That's why our drivers all receive regular skill assessments and many hold hazardous goods certificates: our traffic personnel all hold certificates of professional competence.
A family owned business founded over a century ago, Truswell Haulage has the experience and resources to provide a reliable and cost - effective, comprehensive and all embracing logistical service to companies throughout the United Kingdom.
With operating centres in Barnsley, Sheffield, Douglas (Lanarkshire) and Scunthorpe, and a fleet comprising over 100 telephone-linked vehicles upwards of 250 trailers, Truswell Haulage can ensure rapid and reliable delivery of consignments ranging from 50 kilos to 150 tonnes.
This is achieved by using the latest in transport computer logistics systems, provided by RoadTech Computer Systems, which are linked throughout the operating network.
The key to successful operation is being in the right place at the right time, that's why we insist on maintaining our modern fleet of vehicles in our own on-site workshops.
All main operating centers are within one mile of the national motorway network, giving Truswell Haulage fast effective access to most destinations.
Our vast experience doesn't mean that we know it all - far from it.
We believe that training and professional qualifications are vital in today's fast moving world.
That's why our drivers all receive regular skill assessments and many hold hazardous goods certificates: our traffic personnel all hold certificates of professional competence.
The company's overall professionalism is underpinned by its membership of the Road Haulage, Heavy Haulage and Transport Associations. This is further endorsed by our accreditation and successful re-assessment to the RHA Icon Safety Standard.
Alongside this we are also founder members of LinQ Alliance and Pall-Ex.
Members of the Transport Association | ||
 | The Transport Association consists of around 60 professional and unique haulage companies providing a nationwide network of 4,000 vehicles and 150 sites. Member companies offer professional transport, storage and distribution to retailers and manufacturers in the UK and increasingly Europe. | |
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Members of LinQ Alliance | ||
 | Formed in 2003, LinQ Alliance brings together 26 of the country's leading regional transport and distribution companies to form an experienced and financially robust company. Utilising years of knowledge and expertise of member companies to provide an alternative to third party logistics. | |
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Members of Pall-Ex | ||
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Founded in 1996, Pall-Ex has grown to be the No. 1 pallet distribution network in the UK with a strong European network and the best facilities in the industry. Pall-Ex's customers enjoy all the benefits of a modern, forward-thinking distribution business with the highest environmental and operational standards. Using the latest in GPRS technology Pallex now has a complete signature capture system. This not only gives customers the ability to track and trace their delivery via the Pallex interactive website but also gives customers access to web-based P.O.Ds. Pall-Ex's core business is the delivery of small consignments of palletised freight cost-effectively throughout the UK. With access to over 6,500 vehicles, more than five million square feet of warehousing in the UK and Europe. Pall-Ex can offer a comprehensive range of pallet storage and delivery solutions and full logistics services through a 96 strong membership network which includes some of the top hauliers in the country. | |
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Members of the RHA | ||
 | The Road Haulage Association provides dedicated advice, information, and business services specially tailored for the haulage industry. Truswell Haulage transport goods under the RHA conditions of carriage 1998 (copies available free on request), Truswell Haulage store goods under the RHA conditions of storage 1998 (copies available free on request). | |
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Members of the Heavy Transport Association | ||
 | The Heavy Transport Association (HTA) is a special interest group for heavy hauliers and manufacturers of specialist heavy haulage equipment. The Association was originally formed in 1983 and its operator members specialize in the movement of abnormal loads. | |
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Accredited to RHA Icon | ||
 | Truswell Haulage is accredited under the RHA ICON Safety Standard. ICON is the industry standard against which the safe operation of a transport business can be measured. ICON Users, through continual assessment and training, adopt the highest level of operational safety into their business for the protection of their workforce, their customers and other road users. Compliance with the Operator Licence is a core discipline within the ICON program. | |
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