Tailored Haulage Services: Solving The Most Complex Transportation Challenges
If your project involves oversized machinery, time-critical deliveries, or strict safety rules, a one-size-fits-all transport plan will not do. You need the right vehicle, the proper permits, and a team that can manage risk without slowing your schedule.
At CCW Services, we design tailored haulage solutions using specialist vehicles, including HIAB crane trucks, flatbeds, curtain and box trailers, alongside experienced planners who ensure your cargo is safe, compliant, and delivered on time.
What hauliers actually do
Hauliers move goods from A to B, but the best ones do far more. A dependable haulage partner will assess your cargo, select suitable vehicles, plan safe routes, obtain necessary permits, and coordinate loading and unloading on-site.
For complex projects, this includes risk assessments, traffic management plans, escort vehicles for abnormal loads, and communication with ports or construction teams.
At CCW, we also offer devanning, warehousing, rework, and pallet supply, ensuring your goods can move seamlessly from ship to shelf with a single, accountable team.
Demystifying heavy and abnormal loads
Heavy haulage typically refers to consignments that exceed standard weight or size limits, such as plant machinery, structural steel, generators, or industrial components.
An abnormal load is any vehicle and cargo combination that exceeds legal dimensions or weights on UK roads, which may require special notices, escorts, and approved routes.
Our flatbeds handle wide and long pieces with expert load securing, while our Scania 6x2 HGVs manage up to 65 tonnes, subject to the correct configuration and permissions.
If your cargo is dangerous or sensitive, we maintain full ADR compliance, ensuring that our vehicles, drivers, and procedures meet the international standards for transporting hazardous goods.
ADR compliance covers training, documentation, vehicle equipment, segregation rules, and emergency readiness; if you ship chemicals, batteries, aerosols, or other DG classes, you need an ADR-capable haulier to stay legal and safe.
Haulage vehicle types explained
HIAB crane vehicles: Ideal when no on-site lifting equipment is available. We complete site-specific risk assessments, lift plans, and stabilisation checks, then load or position goods safely, for example, placing generators over fences or delivering cabins to tight sites.
Flatbeds: Perfect for oversized or awkward freight. Loads are visible and accessible, which speeds up loading and securing; however, this also requires expertise with chains, straps, edge protection, and tarps. We prioritise stability and compliance before any truck moves.
Curtain and box trailers: Curtain trailers allow side loading for speed on busy docks or yards. Box trailers provide security and weather protection for high-value or fragile consignments, with sealed doors and clean interiors. We also operate refrigerated box trailers for temperature-sensitive goods.
Shipping containers: We regularly collect clients’ shipping containers from port terminals and move them to depots, warehouses, or directly to the site. If you need a local partner for port work, speak to us about container haulage southampton for seamless coordination with VBS slots and port procedures.
Safety, compliance, and sustainability
Our fleet is DVS and ULEZ compliant, which helps you meet city delivery rules and avoid fines. We have introduced brand new 2025 plate Scania S500 tractor units, and our Scania fleet is HVO compatible, reducing carbon emissions by up to 90 per cent when fuel is available, so your project can cut its footprint without sacrificing reliability.
Real-time tracking, 24/7 manned phones, and complete pre-departure safety checks are standard. We build safety margins into plans, then communicate clearly so your team always knows what comes next.
Choosing the right haulage for complex projects
We'll work with you to establish your logistics requirements, gathering as much detail as we can from you. From this, we match the vehicle and trailer, secure any permits, and schedule resources, for example a HIAB for self-loading or a flatbed with escort for wide loads.
If your freight is arriving by sea, we can devan containers into our warehouse, rework or palletise goods, then deliver on the most suitable vehicle for the final mile.
If you also need storage, our warehouses provide secure, temperature-controlled options with SAP-based inventory visibility. You can coordinate inbound devanning, quality checks, and onward transport with a single team, which reduces handoffs and risk.
Common haulage questions, answered
What do hauliers do?
They plan, execute, and safeguard the movement of goods. The best hauliers anticipate issues, coordinate stakeholders, and keep you informed, from booking to proof of delivery.
What is classed as heavy haulage?
In practical terms, anything that pushes the limits on standard weights or dimensions, such as large machinery, long beams, or multi-axle plant. These jobs often need route surveys, extra securing, and, at times, police notifications or escorts.
Do lorries carry shipping containers?
Yes. We handle containers daily, including port collections, timed deliveries, and returns, and we can devann into storage if you need flexibility.
How much do haulage companies charge?
Rates vary depending on distance, time, vehicle type, load complexity, required permits, waiting time, and whether you require extras such as HIAB lifts or ADR coverage. There is no universal price card; transparent quotes are the best route.
What is ADR compliance?
ADR is the European agreement governing the road transport of dangerous goods. It sets rules for classification, packaging, documentation, driver training, vehicle equipment, and emergency procedures. If your cargo is hazardous, you will need to choose an ADR-compliant haulier to remain compliant and safe.
Where CCW Services’ tailored approach adds value
Flexibility: Same-day and short-notice jobs are often possible, including ADR consignments. We adapt to port delays, weather impacts, and changing site conditions.
Precision: Every load is secured to best practice, with risk assessments for HIAB lifts and unusual sites.
Visibility: Electronic tracking and proactive updates keep you in control.
End-to-end support: Transport, devanning, rework, pallet supply, and warehousing work together seamlessly, ensuring your cargo flows smoothly.
Sustainability: HVO-compatible fleet options help you significantly reduce emissions when supply is available.
If your operations are centred on the south coast, our team is familiar with the local ports and road networks, and we can support everything from port collections to secure storage. When you need a single partner who can cover transport southampton, devanning, and storage with consistent standards, we are ready to help.
Summary: move complex loads with confidence
Complex transport does not need to be stressful. With the right combination of vehicle, planning, and communication, you can safely and efficiently transport oversized, hazardous, high-value, or time-sensitive goods. CCW Services offers specialist haulage expertise, including HIABs, flatbeds, curtain and box trailers, ADR capability, DVS and ULEZ compliance, and a modern, lower-emission fleet. Share your cargo details and site constraints, and we will design a safe, compliant, and cost-effective plan that protects your schedule and goods.