UK & Ireland Road Freight and Transport Services

Full and Part-Load Transport Between Great Britain and Ireland

Montgomery Transport Group provides commercial UK to Ireland road freight and haulage services for businesses moving goods between Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. With daily eastbound and westbound departures, our own extensive fleet and support from an experienced customs team, we help customers move full and part loads efficiently across the Irish Sea.

We have more than 50 years of experience providing transport to Ireland from the UK and return services from Ireland to Great Britain. Our 24/7 operation supports regular contracted movements, one-off consignments and changing seasonal requirements, with 24- and 48-hour transit options available.

Our transport services include:

Whether you need full-load transport from the UK to Northern Ireland, part-load freight to the Republic of Ireland or domestic haulage within these markets, our transport team can recommend the most appropriate service.

Commercial Freight and Cargo We Transport

Our UK and Ireland road freight services support manufacturers, retailers, suppliers and other businesses moving fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), packaged products and industrial cargo.

We regularly transport:

As a fully licensed waste carrier, we can support suitable waste movements. Our team can also provide DGSA advice for hazardous cargo requirements.

From regular stock movements to one-off cargo and freight to Ireland, we plan each journey around the type of goods, load size, collection point and required delivery time. If a consignment requires a different type of logistics service, we can connect the customer with the relevant team elsewhere within Montgomery Transport Group.

Commercial Freight and Cargo We Transport

Our company-operated fleet gives us greater control over vehicle availability and allows us to support regular schedules, changing volumes and peak-season demand.

Montgomery Transport operates from strategically placed depots in Belfast, Dublin and Preston. These locations give our teams access to important road and Irish Sea transport routes serving Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

This connected UK and Irish road freight network supports haulage from England, Scotland and Wales to Ireland, as well as return transport from Ireland to destinations throughout Great Britain.

Each depot is supported by experienced transport planners, drivers and operational teams. Integrated transport, tracking and customs systems allow our departments to share shipment information, coordinate collections and departures and help reduce avoidable delays.

Our network supports businesses looking for an established Northern Ireland haulier, as well as customers arranging regular UK to Ireland haulage and time-sensitive commercial freight.

Fleet capacity for different freight requirements

Our fleet includes different trailer configurations to accommodate a range of cargo dimensions, loading methods and handling requirements. Our transport team will identify the most appropriate equipment after reviewing each consignment.

125 Tractor Units

+

600+ Ambient Trailers including:

Tractor
Units

+ 600 Ambient Trailers including:

2.9m internal height Curtainsiders

3.1m internal height Curtainsiders

2.9m internal
Box Vans

We also have a range of Flat trailers with posts & twistlocks

Capacity for Regular and Peak-Season Freight

Montgomery Transport Group continues to invest in the capacity and reliability of its transport operation. More than £135 million was invested in tractors and trailers during 2024 and 2025, supporting regular freight volumes and additional seasonal requirements.

Our fleet procurement is supported through parent company Ballyvesey Holdings and companies including Midlands Truck & Van and West Pennine Trucks.

This continued investment helps us maintain vehicle availability, plan capacity and provide dependable transport throughout the year. It also gives customers confidence that we can support scheduled movements, additional loads and periods of increased demand.

Accredited and Fully Tracked Road Freight

Compliance, visibility and communication are central to our UK and Ireland haulage operation.

Montgomery Transport Group has been accredited to the DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme since 2018. We also hold Authorised Economic Operator customs simplification status (AEO-C) and ISO 9001 certification, demonstrating our commitment to transport compliance, customs procedures and quality management.

Our in-house customs team includes more than 20 specialists. The team supports import and export customs requirements for freight moving between Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Close coordination between our customs and transport departments helps customers prepare the information required for cross-border movements and reduces the risk of avoidable documentation problems.

Tracking and tracing are available across our tractor units and trailers. Customers can use our secure portal to place bookings, monitor freight movements and download POD documents.

All trucks meet the Euro 6 emissions standard. Our software also provides accurate emissions measurements, helping us monitor performance and work towards lower transport emissions.

Accredited to DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme since 2018

And the only Irish haulier to do so.

Secure portal for bookings, trailer tracking and POD download

Place bookings, track trailers and download proof-of-delivery documents.

Accurate Transport Emissions Reporting

Measure transport emissions using advanced fleet-management software.

Fleet Capacity for Peak Seasonal Demand

125 tractor units and 600+ trailers provide capacity throughout the year.

Request a UK or Ireland Transport Quote

Tell us where your freight needs to be collected, where it is going, the type and size of the load and your required delivery date. Please also include any customs, loading or special-handling requirements.

Our transport team will review the information and recommend the most appropriate full-load or part-load service.

UK and Ireland Road Freight FAQs

What road freight services does Montgomery Transport Group provide?

Montgomery Transport Group provides full-load, part-load, domestic and traction-only transport services. We move commercial freight between Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, as well as providing domestic haulage within these markets.

Yes. We operate daily eastbound and westbound services between Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This supports businesses moving freight in either direction across the Irish Sea.

We provide daily departures between Great Britain and Ireland. Service availability and collection times depend on the origin, destination, load size and type of cargo, so customers should contact our transport team for a specific schedule.

Montgomery offers 24- and 48-hour transit options on its Great Britain and Ireland services. The most appropriate option depends on the collection point, final destination, cargo requirements and departure schedule.

Yes. Our in-house customs team includes more than 20 specialists who assist with import and export requirements for movements between Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Montgomery Transport Group also holds AEO-C status.

Yes. Our tractor units and trailers use tracking and tracing technology. Customers can access shipment information through our secure portal, which also supports online bookings and proof-of-delivery downloads.

A full-load service is appropriate when one customer requires the primary capacity of a trailer. Part-load transport is intended for commercial consignments that do not require the full available trailer capacity. Our team can recommend the appropriate option after reviewing the load.

Related Transport and Logistics Services

If road haulage is only one part of your requirement, Montgomery Transport Group also provides:

Extensive Pallet & LTL Distribution Network throughout the UK & Ireland; operating from multiple depots around the UK and handling in excess of 1,500 consignments per day.

Warehousing in Preston and Belfast, with storage and onward distribution to help keep goods moving across the UK and Ireland.

Worldwide operations of Land, Air and Sea movements operating as a NVOCC allowing Montgomery Transport Group to service every customers entire scope of logistical requirements.

Support with customs documentation and clearance where required for goods moving between Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

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Where to find us

Montgomery Transport
Preston – 502 Green Place, Bamber Bridge, Walton Summit Centre, Preston PR5 8AY
Newtownabbey – 607 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey BT36 4RF

Montgomery Distribution
Preston – Cocker Road, Walton Summit, Preston, PR5 8BP
Ballyearl – Ballyearl Business Park Houstons Corner, Doagh Rd, Newtownabbey BT36 4TP

Montgomery Freight Management 
Newtownabbey
– 607 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey BT36 4RF
Preston – Cocker Road, Walton Summit, Preston, PR5 8BP 

MTG Customs
Newtownabbey
– 607 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey BT36 4RF

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