Professional Haulage Services Across Teesdale and County Durham
For over 65 years, our fleet has been delivering quarried stone, aggregates, and specialist materials across Teesdale and the North East. We simplify the complex process of ordering from major quarries, handle emergency deliveries, and provide the reliable haulage service that local farms, builders, and businesses depend on daily.
What We Transport
Construction Materials
We supply and deliver a full range of construction and quarry materials across Teesdale and the North East, including:
- Quarried stone and roadstone from trusted local quarries
- Sub-base materials for foundations, roads, and infrastructure projects
- Aggregates in a variety of grades and sizes
- Tarmac and surfacing materials for roads, driveways, and site works
- Building materials for construction and civil engineering projects
- Spoil removal and site clearance from developments and excavations
Agricultural Supplies
- Animal feed, fodder, and bait for farms across Teesdale
- Grain and materials for livestock (we're FORs registered)
- Farm building materials
- Machinery and equipment transport
Specialist Materials
Our TASSC registration enables us to transport materials for both animal and human consumption, meeting strict health, safety, and traceability standards throughout every journey.
In addition, our FORS Bronze accreditation ensures our drivers are trained and compliant for safe urban and city centre deliveries, meeting recognised industry standards for safety, efficiency, and environmental performance.
We Handle the Quarry Ordering Hassle for You
The Problem with Ordering Direct
If you've tried ordering straight from the big quarries, you'll recognise this mess:
- Call centres where no one knows you or your business
- Explaining yourself repeatedly because there's no continuity
- Accounts that close automatically after three months of inactivity
- New projects mean new account applications, credit checks, and days of delays
- Navigating multiple departments just to get materials delivered
Ordering From Us Is Simple
Just give us a call - one phone call gets your materials moving.
We maintain long-standing accounts with major quarries and other trusted suppliers across County Durham and the North of England. When you order through us, everything is handled from start to finish:
- One Contact: Speak directly to us - not a call centre miles away.
- Quick Response: Our details are recognised on quarry systems, so your order is processed immediately.
- Fast Processing: We place the order, arrange collection, and deliver directly to your site.
- Local Knowledge: We know which quarries produce the right materials for your specific job.
This approach has evolved because customers prefer it - it’s faster, simpler, and more personal. You get your materials without the headache.
Why Quarries Prefer Working This Way
Large quarry companies have reduced their small customer base deliberately. They automatically close unused accounts, centralise ordering through distant call centres, and make the process difficult. They'd rather work with established hauliers like us who bring consistent volume.
This means better availability for you, competitive pricing from our bulk relationships, and materials delivered when you need them.
Emergency and Flexible Delivery Service
Same-Day Delivery When Possible
Got an urgent job that needs materials today? Call us. If we have trucks available and can arrange quarry collection, we'll do our best to get materials to you the same day.
This flexibility has kept local contractors and farmers working for decades. While we can't always promise same-day service, we'll be honest about what's possible and do everything we can to help.
Contract and One-Off Deliveries
Contract Customers
We are hauliers working with all major suppliers, providing reliable, long-term haulage solutions. Our contract arrangements allow us to plan capacity efficiently, offering competitive rates and consistent service for regular customers.
If you require ongoing, dependable deliveries, we can tailor a solution to meet your specific needs.
One-Off Loads
Need materials for a single project? No problem. We handle everything from small domestic jobs to large commercial deliveries. Same professional service whether you need one load or a hundred.
Agricultural Support
Local farmers have relied on us since 1958 for all aspect of your farming needs.
Our TASCC registration ensures that we handle materials for both animal consumption and human food production safely, legally, and in full compliance with industry standards.
Our Fleet and Drivers
We have experienced drivers operating our modern fleet across Teesdale and the North East. Our drivers know the local roads, understand the challenges of rural deliveries, and take pride in professional service.
Fleet Maintenance
Every truck is serviced on a six-weekly schedule. We maintain strict safety standards, carry full insurance coverage, and hold all required certifications for the materials we transport.
Safe Discharge
Our experienced drivers understand site access requirements and discharge safely whether delivering to a tight domestic property in Barnard Castle or a major construction site in Newcastle.
Working with Local Quarries
We maintain strong partnerships with major quarries across the region:
Tees Valley Suppliers
We work with tar plants and quarries across the North of England, giving customers access to a wide range of materials and suppliers.
Local Teesdale Quarries
Direct relationships with local extraction sites mean quick access to materials and competitive pricing.
Coverage Area for Haulage Services
Teesdale and County Durham
- Throughout the Durham Dales
- County Durham
- Darlington and surrounding areas
Regular Coverage
From the Scottish Borders down to the Humber, right across to the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbria. This is our normal operating area where we deliver daily.
Extended Reach
We regularly travel further for established customers and larger contracts.
Why Our Base Matters
Located in Cotherstone since 1958, we know every back road, understand rural access challenges, and can navigate Teesdale's terrain reliably. That local knowledge gets your materials delivered on time, even to remote locations.
FORs Registration: What It Means for You
We hold bronze-level FORs (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) registration. This certification means:
City Access Compliance
Our drivers are trained to operate safely in urban areas. We can deliver directly into city centres while meeting strict safety and environmental standards. This matters when your project is in Durham, Newcastle, or other urban locations.
Safety Standards
FORs registration requires driver training on vulnerable road users, safe urban driving, and health and safety compliance. It's not just a certificate - it's a demonstrated commitment to safe operations.
Animal and Human Consumption Materials
Our registration allows us to transport grain, feed, and materials for both animal and human consumption, meeting required health and safety standards for food-grade transport.
Our Approach to Customer Relationships
Who We Work With
We prefer working with local people and businesses we know or who come recommended. After 65 years, we've learned that good relationships make successful deliveries.
Supporting Local Business
In Teesdale, local support goes both ways. When someone from Barnard Castle calls needing materials, we’ll give them a hand - even if we haven’t worked with them before.
We take pride in helping local farms, builders, and businesses thrive, because strong communities start with reliable, trusted local service.