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We’ve Been Providing Professional & Reliable Transport For Over 25 Years

Fast and Reliable General Haulage Services in Bristol – From Single Parcels to Full Artic Loads

We provide dependable transport and courier services in Bristol and throughout the UK. Our versatile fleet includes HGVs, vans, and specialist vehicles. Whether you need general haulage, plant transport, HIAB deliveries, Moffett deliveries, or same-day couriers in Bristol, we’ve got you covered.

Choose from 7.5t, 18t, 26t, and articulated lorries, with box or curtain-side bodies. Tail lifts are available for sites without forklift access. We also supply flatbeds, beaver tails, and trailers to move all types of plant machinery across Bristol and nearby areas.

Some specialist plant trailers may require advance notice, but box trailers and curtainsiders are usually available for same-day delivery. Skeleton (skeletal) trailers and other container-hauling options may be offered at short notice, though we recommend booking early for these.

Need HIAB or Moffett hire in Bristol? Want to confirm vehicle availability? Our experienced team is here to help with UK-wide shipping and international logistics.

Need fast Bristol transport or courier services? Contact us now for a quote.

Our Services

Transport Your Goods With HIABS

Need a truck-mounted crane for your delivery? We offer a range of HIAB vehicles to make lifting and transport easy and efficient. Whether you’re delivering to a construction site, commercial premises, or a residential address, our HIAB services are ready to help.

We recommend giving a few days’ notice when booking. However, if you need a HIAB in Bristol urgently, just give us a call for a quick quote.

For more information about our haulage services—including Bristol HIAB hire with crane lorries—feel free to get in touch. We provide crane trucks with various lifting capacities, so let us know the load weight early to ensure smooth and efficient transport. We also offer HIAB crane truck hire across the UK when needed.

Transporting With Moffetts

If your delivery or collection in Bristol needs a Moffett because there’s no forklift on site, we’re here to help. We offer Moffett hire—truck-mounted forklifts—and can often arrange same-day service if needed, though a few days’ notice is preferred.

We operate Moffetts across the UK, so even if the pickup isn’t in Bristol, there’s a good chance we can assist.

Our experienced Moffett drivers handle deliveries efficiently, whether in Bristol or nationwide. If you have any questions about Moffett transportation in Bristol, get in touch. We offer Moffett hire locally and across the UK as required.

Bristol Same Day Courier Service

Bristol Same Day Courier Service

Our Bristol same day courier service is ideal for urgent deliveries—whether it’s a small parcel or an important pallet that needs to reach any UK destination the same day.

We have a wide range of vans ready to go. Our Bristol couriers can usually collect your goods within 30 minutes of your call, using anything from a small van to a Luton van with curtain sides or a tail lift. Luton vans can carry up to eight pallets and often cost less than using an overnight pallet network.

Need to move tall items? Our fleet also includes drop-side and flatbed vans, which are perfect for loads up to 3.5 metres in height. They’re one of the most cost-effective options for transporting tall goods.

Local Business

We have vast experience and local knowledge of Bristol, so we can meet all your needs

Global Presence

We deliver across the world and have relationships with couriers in every country

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Great Reputation

We are trusted by a wide range of customers.

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Pallets and Pallet Collars in Bristol

We supply a wide range of used pallets and pallet collars to customers in Bristol and the surrounding areas. If you need to palletise goods before shipping through a pallet network or using one of our dedicated vehicles, we can help.

We stock standard UK pallets (1200mm x 1000mm) and Euro pallets (1200mm x 800mm). All standard pallets are heat-treated, and most light-duty Euro pallets—and all heavy-duty Euro pallets (EPALs)—are ISPM 15 stamped.

Need larger pallets? We can also provide new or used oversized options. Double pallets like 2400mm x 1200mm or 1800mm x 1200mm can often be delivered the same day. Other common sizes—such as 1600mm x 1200mm, 1500mm x 1200mm, 1500mm x 1000mm, 1600mm x 800mm, and 2400mm x 800mm—are usually in stock.

We also offer free pallet collection and may buy pallets depending on their type and condition.

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Our Reviews

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   Dilpreet Singh 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service!
I have used defender from 2 years  now and their service from booking, through to collection and drop off, is great. Everyone I've been in contact with is extremely helpful and no question is left unanswered.Highly recommended.
  
 
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   murtbuggy1 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Got the job done for a reasonable price. Can't ask for me than that. Mark was very helpful.
  
 
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   David L 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brilliant service.
I needed to ship a large LCD TV, which many will not touch.
TV was collected, crated and delivered almost as fast as I could type the email.
Excellent.
  
 
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   Abigail Pincho 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you for a great speedy service, Mark has been fab! we will defo use you again!

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   Dan Astbury 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Got me out of a situation, for a fair price. Fantastic communication and efficiency. Will continue to use. Would recommend to all.
  
 
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   Myles Campion 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. great service from the start needed a package delivered at very short notice and communication from start to finish was excellent. Timeline exactly as indicated very happy to recommend
  
 
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   Richard Salmon 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t praise them enough. Its so rare is it that you find a courier company so communicative, friendly and easy to deal with. The price was very competitive. The service was 2nd to none and have no hesitation recommending them!

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   Mary Roberts 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Many years ago as a new online business owner shipping over sized items in the UK, to Europe and America, April and her team were life savers. They gave me tips on packaging, sizing of packaging and the best means to send the items.
I never had any complaints about the condition of the items upon arrival, nor were any items lost.
For anyone new to shipping over sized items I cannot recommend them highly enough.
  
 
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   Luisa McSweeney 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A very efficient and responsive service, always someone to speak to to check things and quick too.  Highly recommended.
  
 
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   Michelle Ronald 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service, Val is brilliant at responding promptly and making every request possible! Highly recommend!

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