Our
Story
We've got a great history, and an even better future.
We've got a great history, and even better future. With the third generation of Moody's behind the wheel, we have gained valuable experience across the board to deliver excellence, always.
1947
In 1947, David Moody returned from serving his country during the Second World War, and returned to his job at the local Co-op delivering to the locals in Bedlington by horse and cart. Shortly afterwards he saw an opportunity to buy a household coal round and began delivering coal to local businesses, branching into transporting bricks.
1961
Business continued to grow and as a fresh faced 16 year old, David's son, Alan, joined the business. The second generation to begin work on the business that was set for more growth over the coming years.
1971
Business flourished and in 1971 there were over 40 vehicles and a full-time workforce of over 45. In addition to the core business as a coal merchant, we introduced the sale of DIY materials and the fleet expanded to include tippers, flatbeds and skips.
1953
By 1953, David operated five vehicles, employing six people. It was transporting bricks that exposed David to the haulage industry. Towards the late 1950's David's business continued to see growth, and in 1960 D.Moody (Haulage) Ltd was born.
1990
In 1990, the company entered partnership with British Rail to develop an overnight parcel operation called Track 29. Although this no longer exists, it was the catalyst into our current work within the overnight multi-drop market.
1999
Moody's joined the Pall-Ex network to improve transportation of freight across the country
2007
We made the decision to modernise the trading business name and re-branded in 2007 to Moody Logistics & Storage. However, we're affectionately known in and around the North East area as Moody's.
1980
Due to the closure of the mining industry in the 1980's and the decline of coal sales, they began looking at alternative sources of revenue and activities.
1995
In April 1995, the company made a commitment to Investors in People. This was viewed by the directors as a tool to assist us in refocusing our business strategy due to the changing market, environment and the requirements to retrain our staff.
2019
In October 2019, we were delighted to become a shareholder member of the Pall-Ex network, in an acquisition deal which saw Hilary Devey CBE, bought out by a group of members. The acquisition believed to be the first of its kind, provided the UK and European members the opportunity to be involved in the development of the No.1 network for quality.
2005
We purchased and relocated to our current 7-acre site at Bolam Business Park, Cramlington, in May 2005.
Present Day
Joining the Pall-Ex network in June 1999 was a step in the right direction for Moody Logistics to build on our successful haulage business. We have watched the network grow and become the number one pallet network for quality in the UK, achieving ISO 9001:2015 accreditation in Quality Management System.