Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Reliable Haulage Partner in Campbeltown
Established in 1936, our company began as a farm business before expanding into haulage in 1972. Over 85 years, we have grown to operate a fleet of 50 modern vehicles from three strategically located sites in Argyll. Our expertise spans timber, livestock, and fish haulage, alongside general transportation services. Our commitment to safety and quality is evidenced through memberships with the Road Haulage Association, Freight Transport Association, and accreditations from TASCC and FIAS.With generations of family leadership, we combine deep local knowledge with industry-leading practices to serve clients across Scotland and beyond. Our operational team comprises experienced drivers who ensure efficient, safe planning for all jobs. Through three fully equipped maintenance facilities and dedicated support vehicles, we maintain year-round reliability even in challenging terrain.
Services
Timber Haulage
Livestock Transport
Fish Haulage
General Haulage
Fertiliser Transport
Hay & Straw Delivery
Waste Management
Fish Food Transportation
Ferry Services
Remote Area Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1936
Highlights and features
- Specialising in challenging haulage for over 25 years
- Accredited by RHA, FTA, FISA, TASCC, and FIAS
- Experienced drivers with local knowledge of Argyll
- Modern fleet of 50 vehicles with dedicated support
- Three maintenance facilities for year-round reliability
Associations and certifications
- Road Haulage Association
- Freight Transport Association
- Forestry Contracting Association
- Forestry Industry Safety Accord
- TASCC
- FIAS
Services
Timber Haulage
We specialise in challenging timber transportation, moving logs directly from forestry sites to ports and saw mills. With specialized 6x2 and 6x4 vehicles, our operations adhere to Forestry Industry Safety Accord standards while maintaining versatility in remote areas. Over 25 years of expertise ensures safe, efficient delivery.
Livestock Transport
Our livestock transportation service connects Argyll markets and processing plants using three- and four-decker cattle floats. We handle remote farm access challenges with lighter vehicles for transferring livestock, combining equipment with experienced drivers to ensure animal welfare and service reliability across Scotland.
Fish Haulage
Seven dedicated fish tankers transport harvested salmon from West Coast ports to processing facilities. We also operate four waste tankers for waste handling and regular fish food deliveries from Central Scotland to aquaculture sites, maintaining strict hygiene and traceability standards.
General Haulage
We transport diverse loads including building materials, machinery, and seasonal goods across Argyll. Our services extend to remote island locations using local knowledge and specialized equipment. The fleet handles everything from steel shipments to Christmas tree deliveries, operating 52 weeks per year.
Waste Handling
Four dedicated waste tankers manage transportation from processing sites to recycling facilities. This service operates alongside our fish haulage operations, ensuring environmental compliance and efficient waste management solutions tailored to the West Coast's aquaculture industry needs.
Questions
What specialisms do you offer?
We specialise in timber, livestock, fish, and general haulage with expertise in challenging terrain and remote locations.
In which areas do you operate?
We serve Argyll, Central Belt of Scotland, Fort William, Cumbria, and North England with strategic depot locations.
What accreditations do you hold?
We hold accreditations from TASCC and FIAS, plus memberships with RHA, FTA, and Forestry Industry Safety Accord.
How do you handle emergencies?
Three support vehicles provide rapid assistance for breakdowns or vehicle failures across our operating areas.
What fleet capacity do you have?
Our fleet includes 50 modern vehicles with 80 trailers configured for timber, livestock, fish, and general cargo transport.
How do you maintain vehicle reliability?
Three dedicated maintenance facilities with specialist equipment ensure our fleet meets Euro-V standards and operational requirements.
