Nightfreight was founded in 1984 when Russell Black purchased Hernway Transport from the receivers. In 1985 a ‘working cooperative’ with several like minded transport companies was formed. The aim was to help each other with parcel deliveries around the country. The original group comprised seven depots and a hub operation in Gypsy Lane, Willenhall. Over the next few years the Nightfreight network grew rapidly with new members joining the consortium such as PHS and Greenline. In 1990 a purpose