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Holly Bowers: Breaking Barriers in the Transport Industry
In March 2017, Holly Bowers was featured in an article on the Safe Driving for Life website, produced in partnership with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). The article, "Women of the Road Part 2: The LGV Driver", celebrated Holly's journey into the road transport industry and her achievement as one of the youngest women in the UK to qualify as a Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) driver.
Holly's path into transport was unexpected. After working with racehorses, a serious riding accident in 2016 left her unable to continue her career in the equestrian industry. During her recovery, she joined her family's haulage business, initially helping with warehouse operations before progressing to driving deliveries in a 3.5-tonne vehicle. Discovering a passion for driving, she went on to gain both her Category C and Category C+E licences within a matter of months.
In the interview, Holly discussed her experiences as a young woman in a traditionally male-dominated profession, explaining that she is often met with surprise and admiration when arriving at delivery locations. She also highlighted the importance of encouraging more women to consider careers in commercial driving and helping to challenge outdated stereotypes within the industry.
As a third-generation LGV driver working alongside her father and sister in the family business, Holly's story is a testament to determination, resilience, and the growing role of women in the transport sector.
Three Generations Behind the Wheel
Holly and Kate Bowers have proudly become the third generation of their family to qualify as HGV drivers, continuing a long-standing transport tradition at the family-run TLP Group in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Holly achieved her Class 1 licence at just 20 years old and is believed to have been one of the youngest women in the UK to do so. After a serious riding accident ended her career working with racehorses, she joined the family business and progressed through a range of qualifications before becoming an HGV driver.
Kate gained her Class 1 licence the previous year, having started at TLP while still at college before joining the company full-time. Both sisters have followed in the footsteps of their father, Martyn, and grandfather, William, who founded the business more than 30 years ago.
Their achievement reflects the family’s dedication to the transport industry and highlights the growing importance of encouraging more young people to pursue careers in logistics and haulage.
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Behind every successful business is a dedicated team working together to keep things running smoothly. Our office team combines experience, professionalism, and a commitment to excellent service.
From managing day-to-day operations to supporting our clients and colleagues, we're here to ensure everything works efficiently and seamlessly.
We take pride in building strong relationships, providing reliable support, and creating a positive experience for everyone we work with. Get to know the people who help make it all happen.
Martyn Bowers
Company Director
Martyn is one of our Company Directors and has been an integral part of TLP for over 30 years. He plays a key role in managing the truck fleet, helping to keep operations running smoothly across the business. Highly hands-on in his approach, he can often be found out on collections, driving trucks to the hub, or jumping on a forklift whenever an extra pair of hands is needed.
Martyn is always ready with a joke and has a knack for keeping team morale high. His dedication, wealth of practical experience, and strong work ethic have made him a trusted figure within the company, while his sense of humour makes him a valued and popular member of the TLP team.
Anita Taylor
Company Director
Anita is one of our Company Directors and has been a valued part of TLP for over 30 years. She plays a vital role in managing the company accounts, ensuring the financial side of the business runs smoothly and efficiently behind the scenes.
With more than three decades of experience and dedication to the company, Anita has been instrumental in supporting TLP's growth and success. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment help keep the business on track day after day.
Known for her fun personality and positive attitude, Anita brings a great atmosphere to the office and is always happy to lend a hand. Her friendly nature, wealth of experience, and dedication to the company make her a highly respected and important member of the TLP team.
Jodie Goodwin
Office Manager
Jodie is a key member of our office team and brings over 22 years of experience to the role. She plays an important part in the day-to-day running of the business, handling customer calls and emails, booking deliveries, and coordinating drivers' collections. Her friendly and professional approach has helped her build strong, lasting relationships with customers, ensuring they receive excellent service every step of the way.
Known for her positive attitude and cheerful personality, Jodie helps keep the office running smoothly while creating a fun and welcoming atmosphere for both colleagues and customers. She's often heard singing around the office, bringing a smile to everyone's face, and her genuine rapport with customers has made her a familiar and trusted point of contact for many over the years.
With her experience, dedication, and customer-focused approach, Jodie is a valued and much-loved member of the TLP team.
Kevin Corden
Operations
Kevin has been a valued member of the TLP team for over 20 years and is a key part of our morning operation. He is responsible for planning drivers' runs, offloading trailers, and loading deliveries ready for the day ahead. His hard work, organisation, and attention to detail help ensure everything runs smoothly from the very start of each day.
Holding a Class 1 HGV licence, Kevin has extensive knowledge of the transport industry and understands the importance of keeping operations running efficiently. His experience and reliability make him someone the team can always depend on.
Although naturally a little shy, Kevin is a genuinely lovely person and a fantastic team member who is always willing to lend a hand whenever needed. His dedication, loyalty, and strong work ethic have made him an important part of TLP for more than two decades.
Kate Walker
Sales Assistant/ Warehouse
Kate has been part of the TLP family for 16 years, having started her journey with the company as a truck washer. Since then, she has gained experience across a variety of roles, including forklift driver, HGV driver, and warehouse operative, before moving into her current position in the office supporting the sales department.
As the eldest daughter of Martyn, Kate has grown up with the business and has developed a strong understanding of its day-to-day operations. Her hands-on experience across multiple departments gives her valuable insight into how the company works
Kate’s knowledge, confidence, and commitment to learning every aspect of the business make her an important part of the TLP team and a key contributor to its continued success.
Ian Brown
Sales
Ian is our Sales Representative and plays a key role in building and maintaining strong relationships with both new and existing customers. He is dedicated to understanding each customer's needs and works hard to provide the best possible service and solutions.
Friendly, approachable, and highly knowledgeable, Ian is a valued member of the TLP team who contributes significantly to the continued growth of the business. While his main focus is sales, he's always willing to get stuck in and can occasionally be found out in the van helping with collections when needed.
Known for his outgoing personality, Ian never struggles for conversation and can happily talk for days. His enthusiasm, customer-focused approach, and willingness to help wherever required make him a popular and important part of the team
Jenny Bowers
Morning operation
Jenny is part of our morning office team and plays a vital role in keeping deliveries running smoothly and on schedule. She monitors all outgoing deliveries, ensuring they are on time and proactively dealing with any issues before they become problems.
As Martyn’s wife, Jenny has been heavily involved in the business and brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her role. Organised, reliable, and always one step ahead, she helps ensure our customers receive the high level of service they have come to expect from TLP.
Adding to her impressive skill set, Jenny also holds a Class 1 HGV licence, giving her a unique understanding of the transport industry and the challenges faced by drivers on the road. Her knowledge, commitment, and hands-on approach make her an invaluable member of the TLP team.
Holly Pepper
Class 1 HGV Driver / Warehouse
Holly, Martyn’s second eldest daughter, has been part of the TLP team for 10 years and has made her mark on the business in more ways than one. She made history by becoming the youngest female HGV driver in the UK and has since become a highly valued member of the team.
Known for her exceptional reversing skills, Holly is often the first person colleagues turn to when a difficult manoeuvre needs to be completed. Her confidence behind the wheel, combined with her can-do attitude, has earned her great respect throughout the company.
When she's not out on the road, Holly is always willing to lend a hand wherever needed. Whether she's helping to load trucks, assisting in the warehouse, or picking and packing orders, her versatility and strong work ethic make her an invaluable asset to TLP.
With a decade of service behind her and a wealth of practical experience, Holly continues to play an important role in the success of the business.
Paul Heywood
Warehouse / Class 1 HGV Driver
Paul has been a valued member of the TLP team for over 20 years. He began his career with the company as a truck washer and, through hard work, dedication, and a willingness to learn, progressed to become an HGV driver before moving into his current warehouse role.
Paul still starts his day by delivering pallets before returning to take charge of warehouse operations. He is responsible for loading freight onto trailers and ensuring every shipment is correctly sorted and sent to the right destination.
His wealth of experience, attention to detail, and commitment to getting the job done right have made him an integral part of the business. After more than two decades with TLP, Paul continues to be a reliable and highly respected member of the team.
Mike Nicholls
Class 2 HGV Driver
Mike is an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver who has been a valued member of TLP for over 20 years. Throughout his time with the company, he has built strong and lasting relationships with customers thanks to his friendly, reliable, and professional approach.
Mike is well known for his excellent sense of humour and ability to bring a smile to those around him, making him a pleasure to work with and a great ambassador for TLP.
Andy Mcgovern
Van Driver
Andy is a dedicated 3.5-ton van driver who works the afternoon shift and always brings plenty of character to the team. Known for his unique personality and sense of humour.
Andy is never shy about hunting down a free coffee, ice cream, or any other workplace perk he can get his hands on. Despite his talent for spotting freebies, Andy is a reliable member of the team who gets the job done after an argument about doing it first and is always ready with a story or a laugh.
Fred Stokes
Class 1 HGV Driver
Fred has been a valued member of the team for over 15 years. A Class 1 driver, he is often found covering routes in an 18-tonne vehicle to support his regular customers. Kind, reliable, and quiet by nature.
Fred consistently provides an excellent service and has built strong relationships with those he delivers to. His customers have nothing but positive things to say about him, regularly praising his professionalism, helpful attitude, and dependable approach. Fred's dedication and flexibility make him a highly respected and appreciated member of the team.
Simon Longshaw
Class 1 HGV Driver
Simon has been a valued member of the TLP team for the past two years. He joined the company as a Class 2 driver and, through his hard work and commitment, has successfully progressed to becoming a Class 1 driver after completing his training and test with TLP's support.
At TLP, we are committed to helping our drivers develop their skills and achieve their career goals, and Simon is a great example of this. He has embraced every opportunity to learn and progress, demonstrating a positive attitude and strong work ethic throughout his journey. His willingness to develop and take on new challenges has made him a respected and reliable member of the team, and we look forward to seeing his continued success in the future.
Gareth Barnett
Class 1 HGV morning Driver
Gareth has been a dedicated and valued member of the TLP team for over 20 years. As a Class 1 driver, he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, consistently demonstrating reliability, professionalism, and commitment.
In addition to his driving responsibilities, Gareth plays a vital role in supporting the morning operation. He is responsible for planning drivers' runs, offloading trailers, and ensuring deliveries are loaded and ready for the day ahead. His hard work behind the scenes helps keep the operation running smoothly and efficiently, providing invaluable support to both the drivers and the wider team.
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