Heavy Haulage
Find heavy haulage companies that can assess load size, weight, access, route notification requirements and handling needs before pricing a specialist movement.
- Private request. Your requirement is not posted to a public load board.
- Operational fit. Vehicle, access, timing and handling needs shape the shortlist.
- Buyer control. You compare responses and choose whether to proceed.
Compare suitable heavy haulage providers for complex UK moves.
Heavy haulage needs early checks because the right answer depends on the load, the site and the route. CTS helps buyers set out the job clearly so suitable providers can judge equipment, escort needs, access limits and programme risk. This may involve low loaders, step frames, modular trailers, cranes, winches or other specialist handling. CTS is a matching service, not a vehicle operator, so pricing comes from transport providers after they review the details rather than from an instant calculator.
Providers will normally want dimensions, gross weight, lifting points, centre of gravity, collection and delivery postcodes, site access notes and any time restrictions. For abnormal loads, route planning may involve bridge heights, axle loadings, street furniture, police notification, highway authority requirements and permit lead times. Operator licences are granted by Traffic Commissioners, and DVSA enforcement may inspect vehicles or records where relevant. Clear information helps providers select legal, practical equipment and avoids wasted surveys, failed collections or unsuitable vehicles being offered.
Use the quote form on this page to give CTS the practical details. Your request is handled privately, shared only with suitable providers and remains free for shippers with no obligation to appoint.
What a heavy haulage request should cover
Clear details help providers assess the route, handling and timing before they respond.
| Area | What the operator provides | What to agree up front |
|---|---|---|
| Load details | Overall dimensions, gross weight, lifting points, centre of gravity and fragility | Drawings, photographs, weights, dimensions and any handling instructions |
| Vehicle choice | Trailer type, axle configuration, ramps, winches, cranes and securing method | Collection and delivery postcodes, site access limits and loading arrangements |
| Route planning | Bridge heights, road restrictions, street furniture, gradients and turning space | Preferred dates, access windows, route constraints and known site restrictions |
| Permits and notifications | Abnormal load notifications, highway authority requirements, police involvement and lead times | Accurate load data, requested movement dates and any existing approvals, notifications or movement orders |
| Specialist handling | Lifting plans, cranage, banksmen, escorts, method statements and risk controls | Site contacts, RAMS requirements, PPE rules and induction or booking procedures |
Send one request before you ring round carriers
The form captures the route, load and handling details so suitable providers can respond on the facts.
What CTS helps you compare
Use one private request to compare transport fit before choosing a provider.
Give providers the operational detail they need before pricing.
CTS routes the requirement to operators suited to the load and location.
Licence, insurance and provider checks are completed before introduction.
A clearer request makes it easier to compare price, capability and timing.
Set expectations for updates, PODs and site communication.
You decide whether any response is right for the job.
The right provider depends on the details
The form captures the route, handling needs, timing and practical constraints so suitable operators can respond to the same facts.
- Private request. Your requirement is not posted to a public load board.
- Operational fit. Vehicle, access, timing and handling needs shape the shortlist.
- Buyer control. You compare responses and choose whether to proceed.
How it works
One brief. A private shortlist. No obligation at any point.
Use the form to describe the load, route, timing and contacts.
The requirement is matched to suitable operators for the work.
Review pricing, service approach and any practical conditions.
Proceed with the provider you prefer, or walk away without obligation.
Common questions
Costs, details, suitability and how the CTS matching process works.
Can CTS give an instant heavy haulage price?
What information should I provide for a heavy haulage enquiry?
Do heavy haulage moves need route notifications?
What vehicles are used for heavy haulage?
Does CTS operate heavy haulage vehicles?
Request heavy haulage quotes
Brief the requirement once and compare private responses from suitable checked UK operators. CTS is free for shippers and there is no obligation.
Run transport? Join the network- CTS checks the practical fit
- Suitable operators can respond privately
- You decide whether to proceed