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General Haulage & Time-Critical Transport, Done Properly

Reliable, adaptable haulage for planned deliveries, urgent collections, and everything in between — nationwide.

General haulage remains the backbone of the transport industry, and Rathmell Transport Ltd provides a responsive, adaptable service for customers who need freight moved reliably and professionally. Our curtainsided articulated vehicles offer versatile loading options, making them suitable for a broad range of consignments and delivery environments.

With the option of sliding roof trailers to support overhead loading and unloading, we can accommodate site-specific requirements and more complex delivery conditions. From direct loads into distribution centres to shopfitting equipment required at a supermarket in the middle of the night, we understand the importance of precision, flexibility, and timing.

Whether the requirement is planned, urgent, out of hours, or time-critical, we are equipped to respond with the professionalism and reliability our customers expect.

WHAT WE HANDLE

  • Direct loads into distribution centres and warehouses
  • Palletised and part-loaded general freight
  • Overhead loading and unloading, using sliding roof trailers where required
  • Out-of-hours and overnight deliveries, including shopfitting equipment installed before a store opens
  • Time-critical, urgent, and last-minute collections

OUR APPROACH

Versatile vehicles, matched to versatile demands.

  • Curtainsided Articulated Fleet — Flexible loading options suited to a broad range of consignments and delivery environments.
  • Sliding Roof Trailers — Available to support overhead loading and unloading for site-specific or more complex delivery conditions.
  • Out-of-Hours Capability — From distribution centre slots to the middle of the night, we’re equipped to work around your schedule, not the other way round.
  • Responsive Planning — Urgent jobs are allocated and moving fast, without cutting corners on communication or care.

OUR CAPABILITY

  • Euro 6 compliant curtainsided articulated fleet
  • EN 12642-XL compliant trailers for safe, secure load containment
  • 24-hour dedicated service for late changes, urgent collections, and time-critical work
  • Drivers experienced in both routine scheduled haulage and high-pressure, time-sensitive delivery

WHO WE SUPPORT

Manufacturing · Retail & Shopfitting · Construction · Engineering · Distribution & Logistics · Time-Critical & Express Work

Need transport you can trust?

Our team is on hand 24 hours a day for quotes, urgent collections, and time-critical deliveries.

Our Services

General Haulage and Time-Critical Transport

Reliable, adaptable haulage for planned deliveries, urgent collections, and everything in between — nationwide.

Abnormal Loads

Full route planning, permits, and escort coordination for oversized and out-of-gauge freight. We manage the entire process, not just the driving.

Contract Logistics

Ongoing, dedicated transport support built around your supply chain — a single point of contact and capacity that flexes with your business.

Temperature Controlled Transport

Dependable cold chain logistics covering -29°C to +29°C, with multi-temperature trailers for mixed loads. Built for food, pharmaceuticals, and any product where consistency isn’t negotiable.

Specialist Flatbed Haulage

Palletised loads, out-of-gauge cargo, and prefabricated structures — moved with the site access planning and precision each load demands.

Dedicated Express Transport

Urgent, single-load deliveries with no consolidation and no delay — for the moments that simply can’t wait for the next scheduled run.

Get in touch for a fast, no-obligation quote – our team is on hand 24 hours a day.