Heavy
haulage is crucial to many different businesses operating within a range of
industries, from construction and agriculture to food production and mass
manufacturing. But what exactly is it?
Haulage is
an element of the goods transportation industry but differs from freight and
courier services, in that it deals with bulk and abnormal loads. However it
still follows the same blueprint; it’s a logistical solution for transporting
materials, products and pretty much anything, from A to B.
What is haulage used for?
As
mentioned, haulage is utilised within a variety of industries and offers a
versatile service that applies to all types of customers. Whether you want to
transport large-scale machinery, coal and ore, waste and recycling or bulk
materials, haulage is your answer.
For example,
if you purchase products like recycled aggregates from a local quarry, you can
hire a tipper truck service to deliver the product to your site safely and
efficiently. Often, the company you buy these materials from will also offer
haulage services, providing a one-stop-shop for convenience and efficiency.
A brief history of haulage
Heavy
haulage spans back to the Industrial Revolution when steam power took hold and
enabled businesses to easily transport goods between factories, railway
stations and construction sites.
With the end
of the revolution came the invention of the internal combustion engine, and it
was in the early 1900s that the UK haulage industry really began to boom. When
WWII broke out, haulage proved to be a crucial service in the war effort,
transporting necessary items and materials from factory to front line.
From the
1950s onwards, the government funnelled more money into road infrastructure,
which enabled the haulage industry to become what it is today- a multi-billion
pound sector serving regional, national and international economies.
What are the benefits of haulage?
● Pan-industry service:
Almost every type of business will need things transported at
one time or another, whether that’s for a construction project or a regular
delivery of materials.
● A variety of capacities:
Not every haulage load is going to be neatly boxed up and
ready to go, but thankfully, haulage services can accommodate abnormal and
heavy loads.
● Expert logistics:
A haulage service will take the stress out of transport goods. From
liaising with the Highway Bridge Authorities to ensuring your load can legally
travel abroad, a professional haulage service will ensure you operate safely at
all times.
Along with our quality landfill and aggregates
services, here at WM Thompson we also offer
speedy and reliable haulage services
for clients with construction waste and inert materials that need to go to
landfill. Our tipper lorries are available on an hourly basis or for a flat
rate calculated by your load. For a cost-effective quote today, please don’t
hesitate to
give
us a call.
