Our History

Nova was established in 2006 by current owner and director John Pederick. The name Nova actually comes from our home county of Avon — spelled backwards — a connection to our local roots and forward-thinking approach.

After taking redundancy from a local Bristol transport company, John originally planned to pursue a transport management role in Auckland, New Zealand. However, before emigrating, he spotted a gap in the local haulage market — and decided instead to stay in the UK and start his own venture. That decision marked the beginning of Nova’s journey.

*Our first vehicle was a 2002 MAN ME 220 B 18 tonne rigid.*

The business soon began to grow, with the arrival of a 26-tonne Mercedes Actros rigid in 2007 and our first 6x2 Renault Premium tractor unit in 2009. During this time, Nova also operated a fleet of vans offering next-day delivery and courier services.

Originally specialising in palletised deliveries, Nova quickly expanded into day and night trunking for major pallet networks and partnerships with leading UK supermarket chains. From there, John saw an opportunity to diversify into the container transport market, an area he was particularly passionate about.

After years of working directly with major shipping lines, Nova evolved into a true container specialist, offering complete end-to-end solutions — from overweight container handling, lifting, sales, storage, and repairs to delivery and collection. This comprehensive approach allows us to meet the needs of every customer, no matter the scale.

In 2023, Nova entered a new chapter with the introduction of our first STGO CAT 2 tractor unit, marking our expansion into the heavy haulage sector and strengthening our position as a trusted name in UK transport and logistics.

Over the years

Row of white and colored trucks parked on a dirt lot with a hill in the background and a clear blue sky.

Four parked trucks, including two white trucks with "NOVA" logos and other trucks, with a man standing near the middle truck in an open, dirt lot with a hillside in the background.

Line of white trucks parked on a dirt lot under a cloudy sky.

A large freight truck on a highway carrying a boat covered with a blue tarp, with a crane mounted at the back for loading and unloading.

A white Iveco truck parked in front of an industrial building with a covered conveyor belt or walkway overhead. There is a pile of sand or gravel on the ground nearby.

White semi-truck with a yellow shipping container on cargo bed, parked on a concrete surface under a blue sky.

Five white trucks and one white car parked on a dirt lot under a cloudy sky.

Six large trucks parked in a row on a gravel lot with a grassy hill and cloudy sky in the background.

A lineup of five white trucks parked on a gravel lot under a cloudy sky.

A white DAF semi-truck with a blue trailer parked on a muddy, unpaved lot with puddles, surrounded by construction materials and fencing.

Front view of a white DAF XF truck with 'NOVA' on the front, parked outdoors on a gravel surface under a cloudy sky.

White Volvo truck with 'NOVA' written in red on the front, parked indoors with a dark background.

A truck transporting large tree logs with the logs protruding out of the back of the truck bed.

A white semi-truck with a red flatbed trailer parked in an industrial area with warehouses and construction cranes in the background under a cloudy sky.

A flatbed truck parked on gravel with striped ground support, with a blue shipping container and sailboats with masts in the background, under a cloudy sky.

White Iveco truck with Nova and Starline branding parked by a pier with a ferry in the water nearby during daytime.

A white transport truck with 'NOVA' written on the side is parked on a paved surface. The truck has an open cargo area with some wooden planks inside. A forklift is partially visible on the left side of the image, and a person is standing near it. Th

A white MAN truck with a yellow container on the back, parked on a gravel lot under a clear blue sky with some clouds. The truck has 'NOVA' written on the front and side.

A large white truck and a green telescopic handler are on a narrow road. The telescopic handler is near some trees and bushes, and appears to be using its boom to reach or lift something. A person stands between the vehicle and a red car that is appr

A white Iveco truck hauling a blue shipping container on a flatbed trailer, parked near large red crane equipment at a port.

A white Mercedes-Benz semi-truck parked outside a loading dock with a blue shipping container on its trailer. The loading dock is part of an industrial building, with additional docks and another red truck visible. Wet pavement reflects the truck and

A white truck with the words 'NOVA TRANSPORT' written on the side, parked next to a blue trailer, with another truck partially visible in the background.

Two large trucks with containers parked under a roofed structure, with a partial view of another truck and a security camera in the background.

A white semi-truck with a brown cargo container parked in a lot under a clear blue sky.

White Mercedes-Benz Actros truck with 'NOVA' branding on the front, parked outdoors on a sunny day with a clear blue sky.

A white Novar transport truck with a blue trailer is loading a shipping container at a warehouse or distribution center, with another container being lifted by a crane overhead.

A white semi-truck with 'NOVA TRANSPORT' branding parked next to a white van with a yellow and red chevron pattern and 'FLEET SUPPORT' written on the back, on a gravel surface under a blue sky.

Four large white trucks parked in a row on a dirt lot with a hill and blue sky in the background.

A large white semi-truck with red and black lettering reading 'NOVA TRANSPORT' parked on a gravel lot, hauling a blue and red flatbed trailer carrying large black tires and a red metal framework.

A white MAN semi-truck with a blue shipping container on its flatbed, driving on a road near a roundabout.

White semi-truck with a blue container on flatbed trailer parked on a sandy area with trees and blue sky in the background.

Three white trucks with 'NOVA' logos parked side by side on a muddy lot with puddles, behind a fence and industrial buildings, under a partly cloudy sky at sunset.

White delivery truck with a large cargo box parked inside a warehouse.

Two white Mercedes-Benz trucks parked side by side in a lot, with a blue Mercedes-Benz sign above them, and a red truck visible behind. The trucks have 'NOVA' branding on the front.

White MAN truck with Nova Transport Bristol markings parked on a gravel lot under cloudy skies.

Construction site with a white IVECO truck carrying metal slabs and workers in hard hats working on scaffolding above.

Inside a warehouse with a white delivery truck labeled 'NOVA' parked among metal shelving units filled with various goods.

White semi-truck with 'NOVA' and 'IVECO' logos, parked on the side of a road near a brick wall and industrial building.

A MAN truck parked beside a grassy area during sunset, with other vehicles and trees in the background.

A white MAN truck with red and black accents parked on a concrete surface, carrying a red shipping container, under a partly cloudy sky.

A MAN semi-truck with white and red cab and yellow cargo container parked outside near a gate with a 'STOP' sign painted on the ground and a 'No Entry' sign on the gate.

White semi-truck with Nova Transport branding parked on a gravel lot under cloudy sky.

White truck with 'NOVA' branding parked near a large red gantry crane under blue sky.

Three white trucks with 'NOVA' and 'TRANSPORT' written on them, parked in a lot with a dirt ground and a warehouse in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.

A large MAN transport truck carrying a green waste container is parked on a paved lot with a metal structure and trees in the background.

A white semi-truck with red accents and 'NOVA' branding, parked on a wet road next to a forested area, carrying a large green shipping container.

A white IVECO truck labeled 'NOVA Transport' parked on a road with trees and buildings in the background during daytime.

Decorative emblem celebrating the 15th anniversary from June 2006 to June 2021.

A white truck with 'NOVA' written on the back and 'IVECO' on the mudflaps parked on the street.

White semi-truck with black grille and red accents parked on the side of a road under a clear blue sky, with leafless trees and modern buildings in the background.

Red heavy-duty Mercedes-Benz truck with 'NOVA' and 'Heavy Haulage' labels parked on grass with blue sky and trees in the background.

Red heavy-duty Mercedes-Benz truck with 'Heavy Haulage' written on the front, parked on a grassy field with a cloudy sky in the background.

Close-up of a red heavy-duty Mercedes-Benz Actros L truck with the text 'Heavy Haulage' on the front.

Red semi-truck tractor unit parked on the side of the road in a rural area with bushes and a cloudy sky in the background.

Red truck with 'NOVA TRANSPORT' written on the side, driving on a curved road with a blue sky and scattered clouds in the background.