Business Details
Your Trusted Transport Partner in West Midlands
Lowes Transport is a family-run business that has served the transport and logistics industry for over 50 years from its ideally situated base in the heart of the West Midlands. With over 70 vehicles in a wide range of specifications, we handle everything from rapid local deliveries to logistical solutions for large nationwide contracts. Our fleet includes specialist logistic vehicles and a forklift-accompanied trailer, making deliveries more efficient and trouble-free for the customer. We continually invest in new vehicles and equipment to ensure that whatever the load and the destination, it will get there securely and on time. Our clients value our exceptional service, reliability, and flexibility, as evidenced by long-term partnerships and positive testimonials.We pride ourselves on preparing necessary paperwork, ensuring timely deliveries, and treating products with care and attention. Our team maintains excellent next-day delivery percentages while reacting to increasingly unequal daily demands. We offer tailored solutions to suit individual or client transport requirements, operating as a one-stop company for all types of load and regular or irregular freight. Our web-based GPS and GPRS vehicle tracking system provides real-time updates about freight location and estimated time of arrival. With operating centres in the UK and Scotland, we specialise in handling large irregular freight capabilities up to 9 metres long.
Services
Groupage Services
Pallet Distribution
Irregular Freight Transport
Contract Management
Vehicle Tracking
24 Hour Delivery
Same Day Delivery
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in transport and logistics
- We operate a fleet of over 70 specialist logistic vehicles
- Our family-run business maintains excellent next-day delivery percentages
- We provide real-time vehicle tracking for freight transparency
- We offer tailored solutions for regular and irregular freight requirements
What people say
Excellent service
Reliable and friendly
Best-in-class transport
Fast and reliable
Professional drivers
Services
Groupage Services
Our groupage services combine multiple smaller shipments into one delivery route, offering cost-effective transport solutions. This service handles freight up to 9 metres long with 24-hour delivery options. Clients benefit from reduced costs while maintaining reliability and flexibility for both regular and irregular freight requirements.
Irregular Freight Transport
Specialist transport for non-standard freight sizes up to 9 metres long. Our fleet includes forklift-accompanied trailers and specialist logistic vehicles to handle challenging loads. This service ensures secure and timely delivery of awkwardly sized consignments that don't fit standard transport parameters.
Vehicle Tracking
Real-time GPS and GPRS tracking system provides live updates on freight location and estimated arrival times. Customers access a web-based platform to monitor vehicle progress, view job details, and check delivery confirmations. This technology enhances supply chain visibility and delivery accuracy.
Pallet Distribution
Comprehensive pallet distribution network covering local and nationwide routes. Our 70+ vehicle fleet handles palletised loads from 1kg to 30 tonnes with dedicated and shared transport options. The service includes proper documentation and careful handling of goods during transit.
Contract Management
Tailored transport solutions for businesses with ongoing logistics requirements. We manage complete transport contracts from planning to execution, offering dedicated vehicle fleets and flexible scheduling. Our experience with nationwide contracts ensures reliable capacity and consistent service delivery.
Questions
What transport services do you offer?
We provide groupage services, pallet distribution, irregular freight transport, contract management, and real-time vehicle tracking across the UK and Scotland.
Do you handle oversized freight?
Yes, we specialise in transporting irregular freight up to 9 metres long using specialist logistic vehicles and forklift-accompanied trailers.
Can I track my shipment in real-time?
Yes, our web-based GPS and GPRS system allows customers to monitor freight location and estimated arrival times live through a secure login.
What vehicle sizes do you operate?
We have over 70 vehicles including 44-ton articulates, curtain-siders, flatbeds, double deckers, and vehicles handling loads from 1kg to 30 tonnes.
Are you a family-run business?
Yes, we've been family-run for over 50 years with our base in the West Midlands, maintaining personal relationships with clients and partners.
Do you offer same-day delivery?
Yes, we provide same-day delivery services using dedicated vehicles for loads ranging from small packages to 30-tonne freight.
