Latest News
Here you'll find the latest news from Collett, from heavy haulage and heavy lift projects, news from the marine & consulting teams and stories to shout about.
New Weighbridge Installed
In response to the new SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) regulations, which came into force in July 2016, we’ve invested in a new weighbridge at our Head Office in Halifax.
Central London with 87Te
It’s been a busy weekend for the Collett team as we hit the road and headed to the Capital with 87 Tonnes of steel plate girder from specialist structural steel fabricators, William Hare.
ESTA's SPMT Best Practice Guide
The guidelines will help address the problem of trailers tipping over, which has happened even though the operating rules and stability calculations have been precisely followed.
UK’s Largest Onshore Turbine Blades, Delivered!
Some would shy away from the challenge of transporting three 145m wind turbines featuring 58.7m blades, we say bring it on as we tackle the roads of South Lanarkshire!
Partnership with Leeds Beckett University
Collett & Sons partners up with Leeds Beckett University Knowledge Transfer Partnership Programme (KTP) to net business and drive high profile engagement.
Collett Highly Commended at the Heavies
We had a fantastic night at the 2016 Heavies Awards and we're delighted to be highly commended for the the Job of the Year (BE16/VR1)!
Super Additions to the Collett Fleet
It’s no secret that wind turbines are getting bigger, as the industry continues to evolve transport & logistics companies must in turn adapt to facilitate these needs.
Expansion of our Grangemouth Depot
We've expanded our portside Grangemouth Scottish depot increasing our total area of operation to 6 acres ideal for the handling of project cargo.
Business Award for the Collett Team!
The Collett & Sons team return home victorious after being named as the Large Business of the Year at the 2016 Goole and Howdenshire Business Awards!
Bridging the Gap for the Hoobrook Link Road
The Collett Team have been helping to deliver phase 2 of the Hoobrook Link Road Development which will connect the A451 Stourport Road through to the A442 Worcester Road.
New Heavy Lift Lightweight Skidding System
We’ve added a new, lightweight, 200Te capacity jacking and skidding system to our collection, ideal for relocating industrial machinery and components in confined spaces.
Supporting Yorkshire Children's Trust
We are proud to support Yorkshire Children's Trust, set up by parents who have children suffering with cancer in the hope of helping other families in similar difficult circumstances.
600 Tonnes from Portugal to Derby
Collett have completed the delivery of 18 loads, with a combined total weight of 600 Tonnes, for the development of the Sinfin Waste Treatment Plant in Derby.
