Hiab Haulage
Our specialist hiab lorries have huge lifting capacities and offer customers a simple and innovative solution when they need to transport and place unusual objects in difficult positions and locations.
All of our cranes are fitted with safety devices that comply with EU standards, GPS tracking devices, reversing cameras and remote controls for added safety and efficiency.
Abnormal Loads
An abnormal load is: Any load that cannot be broken down into smaller loads for transport without undue expense or risk of damage. Also loads are classed as: Abnormal loads if they are over 2.9m wide, or over 18.65m long, or over 44 tonnes in weight, or a combination of more than one of these criteria.
Richard Lester Transport are experts in the transporting and movement of Abnormal Loads. We liaise with all the regulatory authorities and have our own transport escort service in-house.
Contract Haulage
Richard Lester Transport operate as a successful haulage contractor for many high profile customers. We have built our considerable reputation on delivering high quality contract haulage services to companies that regularly transport abnormal loads and that have specialist haulage requirements.
Our contract haulage offering is based around providing your organisation with a service where the identity and branding of your company is not diminished in any way.
Escort Vehicles
Richard Lester Transport offers a ‘one stop’ abnormal load transport and escort vehicles & permit service. Our pilot and escort vehicles will assist you with the many hazards encountered when moving any abnormal loads.
We can plan your routes, liaise with the police and local authorities in the various locations along route to ensure the safe delivery of your abnormal sized loads. We can escort your abnormal load anywhere in the UK.
Mobile Cranes
After successfully working together on numerous occasions Richard Lester Transport and Altida a prestigious mobile crane hire company of 30 years have decided to continue their close working relationship.
The two successful companies working alongside each other is seen as a natural move of like-minded organisations which share core values focusing on quality and strong customer service.