Synergy Contacts
"Terrific company with a fabulous level of service provided specifically by Abbie and Sarah. No job is ever and issue and the service is always reliable."
"Blown away by the experience from the first contact with AR Banks."
At A R Banks, we provide expert heavy haulage services in Southampton and beyond, using our extensive fleet and deep industry knowledge to transport abnormal loads safely and efficiently. From initial planning to final delivery, we manage every stage of your project with precision.
Managing heavy haulage projects from start to finish, we carefully consider each and every aspect of our service to ensure a smooth journey and happy customers.
In the UK, The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations specify the maximum gross weight of the vehicle, trailer and load is 44 tonnes. If you need to transport a load that’s over 44 tonnes, rest assured that we can assist you.
We’re able to exceed this limit using our Heavy Haulage STGO Service. STGOs - or Special Types General Orders - are a set of regulations that allow unusual vehicles to be driven on UK highways.
With countless successful projects and a long list of five-star reviews, A R Banks has built a reputation for reliability and quality in heavy haulage hire. Customers consistently praise our efficient service, skilled team, and commitment to getting the job done right. Whether it's heavy lifting or precise transport, our track record speaks for itself.
Synergy Contacts
"Terrific company with a fabulous level of service provided specifically by Abbie and Sarah. No job is ever and issue and the service is always reliable."
Jack Goodman-Edwards
"AR Banks are really reliable, fantastic service. Highly recommend this company. Special thanks to Abbie, who has ensured all of our deliveries arrived on time."
Charlotte Oake
"Really helpful and efficient service. Right from start to finish with the office team to the driver. Arrived when they said they would and would definitely recommend. Great service"
Nigel Ashfield
"Blown away by the experience from the first contact with AR Banks. I genuinely feel that this is a people focussed business with staff who really care about their customers."
Sarah Bett
"A R Banks were incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. We had a tricky Hiab delivery, and they handled it seamlessly, ensuring a successful delivery."
Telephone Number: 023 9200 5119 / 07891 984933
Email Address: operations@arbanks.co.uk
"Excellent Service from Start to Finish!
A R Banks were incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. We had a tricky Hiab delivery, and they handled it seamlessly, making everything smooth for us and ensuring a successful delivery to our customer.
Their pricing was very competitive, and I don’t think you’d find better value for money with such outstanding customer service at this price! We’ll definitely be using them again. Highly recommend!"
Sarah Bett
We have the expertise to transport heavy cargo and the ability to manage your project from start to finish. Our Transport Team will handle all aspects of the move, everything from the initial assessment to evaluate what’s needed, the issuing of the necessary notifications to the Police and Bridge authorities, to arranging site surveys, route planning and escort vehicles where required.
A Route Survey is a detailed assessment conducted to identify the safest, most efficient route for transporting large loads, minimising risks and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. It involves:
Abnormal Load Escorting involves the use of escort vehicles to accompany an oversized load during transport. It’s crucial for maintaining road safety, protecting the load and infrastructure, and ensuring that the transport operation complies with legal requirements. Escort vehicles perform several functions:
On our specialist haulage fleet we have an extensive range of equipment, enabling us to provide STGO 1 & STGO 2 category heavy haulage services. This, coupled with our experienced specialist haulage drivers ensures that any movements are completed efficiently and without incident.
Combined with experienced drivers and support crews, our equipment ensures safe, efficient movements across the UK.
Every aspect of the service we provide to support the transportation of your heavy load will be carefully considered to ensure complete safety. We have full public liability insurance and we’re FORS Silver and CLOCS accredited, which demonstrates our commitment to safety in all we do.
As members of the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and the Heavy Transport Association (HTA), we offer enhanced safety and reliability in our heavy haulage services. These memberships ensure that we adhere to the highest standards of industry practice and regulatory compliance.
The RHA and HTA provide us with up-to-date information on safety protocols, legal regulations, and best practices specific to heavy transport, which enables us to maintain an exceptional level of operational safety.
We regularly manage a wide range of heavy and abnormal load movements across Southampton and the wider UK.
Construction machinery – excavators, bulldozers, piling rigs
Plant and industrial equipment – compressors, generators, tanks
Modular buildings and cabins – portable site offices and welfare units
Agricultural machinery – combines, tractors, ploughs
Cranes and lifting equipment – tower crane sections, mobile cranes
Boats and marine structures – hull sections, support frames
"Professional and friendly family firm, smart tidy equipment. Always going the extra mile for customers with safety always at the forefront."
