A Special report from DIIA (Defense Interaction Intelligence Agency) www.diia.info

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n 6500 BC, the wheel was invented by the Sumerians. By 3500 BC, animals were pulling wheeled vehicles in Mesopotamia. Then in 44 BC, the wheelbarrow was invented by the Chinese. Closer to home, the bicycle was invented in Scotland in 1791, followed by the steam engine in 1769 and the electric car in 1839.

Another Scottish success story can be found with Galt Transport of Dumbarton - founded in 1947 and what’s more, it’s still in the same family today. It will come as no surprise that reputation ranks as one of the most important cornerstones of any business. Reputation of course does not come simply with longevity in business. It is built through capability, flexibility, competitiveness and high standards in every aspect of the business. Reports suggest that when it comes to heavy transport, abnormal & wide loads and ‘dangerous’ cargo, Galt Transport ticks all the boxes for reliability, safety and completing contracts on time and within budget.

ABNORMAL LOADS

As a ship’s captain and author of this report, I can impress readers with my knowledge of trucking because the first known usage of "truck" was in 1611 when it referred to the introduction of small strong wheels on ships' cannon carriages: somewhat of an innovative solution for the navy of that era. Of course these days, as you would expect from a multi discipline haulage company, abnormal loads are a common everyday request. Whilst the load sizes can be very similar in terms of range the carriage can vary hugely in terms of complexity. That's why Galt Transport takes great care in planning and preparation: the key to a successful transit. The company will take time to understand the nature of your load and construct the planning of the route to suite. They will arrange all the necessary paperwork and notifications through to ensuring the appropriate escort is in place. It is the attention to detail that they believe sets them apart thus ensuring a safe, reliable and cost effective movement of your goods.

Galt Transport offer:

• Wide experience of abnormal load movements - up to 150' long and 100tons STGO
• Over 1000 out of gauge loads moved in 18 months
• In house escort vehicles
• Police, Road and Bridge authority notifications arranged

DANGEROUS GOODS

Carriage of dangerous goods, as you would expect, is a specialist area where getting the right partner is not desirable but critical. Galt Transport has many years experience in the organisation and transportation of a wide variety of dangerous goods. The company understands succinctly what requires to be addressed in this area from the adherence of stringent regulations through to how to deal effectively in the unlikely event that anything does not operate to plan. Quite simply this is a specialist area of haulage were the utmost professionalism and experience needs to be of paramount importance.

Galt Transport can provide:-

• DGSA
• Fully qualified crews
• Full range of EX ll & lll vehicles and trailers

CONTAINER HANDLING

Utilising the very latest in Container Handling technology Galt Transport are able to offer all clients extremely competitive pricing. By adopting these latest methods not only is the company moving containers by the most appropriate means but they are delivering savings over costly crane hire.

Galt Transport continue to invest significantly in Container Handling equipment ranging from a 'Hammar' container handler that will lift up to 35 tons through to 74ton/m Artic Lorry mounted cranes.

• 'Hammar' container handler will lift 20',30' & 40' boxes up to 35 tons
• Artic lorry mounted cranes will lift 20',30' & 40' boxes up to 12 tons
• Rigid lorry mounted cranes lift 20' - 32' containers/cabins up to 10 tons
• Low loaders with twist locks at 20', 30' and 40'

TRUCK MOUNTED CRANES

The company operates one of the largest fleets of truck mounted cranes in Scotland and as such are recognised as one of the leaders in this field. This range allows them to offer innovative solutions to the handling of complex and abnormal loads.

In this area, it is understood that from time to time, as part of a larger project, the company may need to source a specialist piece of kit externally to fulfil requirements. To allow Galt Transport to cater for these eventualities, they have reciprocal arrangements in place with partners that allow them to handle the most specific of requirements.

Range of cranes:

• 6X2 + 6X4 Artic Units fitted with 44-77ton/m cranes
• 6X2 + 6X4 Rigids fitted with 32ton/m - Cranes, Front Rear Mount
• 8X2 Rigids fitted with 60ton/m Crane
• All Rigids can pull 2+3 Axle Drawbar Trailers, increasing their G.V.W. to 44 tons

If you wish to find out more about Galt Transport services or receive a free quotation, get in touch using the contact details below.

· Telephone: 01389 763598

· Email: traffic@galttransport.co.uk

· Fax: 01389 730460

Galt Transport Ltd
Broadmeadow Industrial Estate
Dumbarton
G82 2RB

WEBSITE http://www.galttransport.co.uk