Abnormal Loads
Our abnormal loads service is designed to cater for the transportation of goods that are oversized, overweight or otherwise requiring specialist handling. Our vehicles can comfortably carry any goods that will fit on a road, up to 50 tonnes.
With over 30 years of experience in transporting large indivisible goods such as heavy machinery, we have built up a wealth of knowledge that helps businesses like yours daily. As part of our service with special and abnormal haulage, we provide full planning and route surveying for loads, working in conjunction with the special conditions and requirements of the police, bridge masters, and highway agencies to ensure the smoothest service for our customers.
Any business requiring transporting abnormal loads will be aware of the many rules and regulations around transporting these goods. But working with Joda will take this load off your shoulders. Our in-house experts organise the route and logistics for you, keeping you fully up to date with the process we follow if this is your preference.
We are experienced in providing routes for every load with various methods of route planning to best suit your load. Our team, if required, will do a full specialist route survey, involving pictures and the measurement of obstacles to prepare our drivers for the route. We also consider all options to make your logistics happen, including even removing street furniture.
For more information on this service, take a look at our frequently asked questions below.
Frequently Asked Questions on Abnormal Loads
In short, if your goods will fit on the road, our team can carry it. We are STGO Cat 1 which allows us to move up to 50 tonnes. If you are unsure whether we can carry your goods, get in touch here.
We can carry any large indivisible goods that are oversized, overweight or otherwise require specialist handling.
There are lots of rules and regulations around moving large/heavy loads, our in-house experts will organise all of this and make sure you are aware of what process we follow.
Depending on the load, we have different route planning methods; some can be done using Google Maps. However, where the movement is complicated, our specialist will do a route survey involving travelling the route, taking pictures, and measuring potential obstacles. On occasion, street furniture can be taken out
There are different rules governing if an escort is needed, and if it has to be a police escort, our team will advise. The Police will charge depending on the distance movement and the number of officers provided. Our team are transparent about any costs for this extra service up front and will organise all involved logistics for you.
Our team will manage the entire process. You are welcome to be as involved in the process as you would like, however, it is not required.
Contact Us
Our Testimonials
“The JODA Team reassured me that our delivery was no problem for them to handle. They were kind enough to liaise with my contacts at the collection point in Chorley, and dealt with everything on my behalf.
On the day of collection, the team kept me updated on the progress of the delivery all the way.
When they arrived at our site, the driver was great. We asked if it was possible to get the vessels inside our warehouse door, and he really went out of his way to ensure everything was perfect for us.
Safe to say, the whole experience for me was seamless. I deal with hauliers and freight forwarders every day in my job and its nice to be able to say that this whole job was so smooth and painless!”
Carlie Pickard. Procurement Manager. Topdental
“The range of JODA’s offering is one of the key reasons we continue to partner with them. We use them for our palletised spare sales, through to some of our largest Boilers and Containerised Boiler house solutions which require abnormal load notifications, and specialist equipment. Also, when the site cannot take delivery according to the original manufacturing schedule, they can accommodate us with Warehousing and offsite storage solutions so we can keep our planned workflow through the factory. Above all they continue to be competitive in a volatile market, and we look forward to a continued relationship with them in the future.”
Matt, Business Support Engineer, Byworth Boilers
“JODA freight’s dedication to support our business needs is one of many reasons, they’re a trusted partner for NG Bailey.
Having a dedicated support team on hand when we need it, has meant we have built a strong and trusted working relationship. This was proven during the COVID-19 pandemic when we were supporting with delivery of the Nightingale Hospitals across the UK. At short notice JODA were able to provide a service which enabled us to deliver critical infrastructure to these hospitals.
Over the years JODA have provided services ranging from delivery to storage solutions, advice on abnormal loads and informed on delivery to meet our product/site requirements. We look forward to building on the relationship with JODA for years to come”
NG Bailey
“Over the course of five years, 3T Logistics & Technology Group and Joda Freight have established a robust and trustworthy partnership. What began as a single account has now evolved into a multi-account solution, thanks to Joda Freight’s dedication and hard work. Through 3T’s support and recommendations, Joda Freight has experienced growth and now collaborates not only with 3T’s Planning teams but also with their external customer bases, leveraging the visibility provided by 3T Event portal to offer shippers top-notch service.
Mark Singleton and his team have been an absolute pleasure to work with, consistently delivering outstanding service. Based on our experience, we strongly recommend their services”
Mark Wesley, Network Support Manager, 3T Logistic & Technology Group
“Joda offers professionalism and high-quality service to provide delivery and storage solutions. A dedicated, reliable, and innovative company”
Samantha Lawler, Procurement Refrigeration Consultant. Lidl UK
“The most recent experience with Joda Freight was the delivery of some Full Glass Door Liebherr freezers on a busy London street into a retailer’s premises.
The delivery was particularly challenging due to the Central London location and the size and weight of the freezers.
The lorry driver / Moffett driver arrived on time and was particularly skillful in undertaking this time critical and delicate maneuver.
He was customer friendly and ensured that all went well with our large international food retail customer.”
Stephen Ongley, National Sales Manager. Liebherr – Great Britain Ltd
“Joda have been entirely professional from start to finish.
I was looking for an urgent delivery with Moffett and called Joda having been unsuccessful with other hauliers.
They could accommodate my requirements and took over the whole process in such a professional manner.
Shauna has made the whole customer journey extremely easy and kept me updated right up until delivery.
I fully recommend Joda.”
Katie Spence, Customer Coordinator. BBS Brick & Stone Ltd
Our Services
Warehousing
Our warehousing provides your business with the storage facility it deserves. Our high-specification warehousing facilities located in the North of England positioning us perfectly to service our clients.
Global Services
Our extensive network of agents worldwide, is always available to provide services tailored to the needs of your business. Our services include air freight, sea freight and customs management.