Wow! What a fantastic year it’s been here at Transport 29! As we dive into the next financial year, we’re taking a moment to look back at the amazing growth and development Transport 29 has experienced over the past 12 months.

From the 28th October 2024, new rules will be in place affecting any hauliers operating vehicles over 12 tonnes, in the London area, read out take here.

It's long been the case, that one of the most prevalent issues facing the haulage industry, has been theft. A full lorry-load of stock can be worth tens of thousands of pounds, making them a lucrative target for criminals.

It’s important from both a cost and efficiency point of view, to reduce empty space on vehicles. With the ever-increasing interest in environmental responsibility, this is just one way we can contribute to global efforts. The additional benefit of which, is reduced costs for your business

Last month, on September 11th, the UK government announced the winners of the £8 million funding for improving driver facilities at rest stops & service stations around the UK, in round 1 of applications.

After the charging area for the ULEZ (Ultra-low emission zone) expanded on 29th August, people are once again divided.

Freight forwarding, has become a key tool in streamlining supply chains, not just in the UK, but around the world. Today we're exploring the benefits that your business can enjoy by working with Transport 29.

Today we’re sharing an insight in how we serve one of our biggest sectors; builders merchants.

The Summer festival season is now officially upon us, and with it comes the challenge of delivering to sites all across the UK to ensure you’re all set for when the lights come on and the party starts! With Transport 29 as your logistics partner, you can be sure that there’s one less stress at each event.

Many businesses use freight forwarders as their “go-to” delivery partner, but there’s still some reluctance amongst others. People are afraid that by working with a freight forwarder, they are being charged more than if they went direct to a haulier.

Clean air zones have been rolled out to 8 different cities across the UK already, with a 9th in Manchester currently under review. As London looks to expand its ULEZ (ultra-low emissions zone), we’re looking at why so many cities have these clean air or low emissions zones, and what the benefits are.

Richard Holden, Roads Minister recently attended an event, in conjunction with Transport Focus, the RHA, and Logistics UK, where highlighting improvements for UK truck stops, was the hot topic.

From all of us here at Transport 29 Ltd, we’d like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year too.

Our office will be closed from 5pm on 23rd December, until 8am 3rd January 2023.

We’ve taken the decision as a company to sponsor Whitchurch Rugby Club, helping to fund grassroots sports in the area.

Yesterday marks a full year since we registered the name ‘Transport 29’ with Companies House, so it seems a perfect time to reflect on everything that’s happened in possibly the busiest 12 months of our lives so far … 

Transport 29 is more than just a haulier; while we specialise in same-day & next-day deliveries of goods across the UK, we can also handle the 'empties' that come back.

Here at Transport 29, we can source whatever vehicle you require. Whether you need something as small as a short wheelbase van, up to articulated lorries – we’ve got you covered!

France has raised the MAM for combined transport to 46 tonnes for an 18 month trial period.

Following the nationwide shortage for HGV and LGV drivers, the Department for Transport has issued a statement which suggests in the near future, car drivers may be allowed to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes