Officially, it’s defined as road transport between two places (a place of loading and a place of unloading) located in the same country by a vehicle registered in that country.
Road Freight Services
PBS International Road Freight Services include warehousing, packing, logistics, full or part load road transportation, and transhipments. Our flexible service ensures the timely arrival of your cargo and is an especially economical cargo solution for bulky items. We also offer specialist freight services which include the shipment of dangerous goods.
Road Freight UK
PBS offers road freight services within the UK, including groupage for a flexible shipping option. Our fleet of trucks provides a door to door solution for safe and efficient transport of cargo across the UK, including same-day deliveries to some destinations.
International Road Freight
Our Road Freight fleet also operates across Europe and even further afield, providing a cost-effective solution for international cargo shipping. The practical benefits of road haulage include door to door shipping with assisted border and customs control.
With an experienced team overseeing and tracking each stage of delivery, you can rest assured your international shipment is in safe hands.
Our friendly expert team of advisors are available to guide you through any road freight requirement, all you need to do is contact us now:
TEL: 01293 551140, EMAIL: info@pbs-int.co.uk
Road Freight Services
- General Export Cargo
- General Import Cargo
- Full & Part Loads (Groupage)
- Same day deliveries (depending on destination)
- Customs Service
- CT Guarantee (Transhipments)
- Dangerous Goods
- Warehouse & Packing
- Personal & Household effects
For more support and further explanation of our Road Freight Services, please call our specialist Road Freight team on 01293 551140.
Road Freight Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of road freight?
Road freight is not only cost-effective but it’s also quick, reliable and offers flexible service options. It’s one of the most economical forms of transport and means complete door-to-door service. To find out more about how PBS International can help give us a call or request a quote today.
What documents are required for road freight?
There are two main documents that are required for land freight transport, the CMR document and the ADR document.
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What does freight transport by road mean?
Is road freight cheaper than sea freight?
No, sea shipping in most cases is cheaper then sea freight. However, road transport provides a door-to-door delivery service which can save you additional cartage from your local port to the destination. Call one of our experts to find out your best freight type.
Can I ship via pallet using road freight?
Yes, road freight can handle pallets, in addition to parcels. Ensure when contacting us to let us know if you’ll require a forklift to unload when collecting or when delivering at the final destination.
How to calculate chargeable weight for road freight?
For larger shipments we’ll ask for the road freight volumetric weight, which is calculated by multiplying Length x Weight x Height for it’s cubic metres (CBM), then multiplied by 333kgs to create volume weight. We will then adjust pricing based off the actual weight.
What regulation governs road freight transport?
The Law on Land Transport and the Regulation on Land Transport govern road freight and provide the regulations for transport companies.
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Contact the Shipping Experts
We have a team of experts in Air, Sea and Road shipping ready to help you get your goods to where they need to be. We also have Warehouse and Storage services available. If you have any questions or enquiries, please get in contact.
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