Tipper Transport

Operating a fleet of over 120 trucks, Smiths Transport is one of the regions largest and most recognised hauliers. A common sight on the roads and motorways of the South West, Smiths Tippers in particular are busy providing a reliable service to our customers. Whether carrying a 10 tonne load of topsoil or delivering aggregate to a major construction project, Smiths Transport has the flexibility and versatility to deliver what you want, where you want it and when you need it.

Customer Service

With over 25 years of operational experience we are proud to have provided a service to many major companies and organisations including Tarmac, C A Blackwell, John O’Flynn and Bloor Homes. Smiths values of honesty, integrity and professionalism are maintained throughout the Transport Division. We are FORS accredited and members of the FTA. We value our customers and are always working to improve our service delivery and our relationship with customers.

Capability

Smiths Transport operate a fleet of four wheel, six wheel and eight wheel tipper lorries. We offer a reliable service to customers in the Gloucestershire, South West and Midlands areas operating out of our Head Office depot in Eastington.

All of our vehicles are professionally maintained and serviced primarily at manufacturer dealerships and backed up by a team of skilled technicians employed by our in house Support Services Division.

We provide regular training to our drivers so that they are equipped to react to the everyday challenges they face.

Environmentally Aware

Smiths Transport are committed to reducing CO2 emissions and consequently improving the environment in which we live and work. Regular updating of the fleet ensures improved reliability, better fuel economy and reduced emissions. In addition to this all of our drivers are trained in safe and fuel efficient driving as part of the Drivers Certificate of Professional Competence.

• Road Sweepers

  Road Sweepers

  The sweeper fleet have vehicles equipped to remove debris from highways and have gully sucking equipment and high pressure jetting equipment to remove or clear minor blockages and obstruction within road drains.

  All tipping of sweepers takes place at our Moreton Valence depot, the only site in Gloucestershire that is registered to process wet sweeper arising’s, giving the customers an assurance that the waste is disposed of safely and legitimately.

  Smiths can provide road sweepers hire in Gloucestershire at very competitive rates.

  
• Aggregates

  Aggregates

  As part of the Smiths Group we can supply the very best quality recycled aggregates from our Waste Management Facility. Our rates are very competitive and, of course our delivery is fast and efficient. 40mm and 75mm certified crushed concrete in 10, 16 and 20 tonne loads is more environmentally friendly and sustainable, as well as being a cheaper alternative to quarried stone.

  Smiths can also supply British Standard screened topsoil, sands, gravel and stone at very competitive prices.

  
• Grab Lorry Hire

  Grab Lorry Hire

  Smiths operate tipper grabs as an economical and efficient vehicle for the removal of waste when loading options are limited.

  We offer four axle steel body tippers complete with LOLER tested Epsilon cranes.

  Our drivers are competent in the use of the clamshell grab meaning the operation is efficient, effective and safe.

  Our grab lorry is available to hire in Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Bristol.

  
• Heavy Haulage & Abnormal Loads

  Heavy Haulage & Abnormal Loads

  Smiths also offer a heavy haulage low loader service to transport plant and machinery, abnormal loads and any other piece of equipment that might need moving.

  For more information please look at our Plant Hire page – Low Loaders & Abnormal Loads.