First established in 1981 as a sole trader business, the Steve Porter Transport Group has evolved and grown into a major niche player in the UK Transport and Logistics industry.
Following the acquisition of Red Funnel Distribution Ltd., Steve Porter Transport Group currently employ in excess of seventy full-time staff across five sites in Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, as well as staff embedded in a major manufacturing plant in Hampshire. Steve Porter Transport Ltd. operate 40 vehicles and 80 trailers from around 145,000 sq.ft. of warehouse, office and yard space.
WLN – What’s the most exciting thing about your job?
Creating business relationships through partnership type agreements and seeing the profile and reputation of the business grow year on year.
WLN – Who inspired you most in your career?
Not any one individual. I believe that anyone with lots of experience can offer you something. The best advice received came from a retired haulier who said “when you get busy work harder.” There are several sorry tales out there, but this advice guards against complacency and failure.
WLN – If you were an item in a warehouse, what would you be?
A really good bottle of red wine held in bond. Perhaps, a great Bordeaux Premier Cru like Chateau Mouton Rothschild.
WLN – What brought you to this industry?
My background is accountancy, and this led me into logistics.
WLN – If you had to do it all over again, what would you do different?
I’m a positive person and never spend any time looking back but always look forward – in this game you are only as good as your last delivery.
WLN – What’s your favourite pastime?
I’m a keen sports fan. I enjoying watching and playing. The misery of supporting Newcastle United is a cross if have to bear, and I also enjoy playing golf and cricket.
WLN – What’s the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you?
Now that would be telling. Featuring as the Quote Unquote personality in this issue.
WLN – Do you have any hidden talents?
I have the amazing ability to be able to avoid having to undertake DIY projects.
WLN – Who would be your favourite party guest?
Kevin Keegan would be my ideal guest. I believe that there is nobody more genuine in sport.
WLN – What is the greatest luxury in your life?
Good health.
WLN – If you won the Lottery, what would you do?
I would live for part of the year in the South of France and undertake a project to create a university on the Isle of Wight for both academic and sporting subjects.
WLN – Who or what makes you laugh?
Anything by Monty Python.
WLN – Do you have any secret ambitions?
Yes, to watch England beat Australia at an Ashes test match in Australia.
WLN – What’s your favourite holiday destination?
I’m a massive fan of the South of France.
WLN – What’s your favourite music album?
U2’s – Achtung Baby.
WLN – What’s your favourite movie?
The Life of Brian.
WLN – What’s your favourite book?
Spike Milligan’s Adolf Hitler – My Part in His Downfall.
WLN – Who or what do you detest the most?
I detest ignorant and arrogant people. There really is no need for it.
WLN – What would be your advice to someone thinking about coming into the industry (apart from “don’t do it”)?
Enroll on a management-training course with one of the large logistics groups. This will give you the best possible start, particularly if you then move onto an independent transport company.
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