Business Details
Your Trusted Bulk Haulage Partner in Bolton
Established in the early 1900s, James Booth Haulage has built a reputation for excellence in bulk transportation and quarrying. Our expertise spans over a century, during which we have consistently adapted to industry advancements while maintaining family values of reliability and integrity. Specialising in haulage of aggregates, road salt, and reclaimed materials, we operate a modern fleet of articulated tipping vehicles across the UK. Our services extend to quarrying high-quality shale and sandstone for brick manufacturing, alongside commercial vehicle maintenance.With FORS Bronze accreditation and satellite tracking technology, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer transparency. As a fourth-generation family business, we combine deep industry knowledge with innovative solutions to meet evolving client needs. Our partnerships with major suppliers like Compass Minerals underscore our commitment to quality service delivery. From small-scale deliveries to nationwide contracts, we maintain the same rigorous standards that have sustained our success for over 120 years.
Services
Bulk Haulage
Salt Supplies
Quarrying
Vehicle Maintenance
Satellite Tracking
Details
- Year established: 1900
Highlights and features
- We have over 120 years of continuous family-led haulage expertise
- Our fleet includes state-of-the-art Volvo tractor units with STAS trailers
- We maintain FORS Bronze accreditation for operational excellence
- All vehicles feature real-time satellite tracking technology
- Fourth-generation leadership combines tradition with modern innovation
Associations and certifications
- FORS Bronze
- Road Haulage Alliance
Services
Bulk Haulage
We specialise in transporting aggregates, clays, coal products, and reclaimed materials nationwide using a modern fleet of articulated tipping vehicles. Our experienced traffic team tailors solutions to individual client requirements, ensuring efficient delivery of bulk materials. With capacity to handle diverse cargo types, we maintain strict quality control throughout the transportation process.
Salt Supplies
As approved hauliers for Compass Minerals, we supply high-quality rock salt for de-icing applications. Available in 25kg bags or full articulated loads, our salt meets industry standards for effectiveness and purity. Deliveries reach depots across the UK, with collection options available from our Bolton premises for smaller quantities.
Quarrying
Our Harwood quarry produces premium brown and blue shale, sandstone, and rockery stone for construction and engineering projects. We supply brick manufacturers like Weinerberger and Ibstock with specialist materials, maintaining strict quality controls. Products are available for site collection or nationwide delivery at competitive rates.
Vehicle Maintenance
Our fully equipped workshop provides commercial vehicle repairs using digital diagnostics and specialist equipment. Services cover light vans to HGVs, with expert technicians addressing brake testing, tyre vulcanising, and emissions analysis. As operators ourselves, we understand hauliers' operational pressures and prioritise rapid turnaround times.
Satellite Tracking
All vehicles feature real-time satellite tracking systems that provide continuous delivery status updates. This technology enhances supply chain visibility, improves route efficiency, and ensures clients receive accurate delivery timeframes. The system integrates with our operations management to optimise fleet utilisation.
People
Sarah J Booth
Director
Fourth-generation leader of James Booth Haulage, Sarah J Booth has overseen modernisation of the fleet and expanded quarrying operations. With over 20 years' industry experience, she maintains family traditions of reliability while implementing technological advancements. Her leadership has secured major contracts with Compass Minerals and maintained FORS accreditation.
Questions
What haulage services do you offer?
We transport aggregates, road salt, clays, coal products, and reclaimed materials nationwide using a modern fleet of articulated tipping vehicles.
Are you accredited for commercial haulage?
Yes, we hold FORS Bronze accreditation and are members of the Road Haulage Alliance, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Can I collect materials from your site?
Yes, small quantities of salt and quarry products can be collected from our Manchester Road premises in Bolton by prior arrangement.
Do you provide vehicle maintenance services?
Our fully equipped workshop offers commercial vehicle repairs, diagnostics, and maintenance for fleets ranging from light vans to HGVs.
How can I request a quotation?
Use our online form or contact our traffic team directly at 01942 818800 to discuss your haulage requirements and receive a tailored quote.
What areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide haulage services across the UK, with quarrying operations based in Bolton and Harwood.
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