| 1946 |
Peterson Ltd founded by John Silbermann. |
| 1947 |
West Bridgford Transport Co Ltd formed by John Silbermann as a joint venture with Annis & Co Ltd. |
| 1952 |
T. Hallett Ltd (trading since ca. 1920) acquired from Tom Hallett by outright purchase. |
| 1954 |
John Silbermann Ltd formed to purchase ex BRS de-nationalised units and trailers. |
| 1960 |
Hallett Silbermann Ltd formed with the amalgamation of T. Hallett Ltd & John Silbermann Ltd. |
| 1960 |
Grove Garage Ltd's haulage business acquired by outright purchase (trading since ca. 1920). |
| 1962 |
A. R. Foskett (Haulage) Ltd acquired by outright purchase (trading since ca. 1940). |
| 1965 |
Styring Transport Ltd acquired by outright purchase (trading since ca. 1940). |
| 1965 |
Glibbery's transport business purchased outright (trading since ca. 1930). |
| 1967 |
Transport Advisers Ltd founded by John Silbermann. |
| 1967 |
Hallett, Silbermann (Storage & Distribution) Ltd founded by John Silbermann and sold to Carryfast in 1971. |
| 1971 |
Reeves Transport Ltd's haulage business acquired by outright purchase (trading since ca.1940). |
| 1974 |
Cattermoles transport business (founded ca. 1830) acquired by outright purchase. |
| 1980 |
J.Jacques & Son haulage business interests acquired (trading since ca. 1955). |
| 2001 |
M.J. Rolls haulage interests acquired (trading since ca. 1970). |