]

Did you know ❓

The logistics sector is the 5th largest employer in the UK. From drivers to warehousing, every individual of the 2.54 million logistics industry workers play a key role in delivering the goods you need. 🚚

Photo credit: driver Andrew Best

#NationalLorryWeek

[Prestons of Potto @PrestonsofPotto]

According to Statista (2022), there are over 500,000 HGV’s registered across the UK. Within our fleet, we have an array of makes and models from Scania to Mercedes to suit all truck fans. 🚚

Which is your favourite? 🔴🟡

#NationalLorryWeek #Prestonsofpotto
@RHANews