N.R.KEEDWELL - About Us

Celebrating over 45 years in transport and haulage. Since 1973, we have been caring for our customers by offering reliable and straight forward road haulage solutions.

Based conveniently off Junction 22 of the M5 in Somerset, we have a broad fleet of vehicles ready to complete your job efficiently and on time.

We work in a variety of sectors, meaning that whatever the nature of your job, we are in a position to help you.

Specialising in abnormal loads and boat transport, we can move loads up to 80 ton.

Abnormal Loads and Heavy Haulage

N.R.Keedwell are able to move all manner of abnormal and wide loads. We have a commitment to providing exceptional service to ensure safe and reliable transportation.

Our fleet of haulage vehicles mean that we can cater for all manner of heavy transport projects. Our drivers have decades of experience in the heavy haulage industry, so you can rest assured that your transportation needs are being taken care of by specialists.

Each job is carefully planned and executed, with experience comes the ability to tackle even the most awkward of heavy haulage projects.

With our agile and specialised trailer range we can move loads of all types.

We use a traffic facilities company that assist with route planning services and notifying the relevant authorities of our journey.

Our own escort vehicles are used when required and are in constant communication with the driver of the load throughout the journey. These can be hired separately.

3 Axle Nooteboom - all steer, drop out neck with remote steer - 62T payload

with 7.62M (25ft) bed, minimum 45.75cm (18") running height. 4.57M (15ft) over axles, 2.75M (9ft) wide to 3.35M (11ft) with outriggers. 35.5cm (14") load height.

Easy front drop out for simple front load. Perfect for tight sites, crushers, excavators and has an excavator trough

Single Axle Semi Low

with one piece hydraulic ramp and winch

 

3 Axle King - Semi Low - 35T payload

with ramps to the neck, flip toe rear ramps with side shift

3 Axle Broshius - Ultra Low

with 4m extender, running height of 700mm

Remote All Steer Semi Low Extender - 40T payload

with winch and various sets of ramps used for moving anything from static homes to 30 tonne excavators

 

3 Axle Vessel Trailer

with all steer rear and extending bed

4 Axle Extending Semi Low - 58T payload

with flip toe ramps and ramps to the neck

4 Axle 114T Interchangeable Bed Low Loader

with full width extendable bed, full width bed with outriggers or narrow beam bed without riggers. All steer with remote and excavator trough in axles

 

Boat Transportation

We move all varieties of boat to destinations throughout the UK using our specialised boat trailers.

From fishing boats, yachts and motor cruisers to 6m wide catamarans and 5m wide survey vessels that are transported on custom built trailers, we transport all vessels on safe and secure platforms.

N.R.Keedwell have been involved in the movement of boats for over 40 years and our specialised drivers take care of your boat as if it were their own!

From the moment you call us with your enquiry, we manage the whole process for you from route planning, movement orders and any relevant authority permissions. We liaise with the boatyards or marinas for collection, deliveries and lifting and Traffic Facility, Highways Agency or Police for abnormal loads.

We have fully compliant pilot vehicles escorting larger boats safely to their destination as and when required.

Fabrication and Adaptation

We also have in house fabrication team that can adapt trailers for your boat movement. We can fabricate beams for wide catamarans.

Light Division 7.5T and 3.5T

Whatever the size and type of shipment you have, small or large, we have the vehicles and expertise to manage and deliver efficiently and cost effectively, on time, every time, on your behalf.

Our fleet consists of:

3.5T Ivecos

with 15ft flat bodies fitted with sleeper cabs and able to tow trailers.

7.5T Mercedes Benz Atego - 2.5T payload

with 24ft flat body, sleeper cab and capable of towing a trailer.

7.5T Mercedes Benz Atego Sleeper
with 1.8T Hiab Lift

has a 15ft body and capable of towing a trailer.

Our light trailers:

2 x 18ft Tri Axle with 2.5T payload

2 x 26ft Tri Axle with 2.25T payload

1 x 20ft Tri Axle with 2.5T payload

HIAB and other services

Our HIAB specialists are experts in lifting, placement and transporting goods to and from any UK destination. We offer general HIAB services using rigid and flat bed vehicles.

The drivers are competent lifting operators and will assess the situation on site at the time of arrival for any risks or alternative measures required and they will communicate the proposed strategy to the site manager or appointed person.

There are 2 HIAB hire operations at N.R.Keedwell which include a 7.5T and 44T increasing to STOG02 60T.

We can also provide the following services:

Transit Van

We are able to react quickly to the demands of the customer, offering the most effective solutions for smaller loads.

Forklift

Our forklift can be transported to a location of your choice and our experienced operator can move items up to 8T.

Escort Vehicles

The planning, preparation and detailed knowledge is essential for successful transit of large and abnormal loads. The team at N.R.Keedwell will ensure all the required Police notifications and local authority permits are in place as part of our first class pilot van and escort vehicle service.

Safety on the roads is uppermost in our minds when we prepare, plan and supply a pilot van for your abnormal load transit.

We can also supply 'escort only' if required.

Our Location

Our Gallery as a Slideshow

N.R.KEEDWELL - since 1973

Here is a selection of images from through the past four decades of moving abnormal, large, heavy, awkward and at times amazing loads.

We are proud to be a family business based in Somerset, that really look after each project with care and attention to detail you would expect from such an experienced abnormal load and heavy haulage business.

Our clients trust in us to deliver their loads correctly.

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01278 792782

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