Established during the 1890s in the east end of Sheffield, John Truswell & Sons have been serving the needs of industry for over 100 years. This family owned Company developed its business around the supply and delivery needs of the local Coal and Steel Industries. The Company developed by operating the famous British marques of Bedford, Albion, Commer, AEC and later Leyland. By the mid 70s Truswell operated one of the largest fleets of rigid tipper and flatbed lorries in South Yorkshire. The 1980/90s saw Scania, Volvo and Mercedes become the favourite providers and in the late 90s and to date, DAF are the most prevalent fleet vehicle. Having grown through acquisition, Truswell UK Distribution has depots in Sheffield, Barnsley and Douglas, Scotland, and specialises in the bulk movements of plastic, steel and alloy products together with consumer goods and raw materials for the food industry. The heavy haulage fleet specialises in the movement of agricultural and plant machinery together with specialised engineering plant.