Business Details
42 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Hiab Hire and Road Haulage Services in Hartlepool
Ryan Haulage has been a trusted name in the haulage and lifting industry since 1984, specialising in Hiab hire, contract lifting, and road haulage solutions. Our fleet ranges from panel vans to heavy haulage artic vehicles equipped with advanced lorry loaders, operated by ALLMI-trained professionals. We pride ourselves on handling complex projects, including abnormal loads such as vintage tanks, theme park attractions, and structural steel, with a focus on safety and compliance with LOLER 1998 regulations. Our management team brings decades of expertise, offering tailored solutions for both one-time moves and long-term partnerships. Operating across the UK and Ireland, we combine flexibility with technical precision to tackle challenges others avoid, including difficult terrain and hard-to-reach locations.Our commitment to regular equipment testing and staff training ensures reliability, while our in-house appointed person advises on optimal lifting strategies. From site accommodation transfers to industrial machinery movements, we deliver cost-effective, project-managed services with comprehensive risk assessments. Our modern fleet includes specialist trailers for low loaders, step frames, and heavy haulage, supported by a dedicated escort vehicle for abnormal load transportation. With 24/7 availability and rapid response capabilities, we prioritise client satisfaction through transparent communication and adherence to strict safety protocols. This combination of experience, equipment, and expertise positions us as a leader in specialist lifting and haulage operations.
Services
Hiab Hire
Contract Lifting
Road Haulage
Abnormal Loads
Fleet Services
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- Decades of industry experience in haulage and lifting solutions
- ALLMI-trained operators ensuring safety and compliance
- Specialise in handling complex and abnormal loads
- 24/7 availability for urgent lifting requirements
- Comprehensive health and safety protocols aligned with LOLER 1998
Associations and certifications
- ALLMI
- LOLER 1998
Services
Hiab Hire
Our Hiab hire service provides lorry-mounted crane solutions for equipment movement across diverse settings. Capable of handling general moves and specialist projects, we offer risk assessments, dismantling, transportation, and reinstallation. With maximum outreach of 29 metres and lift capacity up to 17,500 kg, our modern fleet tackles challenging locations with precision.
Contract Lifting
Contract lifting services include full project management for complex operations involving structural steel, industrial machinery, and abnormal loads. Our ALLMI-trained team conducts route surveys, secures authority notifications, and ensures LOLER 1998 compliance. Specialist trailers and power-steered flats enable safe handling of oversized items requiring escort vehicles and coordinated logistics.
Road Haulage
Road haulage solutions cover standard and specialist freight transportation using articulated and rigid vehicles. Our fleet accommodates payloads up to 18,000 kg with trailer options including 13.6m flatbeds, low loaders, and extendable units. Services span generator transfers, aircraft component deliveries, and mobile home relocations across the UK and Ireland with 24/7 dispatch availability.
Abnormal Loads
Abnormal load transportation handles oversized cargo exceeding 2.9m width, 44,000 kg weight, or exceptional dimensions. Our capacity includes low loaders, step frames, and heavy haulage tractors with dedicated escort vehicles complying with Highways Agency standards. We manage route surveys, authority notifications, and logistics planning for items like vintage tanks, canal boats, and industrial plant equipment.
Fleet Services
Fleet services offer access to modern artic vehicles with lorry loaders and specialist trailers. Options include 10.5m flatbeds with rear steering, 13.6m low loaders extending to 20m, and 6m rigid vehicle trailers. All equipment undergoes regular LOLER-compliant testing, supporting diverse applications from hot tub deliveries to structural steel transportation with payload capacities up to 25,000 kg.
Questions
What types of lifting services do you offer?
We provide Hiab hire, contract lifting, and specialist abnormal load transportation with ALLMI-trained operators and LOLER-compliant equipment.
Can you handle urgent lifting requirements?
Yes, we offer 24/7 availability for emergency operations and can mobilise equipment at short notice across the UK and Ireland.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide in the UK and Ireland, with specialist logistics capabilities for cross-border and remote location deliveries.
How do you ensure safety during operations?
All equipment undergoes annual LOLER testing, operators hold ALLMI certifications, and risk assessments accompany every project-managed lift.
What qualifies as an abnormal load?
Loads exceeding 2.9m width, 44,000 kg weight, or requiring special route planning due to dimensions qualify as abnormal under our capabilities.