History
The company was founded in 1926 as a haulage and storage company and only bought its first coach in 1976.
The company was started by Harry Luckett, the current chairman's father. The business was predominantly a haulage and storage business but other activities were entered into, including keeping chickens and other farmyard animals.
David Luckett joined the company in 1963 and took over shortly after in 1966 when Harry died unexpectedly. The company’s haulage business continued and went from strength to strength in the late 1960s and early 1970s, working for major names such as Ready Mix Concrete and Schweppes.
David purchased the company’s first coach in 1976, choosing to drive it himself. It proved a very enjoyable and successful venture and the second coach was soon on its way. By the mid-1980s the coach fleet had outnumbered the haulage fleet and it was clear which way the company was proceeding.
The 3rd generation of Lucketts joined the company; Steve in 1983 and Ian in 1985. Since then the company has grown to a turnover of over £4.5 million per year and employs over 70 people. They have recently relaunched their Driver Training Academy, and employed a driver trainer, to instruct candidates for their PCV test, and train current employees in new legislation and courses, such as the NVQ and Driver CPC.
The company has also recently redeveloped their Fareham depot, to include the demolition of many of the current buildings and the construction of a new 3 storey building, incorporating offices, sales area, vehicle workshop and staff (including drivers) rest rooms. This has provided more space for vehicle parking, and an enlarged workshop and office space.
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