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The Story of Wrekin Roadways

Wrekin Roadways was never as big a company as Pickfords, Wynns or Sunters, but is equally well-known for moving the biggest loads during the heyday of heavy haulage. The company had a fleet of suitable tractors and trailers, moving up the weight scale over the years, alongside its more mundane general haulage operations. With a number of regular customers, mainly across the West Midlands, Wrekin Roadways was kept busy over the years, moving all sorts of abnormal loads.

The company’s founder, George David James – always known as David – was a farmer during World War II. In the late 1940s, he diversified, running various plant, Caterpillar tractors, earth-movers

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