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Phelan Haulage and Hiab Hire | North East — Durham

North East, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · DH3 2TB

Company overview

Phelan Haulage is a specialist freight forwarder in Durham, North East England, operating with over 15 years of experience. Located in Washington, the company provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year road haulage and HIAB crane hire services across the UK and Ireland. As a freight forwarder North East, Phelan Haulage specialises in abnormal loads transport, heavy lifting, and high-reach crane solutions using modern Scania, DAF, and Volvo tractor units equipped with Fassi, Palfinger, and Cormach HIAB cranes. The company serves ecommerce and construction businesses requiring specialist transportation for oversized, awkwardly shaped, or heavy goods. Their fleet includes vehicles with demountable bodies suitable for restricted-access sites, and they offer crane hire services for both one-off and regular contract work. All operatives are fully insured and ALLMI lorry loader trained and accredited.

Services offered

General Haulage

Standard road haulage services across the UK and Ireland for general freight transport requirements.

Specialist Haulage – Abnormal Loads

Transport of abnormal loads up to 36 metres in length using radio-controlled urban rear steer trailers, utilising latest equipment and HIAB cranes.

HIAB Hire – Articulated

Articulated HIAB crane truck hire for deliveries and collections at sites without loading or offloading facilities, with fully trained and qualified drivers.

HIAB Hire – Rigid

Rigid HIAB lorries with demountable bodies suitable for small loads and restricted-access sites, offering flexible lifting and transport solutions.

Crane Hire

Specialist crane hire services including mobile crane hire and contract lift services; largest equipment rated at 80 ton meters with 3.8-tonne lift capacity at 16 metres reach.

Container Transport

Transport services for shipping containers as part of comprehensive haulage offerings.

Storage

Storage facilities available as part of logistics support services.

Moving Container Hire

Hire of moving containers for flexible storage and transport solutions.

Concrete Barrier Hire

Provision and transport of concrete barriers for construction and event management.

Radio-Controlled Urban Rear Steer Trailer

Specialist trailer manufactured by Broshuis, enabling transport of abnormal loads up to 36 metres with precision control in urban environments.

Location and coverage

Phelan Haulage and Hiab Hire | North East is based at Unit N, O’Brien Business Park, Park, Durham, DH3 2TB. They serve businesses across North East and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What geographic areas does Phelan Haulage serve?
Phelan Haulage operates from Washington in the North East and provides a 24/7, 365-day-a-year service covering the entire UK and Ireland. The company serves surrounding areas including Newcastle, Gateshead, Tyneside, Sunderland, Durham, and Middlesbrough daily, with quick response times to anywhere in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Can you transport abnormal or oversized loads?
Yes. Phelan Haulage specialises in abnormal loads transport and can safely transport loads up to 36 metres in length using their radio-controlled urban rear steer trailer. The company utilises the latest HIAB crane equipment, including a Fassi 800-rated crane (80 ton meters capacity) capable of lifting 3.8 tonnes at full 16-metre reach, and a Renault PM65 crane offering 0.6-tonne lift at 30 metres.
Do you offer HIAB crane hire services?
Yes. Phelan Haulage provides both articulated and rigid HIAB crane truck hire with fully trained and qualified drivers. Their fleet includes modern Scania, DAF, and Volvo tractor units equipped with high-reach and high-load HIAB cranes, enabling deliveries and collections at sites without dedicated loading or offloading facilities.
What makes your vehicles suitable for restricted-access sites?
Phelan Haulage's HIAB lorries feature demountable bodies that can be used as small-bodied rigid vehicles, catering to restricted-access sites and small loads. This versatility enables the company to lift and transport heavy or awkward objects into tight or restricted spaces where standard vehicles cannot access.
Are your operatives qualified and insured?
All of Phelan Haulage's operatives are fully insured and hold ALLMI lorry loader training and accreditation. This ensures compliance with industry standards and provides assurance of professional, safe lifting and haulage operations.

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