Heavy Haulage UK

Heavy Haulage

DC Merrett was established over 35 years ago and has become one of the UK’s leading Heavy Haulage service providers. Our range of reputable services are in high demand, with many customers becoming returning life-long clients.

Our highly accredited team focus on delivering the best results, ensuring the customer is always put first and that each service is completed with the utmost care.

Our heavy haulage team consists of experts all of whom have completed the necessary training to meet industry standards. They have extensive experience in:

  • Planning and executing heavy haulage logistics.
  • Handling and preparing machinery/equipment.
  • Dismantling and loading.
  • Escorting heavy haulage.

We pride ourselves on the distinguished services we provide. Find out more below about our heavy haulage services and what we can provide.

Our Heavy Haulage Services

We offer a variety of reliable and professional heavy haulage services for public, commercial and private clients from a variety of industries.

Our team is available 24/7 to take your call and provide you with all the necessary information you may require. We find satisfaction in providing a friendly service in which we consider any special requirements you may have and deliver a tailored service.

Machinery Transport

At DC Merrett, we provide an exceptional machinery transport service. We prepare, dismantle, load and transport machinery and equipment around the UK and Europe.

Our team has years of experience when it comes to heavy haulage transportation. They can execute logistics that ensure your haulage is transported safely and legally. This includes site surveys, route planning, permits and escort vehicles.

All of our drivers go through regular CPC checks, which allows our team to be competent to undertake the task at hand.

We have an extensive fleet of the latest lorries in the industry. All of which are fitted with modern communication equipment, safety gear and can be used to haul a variety of loads.

Our specialist vehicles include: low loaders up to 150 tonnes, extendable step frames, 8 wheeler rigid lorries and 60 tonnes per meter crane lorries.

All of our lorries are maintained on our onsite workshop which is run by highly qualified engineers who work effectively and efficiently to keep our fleet running at their best.

Export Preparation

Our skilled team at DC Merrett can provide an excellent export preparation service for machinery and equipment. We work with clients both locally and internationally who require a reliable company to do the job.

We can arrange to pick up the machinery/equipment and transport it back to our headquarters, where we can prepare it for export.

We ensure that all of the machinery/equipment is cleaned thoroughly using the appropriate tools. This helps ensure that when the machinery/equipment is exported, it arrives at the intended destination and meets the import laws.

Each country has its specific importation laws and standards that must be met, otherwise the machinery/equipment could be refused entry into the country.

Our dedicated team work hard to remove any organic matter found on the machinery/equipment so that there is no biosecurity threat.

We also make any necessary repairs and replacements that may be required to help get the machinery/equipment up and running before its departure.

Escort & Pilot Vehicles

We, at DC Merrett, understand that completing jobs to the highest of standards is incredibly important. This includes meticulously following rules and regulations to make certain that the job is completed in the appropriate manner.

It is a legal requirement to have an escort/pilot car for abnormal loads in order to ensure the safety of other road users and those involved in the haulage.

Our trained team are familiar with every necessary procedure. This allows them to provide a great service to our customers.

Our specialist fleet has all the required equipment as specified by the Highways Agency’s Self-Escorting of Abnormal Loads and Abnormal Vehicles Code of Practice. This includes the latest high-tech communication apparatus on which they can communicate with the entire team throughout the haul.

Some abnormal load transportation will require police escorts. This is something we would provide as part of the service, as we would make all the necessary arrangements for you.

Expert Solutions for Your Heavy Haulage Needs

At DC Merrett, we provide specialist equipment and expert solutions for all your heavy haulage and trucking service requirements. Whether you’re moving oversized loads, heavy machinery, or industrial plant, our dependable heavy haulage and trucking services deliver safety and efficiency throughout your project.

Our modern fleet includes modular trailers, hydraulic platforms, and heavy-duty cranes, built to handle the most challenging loads. With extensive experience in route planning, load securing, and adhering to UK transport regulations, we tailor each job to suit your exact needs.

Serving sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure, DC Merrett is your trusted partner for heavy haulage and trucking solutions. We combine advanced equipment, skilled operators, and dedicated project management to ensure your heaviest loads arrive safely and on schedule.

Our Accreditations

At DC Merrett, we ensure that not only are our staff fully trained but that as a company, we comply with all rules and regulations that make us a legal and certified business.

Our specialist services and excellent reputation for being a trusted company is what has kept us in business for over 35 years.

We continue to invest in our team’s skills and make a conscious effort to provide a vast number of educational materials so that we, as a team, can continue to meet the modern challenges of the industry.

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What Our Clients Say

One of there drivers nearely killed me my wife and five young children at a roundabout at bramley in leeds top of hough Lane he was on the phone whilst driving a hgv truck got a sorry from daughter of owner of company not a very good business
5
gary cliffe
Gerrard came, helped us find the proper access to our septic tank. Sucked out & emptied the tank with ease. He was a true professional, he was friendly & very helpful. Will definitely use D C Merret again, I would refer them to my friends. Thank you Gerrard.
5
Jayne Heron
These guys are the business! Fast efficient economical. Used them for grease trap emptying and drain jet washing. Superb. Matt is always helpful and has such a friendly attitude towards customers. Thanks
5
R2A
Andy did an excellent job emptying our tank. Very helpful and positive. Would definitely use them again.
5
Jeanne Berry
I am very pleased with the overall DC Merrett service. Andy, the driver and operative, was polite, professional and efficiently emptied my bio digester plant on site at its annual emptying routine. The staff at DC Merrett in all are friendly and responsive and it’s great to deal with such a caring family concern. They go the extra mile. You are made to feel appreciated and valued as a customer. Well done to them all and I’ll certainly be using their services in the future. Typical “old school, traditional” type of company.
5
Kevin P
Super reliable and real bunch of straightforward helpful people!
5
Carl Sanderson
Ellie booked us in within the same week of contact for a long overdue septic tank empty -driver contacted us when he was on the way with an estimated time of arrival, which was pretty much spot on, overall it was a friendly, hassle free experience - will definitely be using again, thank you 😊
5
Victoria Page
Brilliant service in a really quick turnaround as I had to get somewhere. Would highly recommend!
5
Kate Rowe
Arrived on site met with the greatest respect first thing they did was shoe me the tea room and toilets. Load up was quick. Happy and friendly staff spot on place to go 👍👍
5
Jamie Bennallack
Gerrard came, helped us find the proper access to our septic tank. Sucked out & emptied the tank with ease. He was a true professional, he was friendly & very helpful. Will definitely use DC Merrett again, I would refer them to my friends. Thank you Gerrard.
5
Jayne H
Phil came out to empty our septic tank which had not been done for a few years. He was very knowledgeable and friendly and did a great job
5
Ali Wise
We had a septic tank issue that needed an emergency response. Where other firms couldn’t help us we were told by another company to try DC Merrett. I rang them and they sent someone to save the day. Dan was on time, professional and friendly. We will be using DC Merrett for our regular emptying from now on. I recommend them without any reservations at all. Thank you Dan and Ellie, we appreciate your help and you did a great job.👍👍👍🙏🙏👌👌
5
Gavin Morris
Amazing company to work with, they've helped me out with several services - always a pleasure dealing with the everyone there!
5
Alex Lee
First class. Matt booked me in at short notice (days not weeks others were quoting) for a jet vac of our farm drains. All done without fuss, professionally and on time.
5
Tim Earnshaw
Thank you Nick for organising an emergency septic tank emptying within a few hours of my phone call. Excellent service and Ryan went the extra mile also helping with the blockage. Thank you so much, we will use you again. A pleasure to deal with.
5
Katie M
We used DC Merrett to empty our septic tank recently. Very impressed with quick responses and good communication from Ellie. On the day Andy was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend them and will be using again. Thank you.
5
Ruth R