All jobs have been lost at an historic UK haulage firm has collapsed into liquidation.
VG Mathers Limited, founded nearly 60 years ago in Scotland, ceased trading after a prolonged period of “difficult conditions” in the road haulage sector.
The closure has resulted in the loss of seven jobs.
Colin Mathers, director of VG Mathers Limited and son of the founder, told our Scottish sister paper The National: “For years, our team has poured everything into keeping our wheels turning, but we have ultimately been overwhelmed by a relentless series of challenges.
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“In this industry, we are used to navigating tough times, but recently it has felt like one thing after another.
“We are far from alone in this struggle, with around 400 UK road haulage and freight companies closing in 2025 alone.
“We have faced an unprecedented squeeze from every angle – skyrocketing fuel costs, soaring insurance premiums, mounting compliance burdens and the rising costs involved in vehicle maintenance.”
VG Mathers, founded in 1968 by Vic Mathers, offered haulage services as well as vehicle inspections and repairs.
Mr Mathers said the company had tried to absorb rising costs but was ultimately unable to continue trading.
He said: “I want to express my deepest gratitude to our loyal staff, our dedicated drivers and our wonderful clients who stood by us.
“This is a very difficult outcome for us and our team, but the economic reality left us with no other choice.”
Michael Reid, head of insolvency services in Scotland at MHA, has been appointed as liquidator.
Mr Reid said: “VG Mathers is a further example of a business facing significant pressures, unfortunately resulting in job losses.
“Our priority is to work with stakeholders to manage the process as smoothly as possible.”
