The art of movement.

We believe strongly in providing a great working environment and culture for all our staff.  Not only is it good for everyone here at L Hunt & Sons, but it instills a market leading work ethic that clearly differentiates us from others. Our staff turnover is very low and our retention high.  Our staff like to work here and this all adds up to excellent customer service. Our staff know our customers, they know their wants and needs and will really go the extra mile to ensure they are met, signed, sealed and delivered.  We truly have movement off to a fine art.

Here is what some of our customers have to say.  We'd like you to be amongst them.

 

Strata Tiles have been a customer of Hunts since our launch in 2002.  Their customer service and reliable efficiency is one the major reasons we feel confident to entrust our products in their care.

 

Regards

Stuart Dowling

Marketing Manager

 

 

 

We have used L.Hunt and Sons for nearly 20 years for the daily UK distribution of our Material Handling Equipment.
Offering us dedicated specialised trailers as well as standard straight frames at very competitive prices.

They have always supplied us with a first class service and are willing to "go the extra mile" to keep us happy.
There is also the benefit of a family run business which gives a personal touch but with a very professional attitude.  

Highly recommended by the Urban Team.

Kind Regard,

Mrs Louise Pearson
Logistics Supervisor

Urban Logistics UK Limited
(In-house) Freight Forwarder for Linde Material Handling (UK) Limited


 

All of this is possible through the expert use of our fleet.  Here are some details:

 

  • We have six 44 tonne tractor units with carrying capacity up to 27,500 kgs
  • A 26 tonne six wheel curtainsider complete with tail lift and powered pallet truck, carrying capacity 15,500 kgs
  • A 3.5 tonne curtainsider with carrying capacity of 1,400 kgs
  • We have a large fleet of general use and specialist trailers - curtainsiders, flats, euroliners, low loaders and semi-low loaders.  We also boast purpose built forklift carrying trailers for all types of forklift, including one with a 600mm deck height capable of carrying forklifts with up to a 4.2m mast height.  All our trailers are fitted with the latest equipment including remote control winches.

 

Groupage & Pallet Service.

We cover all of the UK and Europe, with fully qualified international CPC Transport Managers.  We offer a Groupage service and fully utilise pallet networks to ensure the most efficient and timely service for our customers.

 

ADR Service.  

All our vehicles are equipped with the relevant fire extinguishers, marker boards, PPE and other safety equipment.  All our staff hold current licences covering all categories, with the exception of explosives.

 

 

Unusual Loads Service.

We can provide a personal liaison to cover all aspects of abnormal load movement.  From assessing your requirements to providing an escort vehicle service, second man, route planning and scouting, removal of street furniture and arranging movement orders right through to liaison with local Police services.   We make the unusual, Huntusual.  Through our vast experience, you can trust us to get the job done, quickly and efficiently.

 

Our Staff.

The most important ingredient to our continued success.  We continually invest in our staff training programme as we know this brings tangible business results.  All our staff are trained to the highest standard, with all drivers completing the relevant CPC courses and all holding ADR and forklift licences.  Our staff are kept up to date as possible on all the latest legislations, equipment training and health and safety, whilst maintaining traditional prctices that have served us so well over the years, such as roping and sheeting. 

Our staff turnover is very low.  Our longest serving driver started with us in September 1985, and the most recent joined in 2007.  Our staff are loyal, dedicated and proud to provide you with the best service possible in todays road haulage industry.

 

L Hunt & Sons.  The art of movement since 1896.