Modern Slavery Statement

This statement is made in line with section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, although J Potts Logistics Ltd is currently below the £36m turnover threshold for mandatory reporting. We publish it voluntarily because the issues matter and our carriers and clients expect transparency.

Our business

We're a Carlisle-based parcel & freight delivery operator with around 32 active drivers, working multi-FD volume for DPD, DX, DHL and InPost. Our drivers are typically self-employed sub-contractors with valid right-to-work documentation.

Our risks

• Driver onboarding. The largest direct risk is engaging someone whose right to work is questionable, or who has been trafficked or coerced.
• Sub-contracting. Drivers occasionally use their own vehicles or work alongside their own crews. We require visibility on anyone presenting parcels in our name.
• Suppliers. Vehicle leasing partners, fuel suppliers, and tech vendors are lower-risk but not zero-risk.

What we do

• Right-to-work checks on every driver before any rota assignment, retained on file with expiry tracking.
• Document expiry monitoring built into our ops platform — drivers can't be assigned a route if licence or insurance documents have expired.
• Sub-contractor register — every driver who carries parcels in our name is named in our sub-contractor register, with engagement type, vehicle, and contact records.
• Direct payment — we pay drivers directly via BACS, not through agencies that obscure the chain.
• Whistleblowing — if you're aware of any instance of forced labour, exploitation or trafficking related to our operations, contact admin@jpottslogistics.co.uk in confidence.

Reporting concerns

If you suspect any form of modern slavery or exploitation in our supply chain, please contact us at admin@jpottslogistics.co.uk or the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700.

Approved by

This statement is approved by the Director, on behalf of the Board of J Potts Logistics Ltd.

Questions? Contact us.