Road Freight


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Seamless Road Freight Solutions Across the UK & Europe

Road freight is the most efficient and budget-friendly way to transport goods within the UK and Europe. With a large network of roads in place, moving goods via road offers a level of flexibility and reliability that other transport methods can’t match. At Jenkar, our road freight booking and dispatch service couldn’t be easier. You want your shipment to arrive in the best possible time, and we want to help you make that happen. Just let us know what you want to move, where it needs to go and when it needs to be there. We’ll sort the rest.  

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Benefits of Road Freight Shipping

Flexible Shipping

Road freight is a highly flexible shipping method thanks to the wide network of motorways and roads that connect countries and continents. No other transport method has access to such a vast infrastructure as road freight does, allowing for goods to reach even the remotest of locations.

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Suitable For A Range of Goods

Pretty much any form of cargo can be transported via road. Whether it’s large, bulky items or refrigerated goods, there are truck and trailer types to securely transport them to their destinations.

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Cost-Effective

If needing to move goods across short distances or regionally, road freight offers a much more cost-effective solution than other transport methods.

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Efficient and Reliable

Goods can be collected from one location and delivered directly to the final destination, offering a complete door-to-door service. And with road freight services operating regularly with frequent transit times, goods can be delivered swiftly and efficiently.

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Our Road Freight Services

Full Truck Load (FTL)

If you have a large amount of goods to move or need to reach your destination quickly, then our FTL services are ideal to get your cargo to where it needs to be securely.

Less Than Truckload (LTL)

When needing to move a small batch of goods that doesn’t fill an entire truck load, consider our LTL services for a cost-effective and efficient solution.

Hazardous Cargo

There’s no need to worry about moving hazardous cargo from one place to another with Jenkar. We’ll handle all of the documentation and regulatory requirements needed to transport your goods safely.

Out of Gauge Cargo

Transporting bulky and oversized cargo, known as Out of Gauge cargo, via road is no issue for us at Jenkar. You can trust us to find a reliable solution to move your cargo with care and efficiency.

Temperature Controlled Freight

We can offer temperature controlled trailer solutions to ensure your goods reach their destination in optimal condition and on schedule, handling any necessary documentation and customs clearance.

Why Choose Jenkar For Road Freight

Whether you only have one pallet to move, multiple collections or an entire trailer’s worth of goods, we’ll find the best way to get your consignment where it’s going. No matter the size, shape or contents of your cargo, we’ll give you the confidence that it will be handled effectively with all compliance requirements met.

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Tailored Solutions For Every Shipment

Whether you only have one pallet to move, multiple collections or an entire trailer’s worth of goods, we’ll find the best way to get your consignment where it’s going. No matter the size, shape or contents of your cargo, we’ll give you the confidence that it will be handled effectively with all compliance requirements met.

Move Your Goods By Road With Jenkar

At Jenkar, our experienced staff are dedicated to providing exceptional freight services and ensure your logistics needs are met with precision and care. Our road freight services are no exception to this and we can assure you that we can reliably deliver your goods from A to B across the UK and Europe. We work with you to understand your business to find you a solution that meets your unique requirements. No matter the complexity of your shipment or the contents of your goods, we’ve got a solution. Get in touch with our friendly team of experts today and partner with us for trusted, seamless freight services.

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FAQs

How To Calculate Freight Charges By Road

Freight charges for road freight can vary depending on the location and carrier and are often calculated on a case-by-case scenario. Factors such as the volume and size of the freight, the distance between origin and destination and whether there are any tolls or custom fees required.

How Much Freight Is Moved By Road In The Uk?

Statistics from the UK Government show that in 2022, 175bn tonne-kilometres of freight were transported via roads. Of the 216bn total tonne-kilometres of freight moved in the UK in 2022, 81% of that was moved by road freight services. 

 

That’s a significant amount of cargo being transported across the UK, showing just how efficient the transport method is.

What Is The Difference Between Courier And Road Freight?

Whilst both a courier and road freight services offer shipping services, they differ in their methods of handling goods and the type of goods they transport. Courier services focus on delivering smaller, time-sensitive parcels directly to people’s doors, often in specific regions. 

 

Road freight however, also known as haulage, is used to transport larger shipments across longer distances. Road freight is most often used for domestic and international shipment of commercial goods.

What Is The Limit For Road Haulage In The UK?

The total gross weight of a vehicle in the UK must not exceed 44,000kg (97,000 lb). This means that every component of the vehicle, including the cargo, fuel, passengers, and any additional equipment, must be taken into account to ensure compliance with regulations.

 

Cargo that is heavier than the maximum weight, such as Out of Gauge cargo, can still be transported on UK roads however special planning and equipment is required. This is where an experienced freight forwarding company will help to coordinate the shipment.

Been using Jenkar for a few years now. I cannot fault their service one bit! I admire their core company values which resonate so much with our own (being a family business like ourselves). Our Account Manager Zurish is a godsend, she is a real asset to Jenkar. Always there for us if we have any issues/ new quotes requests etc. Also a shout out to Laura in operations, who is always on the ball with our current shipments and is at the end of the phone if we need her! Thanks Jenkar.

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