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Swain Group is one of the most diverse logistics service providers within the UK and can boast unique specialisms and services which match the distribution challenges of the construction and manufacturing sectors. Comprising of 9 distinct divisions which offer solutions for every type of load or commodity.
Since 1918, the Swain Group has provided customers with highly effective logistics solutions from general haulage to specialist lifting, heavy haulage and bulk movements. Our reputation has been forged over 100 years through providing exceptional customer service.
Investment has been the key to Swain Group’s success, with constant fleet adaptations and continuous enhancements to the fleets capability, the Swain Group divisions maintain sector growth with regular equipment purchases and meaningful strategic acquisitions.
The Swain team have significant experience in the delivery of the most
challenging of projects. Working across a variety of sectors, including construction, energy, industrial, retail, eCommerce, government and defence. The Groups proven expertise and industry experience has led to us being selected for some of the most diverse infrastructure project tasks in recent years, including Crossrail, Tideway, HS2, Heathrow Terminal 5 and many other prestigious projects which demand the very best in logistical services.
FORS Gold Accreditation
The Swain Group is a genuine onestop shop for all services associated with handling and delivery. Regardless of size, weight, length or the challenges of the delivery point, one of the Swain Group divisions will have the fleet and expertise to deliver.
12 depots 700 employees 550 vehicles 9 diverse divisions 24/7 solutions UK and Europe capability
R Swain & Son’s fleet operations are renowned within the construction sector for service, capability and efficiency and is recognised as one of the most flexible and extensive fleets operated within the UK today.
Seen as the construction sector’s partner of choice, R Swain’s customers demand a delivery fleet which is compliant and drivers who are well trained and capable. It is not surprising that R Swain maintain a status as the construction sectors prime delivery partner.
R Swain & Sons is a national distribution business with vast experience and capability in general haulage, crane operations, special projects and dedicated solutions.
• 220 general haulage vehicles • 18 trailer types to match all load configurations • Heavy Haulage and specialist trailers • Fleet operating from 12 locations across the UK • Varied lifting and handling options including Moffett, Crane and HIAB • UK and European services • Warehousing and outside storage locations • Southeast construction consolidation centres • Bespoke London Solutions • Customs clearance
We set the standard for container distribution in the UK, offering services and capability to manage highly complex distribution needs.
With fleet operations based in London Gateway, Felixstowe and Tilbury, the fleet has the capability of moving high volume container movements from the South East to all UK destinations.
Express Freight is one of the most versatile and flexible container transport operators in the industry.
• A 150-strong fleet • Connections to all UK ports • Around the clock configurable operations • National and European services • ADR trained drivers • Fully accessible GPS tracking • Rates to suit your business
Eurobulk is a well-established transport company specialising in the bulk movement of Agricultural and Industrial products between the UK and mainland Europe.
Running large capacity tipper trailers and walking floors, Eurobulk vehicles are TASCC accredited which approves the fleet for carrying agricultural produce all over Europe.
The Eurobulk team control European wide movements from the bulk control centre in Rochester. Whether it be loose material or palletised loads, we have the equipment to accommodate your needs.
• 35 vehicles • Covering UK and Europe • Agricultural Bulk Haulage • Industrial Bulk Haulage • Tippers and Moving Floors • Licensed and Certificated • Online Quote Request
MHL operate full and part load services throughout the UK and Europe.
MHL work with trusted service partners, throughout the UK and Europe, some dedicated and some on a transactional basis. We pride ourselves on first class customer service and communication, offering a rapid response, together with very competitively priced services. Some carriers are limited by depot locations, or vehicle availability, we at MHL have the scope to cover all areas and with most vehicle and trailer types too.
We offer key account management, with a single point of contact for all of your needs.
• National and international full load capability • Competence at moving and managing seasonal uplifts • Prime leg and backload management • 24/7 operations • A genuine single source for high volume requirements
Experienced providers of Logistical Solutions.
Based east of Nottingham, Proctors Transport are a general haulier with significant experience in the distribution of full loads within the construction and manufacturing sectors. Since 2022 the Proctors business has been part of the Swain Logistics fleet, offering national solutions to curtainside haulage customers throughout the UK. Benefiting from a seasoned and established traffic and driver team based in Langar, Nottinghamshire, the Proctors services are complementary to the fleet operating within the wider Swain Group.
• General haulage Services • Full and part load services • National warehousing solutions • FORS Bronze Accreditation
To complement the significant flatbed capability, the Group also operate some 160 plus curtainside vehicles which offer national full and part load services to the palletised market.
These vehicles operate from the central spine of the Swain Groups depots and offer a genuine national solution for palletised loads. A variety of delivery options is also available with Moffett, tail lift and urban trailers complementing the capability of the curtainside fleet.
In addition, these solutions also support those customers who seek warehousing and stock control solutions alongside the curtainside delivery services. The Group can boast warehousing solutions at a number of locations across the UK and can enhance these services with synergistic pallet network solutions for smaller palletised consignments.
Logistics • General haulage • Part load and groupage • Palletised Networks • Warehousing • Container decant service • Construction consolidation • Forward stock locations • Night time trunking • Seasonal support • Weekend working
Delivering solutions
the UK
Europe since 1918.
New acquisitions in the general haulage and agricultural movements sector, allowed the Group to increase the depot footprint and enhance solutions within the special projects division.
The year we will never forget! But through diversity and lockdown challenges, the Group continues to develop and grow with major contract wins and the opening of a new operational site in DP World’s London Gateway
2020
2019-2020
2014-2018
Launch of the “Think London Think Swain” service to support the construction sector within London, acquisition of specialist bulk movement haulier Eurobulk
Rebranding and unified message brings clarity to the service portfolio within the Group
The Swain Group is formed to encompass all of the diverse services offered by the individual divisions
1945-1972
1972-2013 1939-1945
1926-1936
2021 1926 1921
Growth period, with six key acquisitions
Manufacturing contracts support our growth
The War Office commandeer our vehicles to support the war effort
Our fleet expands with ex-RAF and Leyland vehicles
R. Swain & Sons is officially formed
2022 1901 Humble beginnings with horse and cart deliveries
The Vulcan - our first motorised vehicle - is purchased
across
and
1901-2022
Our fleet is always advancing to deliver solutions for our customers. Brick and Block distribution fleet options Trailer and vehicle configurations specific to the brick and landscaping industry. Flatbed, Mechanical off load and drawbar trailers with centre mounted and roll along cranes Our fleet 6x2 lightweight Tractor with blowing and pumping 26T flat with Moffett and 25 to 50 tonne crane options 32T flat with 50 to 100 tonne crane options 6 x 2 Tractor 44 - 80T 6 x 4 Tractor 80 - 150T Flatbed trailer from urban to 13.6m configurations 8 x 4 Tractor up to 150T 13.6m Flatbed trailer extending from 20m to 37.5m, four axle plus steering available 6 x 2 Tractor with 50 to 75 tonne crane Urban curtain with tail lift and Moffett options 3.5T panel van for express deliveries 13.6m curtain trailers with Tail lift, Moffett and sliding roof options 3.5 to 7.5T dropside flat Plant trailers 3 to 5 axles with hydraulic ramps and extending options Extending step frame trailer up to 37.5m, with 3 to 5 axles and power steer options 18 to 26T with tail lift and Moffett options Extending power steer low loader, with 2 to 3 axles and hydraulic suspension options Low loader with power steering. Extending power steer low loader, with 2 bed 4 and 3 bed 5 axle options 5 axle self steering trailer with 3 axle dolly 8,500–10,000kg 9,000–10,500kg 11,000kg
