UK & European Courier Transport |
Secure Transportation Ltd (Formerly known as Andrew Pedley Partnership) was initially set up over 27 years ago to provide a same day express courier service for a diverse range of clients and industries.
Whilst the business has steadily evolved over this period to provide a range of other bespoke services tailored to suit our clients exact needs, we still criss cross the UK & Europe at a moment's notice ensuring our clients' precious goods reach their destination exactly when they want them to. Often referred to in the industry as "a special" and ideally suited for when an overnight pallet or parcel service is quite simply not good enough. Secure Transportatin Ltd are an ISO 9001:2015 accredited company and hold a Standard International Goods Vehicle Operator Licence. |
UK Same Day Courier
Secure Transportation provide same day courier time critical services using our own plain un-sign written company vehicles and drivers. We operate a fleet of vans up to 3.5t GVW (gross vehicle weight) with payloads ranging from 900 to 1300 kg and also HGV (heavy goods vehcile) lorries of 12t and 18t GVW with payloads varying from 4000 to 7000 kg. Our fleet includes several "Luton" tail lifts with fully adjustable air ride suspension. Other vehicles are equipped with ramps and have the option of one of our mobile fork trucks. We can also supply HGV's of 26t & 44t articulated lorries through an approved partner service.
European Transport & Logistics
Secure Transportation Ltd hold a Standard International Goods Vehicle Operator Licence and can provide a courier delivery and collection service to all European countries including full customs clearance and documentation using our own in house customs agent.
We can additionally provide clients with highly specialised logistics support on a project basis anywhere in Europe within 24 - 48 hours after the word go.
We can additionally provide clients with highly specialised logistics support on a project basis anywhere in Europe within 24 - 48 hours after the word go.
What the Law Says
As of the 21st May 2022 it is a legal requirement for all transport companies and couriers who need to to use vans, car and trailers over 2.5 tonnes, to transport goods for hire or reward in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, to have a standard international goods vehicle operator licence.
The rules apply to you if you use:
You do not need a goods vehicle operator licence if any of these apply:
The rules apply to you if you use:
- vans with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) over 2,500kg (2.5 tonnes) and up to and including 3,500kg (3.5 tonnes)
- vans towing a trailer with a gross train weight (GTW) over 2.5 tonnes and up to and including 3.5 tonnes
- cars towing a trailer with a GTW over 2.5 tonnes and up to and including 3.5 tonnes
You do not need a goods vehicle operator licence if any of these apply:
- you only use your vehicles in the UK
- you are transporting goods not for ‘hire or reward’
Why Choose Secure Transportation Ltd ?
- Over 27 years of extensive local knowledge, European wide.
- Transport, warehousing and a whole range of white glove services including installations.
- Our own fleet of un-sign written secure courier vehicles including tail lifts for direct dedicated deliveries & collections.
- Live vehicle tracking available to your desktop or mobile phone for the duration of the journey.
- Direct contact with the driver via mobile phone.
- Warehouse & office locations at London Heathrow & Farnborough Airports.
- Fully insured up to £0.5m subject to approval and additional premium.