Haulier Profile: Tommy Middleton

Meet Tommy Middleton, a dedicated haulier with an impressive thirty years of experience in the British Wool family! His incredible journey has allowed him to forge unparalleled relationships with our farmers, creating a strong network of trust and collaboration.

Dive into the engaging interview we've conducted with him, where he shares his inspiring background and the passions that drive him.

Please read Tommy’s response below;

“Hello! I’m Tommy, and I hail from Holden House in beautiful Carnforth, Lancashire. I come from a big family—I'm the middle child of eight—raised in the straw business that my father started back in 1959.

I’ve been happily married for over 40 years and have two wonderful children and five amazing grandchildren. We live on a smallholding just outside Ingleton, right on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.

In 1995, I took over a collection centre and became a haulier for British Wool. It seemed like a great addition to my straw business, which I’ve been running since I was 21 after taking it over from my dad. It's been a rewarding journey, and I'm proud of the success we’ve achieved.

When I first joined British Wool, I was delivering about 8 loads each season to a depot in Clayton. Fast forward to now, and I’m proud to say that I've ramped that up to around 45 loads a season!

The improvements in the British Wool warehouse operations over the years have been remarkable, and I’m excited about what the future holds.

I’ve been a haulier for British Wool for 30 years, and I’m not slowing down anytime soon.

One of my favourite parts of the job is meeting all the farmers and sharing a bit of banter. I’ve built a good reputation within the British Wool community, where farmers love to chat about their wool and the future of British Wool. I give my all to both my straw business and my partnership with British Wool—I'm a dedicated supporter and proud ambassador!

In my free time, you can find me restoring vintage tractors and joining tractor runs across the Dales to raise money for various charities. And of course, I cherish every moment I get to spend with my grandchildren!”