We Are A Family Run Provider & Offer A Quality, Reliable Service.
We Don’t Cut Corners And Get The Job Done Properly.
Experts in Heavy Haulage & Logistics
Established in 1976 as an owner driver operator with a Ford “D” Series Truck the haulage firm has grown and developed over the years and now operates a modern mixed fleet of over 40 vehicles. Chris Bennett (Heavy Haulage) Ltd is now one of the leading specialists in heavy freight and provides a general haulage service, heavy haulage service and escort vehicles to some of the largest Blue Chip Construction, Engineering, Plant Hire, Manufacturing and Demolition companies in and around Manchester.
FORS Gold Accredited
Chris Bennett (Heavy Haulage) Ltd are pleased to announce that they have been awarded the Transport for London Freight Operators Recognition Scheme (FORS) Gold Accreditation. We are delighted to have been awarded this accreditation, as a reflection of the high standards that our customers expect and we pride ourselves in providing throughout the company. The award acknowledges that we comply with the requirements laid out by the FORS Standard including demonstrating dedication to driver and vehicle safety, combined with improving operating practices through effective monitoring of fuel and tyre usage. Please call our transport office for all your requirements for FORS Gold deliveries into London
Haulage services we provide in Manchester
We are experts in heavy freight transportation with specialist drivers for all of our vehicles.
General Haulage
We provide exert general haulage services with our modern mixed fleet of rigid and articulated vehicles.
Heavy Haulage
Transport large quantities of goods or materials of up to 150 tonnes with our heavy haulage services.
Abnormal Loads
We work with the local police force to escort abnormal loads from place to place.
Crane Hire & Lifting Services
We have specialist crane lorry vehicles to help with all types of load from containers to machinery.
Cargo Handling
We are experts in transporting heavy cargo from aircraft to the site or warehouse.
Plant and Machinery transportation
Transport your plant and machinery equipment with one of our modern fleet vehicles.
Sector Expertise
We are specialists in heavy haulage for industries such as aerospace and oil & gas.
Escort Vehicle Services
All of our escort drivers are fully qualified in the event of escorting abnormal loads.
Vehicle Specifications
All of our vehicles can be viewed in our vehicle specification.
Our Latest Videos
Chris Bennett are heavy haulage specialists, offering a high quality, reliable service with experience that has been passed down through the family for many years. Take a look at Chris Bennett’s new video here.
Our History
As a family run business, over the past fifty years, Chris Bennett offer a wealth of experience and care in every project carried out across various sectors. Take a look at our story so far here.
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Latest News
What is an Abnormal Load?
If you've ever driven on the motorway, it’s likely that you’ve seen a vehicle with the words ‘abnormal load’ written on the back. You may have found yourself asking what exactly an abnormal load is. It refers to a load that is too large, heavy, or wide to be...
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Backloading Transport Services
In road haulage we often talk about getting goods from A to B, but truck backloading means thinking about the journey back from B to A. Backload delivery routes aim to maximise the truckload in both directions - or via a more complicated route, e.g. A to B to C and...
read morePlease accept my thanks for a hassle free job, we would be very happy you use you again and recommend you to others.
Please send my thanks on to your delivery driver and escort for their help although I did make 4 cups of coffee something I don’t usually do!
I just wanted to email to express my gratitude for the fantastic service that you have provided us over the last couple of months, moving our loads from Ince to Sheffield. This has proven to be a smooth operation and your involvement has certainly enhanced the service, so again thank you. Alan and Andy you have both been so accommodating and you have both provided a great service.