Here at Chris Bennett (Heavy Haulage) Limited we provide the complete “One Stop Shop” for all your heavy freight needs. From your first phone call you will soon realise that the service we provide sets us apart from the competition. We tailor or services to suit your needs and requirements and our expert team will endeavour to help you along the way.
Whilst we’ve got heavy haulage in our name that’s not all we can offer. As experts in Haulage services, we are the industry’s answer to heavy freight, general haulage, heavy haulage and escort vehicles services. Our services also include:
- General Haulage
- Heavy Haulage
- Crane Hire & Lifting Services
- Abnormal Loads
- Escort Vehicle services
- Cargo Handling
- Plant and Machinery transportation
- FORS/Crossrail
Our modern mixed fleet of articulated vehicles enables us to carry loads of up to 150 tonnes gross. With an ever-expanding fleet of trailers and vehicles, we are able to provide our customers with general & specialised haulage, including hi-ab crane, low-loader and beavertail vehicle transportation. Our fleet currently holds the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Silver accreditation, enabling us to deliver to all sites in London, including Crossrail. Our experience qualifies us to provide advice on the type of vehicle and trailer required to carry the load and complete the journey. Our vehicles include:
- Beavertail
- Tractor Units
- Articulated Flatbed
- Flat Bed
- Low Loaders
- Semi-Low loaders
- Escort Vehicles
- Mobile cranes / HIABS
- 7.5T tautliner
All of our jobs are individually quoted by our team of transport planners, providing you with a 24 hour service. We have a reputation as a provider of a quality, reliable service as a result of over 40 years of service to the industry. All of our clients and customers can expect friendly, helpful and knowledgeable advice from our family run team.
We have extensive experience in providing haulage solutions to some of the largest Blue Chip construction, engineering and manufacturing companies across the UK – but it doesn’t stop there. Our sector expertise includes:
- Aerospace
- Civil & Infrastructure
- Power & Utilities
- Oil & Gas
- Heavy Engineering
- Renewables & Wind energy
- Manufacturing
- Piling/Underpinning
For more information, quotes or advice, please contact us either by telephone on 0161 406 8466 or by e-mail at sales@chrisbennett.co.uk
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Don’t forget escort vehicles for abnormal loads
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read morePlease except my thanks for a hassle free job, we would be very happy you use you again and recommend you to others.
Please send my thanks on to your delivery driver and escort for their help although I did make 4 cups of coffee something I don’t usually do!
I just wanted to email to express my gratitude for the fantastic service that you have provided us over the last couple of months, moving our loads from Ince to Sheffield. This has proven to be a smooth operation and your involvement has certainly enhanced the service, so again thank you. Alan and Andy you have both been so accommodating and you have both provided a great service.