# HIAB Transport > HIAB transport, HIAB crane hire and specialist haulage company based in Miles Platting, Manchester (M40 8JD), serving the whole of the UK including England, Scotland and Wales. Independent specialists since 2000 with CPCS-certified operators, a FORS Bronze accredited Euro VI Clean Air Zone compliant fleet (HIAB 558 to 858, Low Loaders, Extendable Trailers and Moffett forklifts) and a 7.5-acre storage and distribution facility. Phone: 0330 107 9400. Email: info@hiabtransport.co.uk. ## Main pages - [Home](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/): HIAB transport and crane lorry hire across the UK — CPCS-certified operators, HIAB 558 to 858, Low Loaders and specialist vehicles. - [About](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/about): Independent UK HIAB crane hire specialists since 2000, operating from a 7.5-acre Manchester base. - [Services](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/services): Full range of HIAB services — crane hire, long reach HIAB, plant haulage, container transport, wide loads and events logistics. - [Fleet](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/fleet): HIAB crane trucks 558, 622, 658, 855, 858, plus Low Loaders, Extendable Trailers and Moffett forklifts. - [Accreditations](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/accreditations): FORS Bronze, Logistics UK, ALLMI and CPCS certification; genuine Hiab equipment only. - [Clean Air Zone](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/clean-air-zone): Fully Clean Air Zone compliant Euro VI fleet, ULEZ ready with access to all UK charging zones. - [HIAB Hire Cost Guide](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/hiab-hire-cost): What affects the price of HIAB hire — distance, model, complexity, duration and access. - [Gallery](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/gallery): Photos of real HIAB crane hire and transport jobs across the UK. - [Areas Covered](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/areas): HIAB hire across Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire and all North West postcodes, with UK national coverage. - [Contact](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/contact): Get a fast free quote — call 0330 107 9400 or use the online enquiry form. - [Request a Quote](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/quote): Free, no-obligation HIAB transport quote online with nationwide UK coverage. ## Services - [HIAB Crane Hire](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/hiab-crane-hire): Professional HIAB crane hire with CPCS-certified operators, models 558–858, same-day mobilisation available. - [Long Reach HIAB Hire](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/long-reach-hiab): Rooftop placements, over-obstacle lifts and restricted access sites using the HIAB 858 maximum reach. - [Plant & Machinery Haulage](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/plant-machinery-haulage): Transport of compressors, generators, excavators and industrial equipment on flatbed and lowloader. - [Portable Cabin & Container Transport](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/container-cabin-transport): Delivery and precision placement of portable cabins, welfare units and containers, including tight access sites. - [Wide & Abnormal Load Haulage](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/abnormal-loads): Specialist abnormal load haulage with permits, route surveys and escort vehicles. - [Events Logistics](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/events-logistics): HIAB crane hire for festivals, concerts, sporting events and exhibitions across the UK. - [Storage & Distribution](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/storage-distribution): Secure storage and managed UK distribution at the 7.5-acre Miles Platting facility. ## Areas served - [HIAB Hire Manchester](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/hiab-hire-manchester) - [HIAB Hire Lancashire](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/hiab-hire-lancashire) - [HIAB Hire Merseyside](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/hiab-hire-merseyside) - [HIAB Hire Cheshire](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/hiab-hire-cheshire) - [HIAB Hire Warrington](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/hiab-hire-warrington) - [HIAB Hire Bolton](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/hiab-hire-bolton) - [HIAB Hire Trafford](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/hiab-hire-trafford) - [HIAB Hire Salford](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/hiab-hire-salford) - [HIAB Hire Stockport](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/hiab-hire-stockport) - [HIAB Hire Oldham](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/hiab-hire-oldham) - [HIAB Hire Wigan](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/hiab-hire-wigan) - [HIAB Hire Blackburn](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/hiab-hire-blackburn) - [HIAB Hire Preston](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/hiab-hire-preston) - [HIAB Hire Lancaster](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/hiab-hire-lancaster) - [HIAB Hire Bradford](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/hiab-hire-bradford) - [HIAB Hire Newcastle](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/hiab-hire-newcastle) ## Latest articles - [Same-Day HIAB Hire: Is It Possible?](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/blog/same-day-hiab-hire): When a site needs a HIAB urgently, the question is always the same: can you come today? Here is an honest guide to same-day HIAB hire availability. - [What is a Lorry Loader? HIAB Crane Terminology Explained](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/blog/what-is-a-lorry-loader): Lorry loader, HIAB, truck-mounted crane — there are several terms used to describe the same type of equipment. Here is the terminology explained. - [Abnormal Load Haulage: A Complete Guide to Permits and Route Planning](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/blog/abnormal-load-haulage-guide): What makes a load abnormal? What permits are required? Do you need an escort? Here is a complete guide to wide and abnormal load haulage in the UK. - [HIAB for Residential Deliveries: What Homeowners Need to Know](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/blog/hiab-for-residential-deliveries): We often hear from homeowners who have no idea that HIAB hire is available for private individuals. Here is what you can use a HIAB for at home. - [Plant & Machinery Transport: A Guide for Construction Firms](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/blog/plant-machinery-transport-guide): From compressors and generators to excavators and access platforms — here is a practical guide to plant and machinery transport by HIAB for construction firms. - [Clean Air Zones UK 2026: What Hauliers Need to Know](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/blog/clean-air-zone-guide-hauliers-2026): UK Clean Air Zones are now a permanent feature of the haulage landscape. Here is what hauliers need to know to avoid daily charges in 2026. - [Container Transport UK: A Complete Guide](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/blog/container-transport-guide): Whether you need a shipping container, storage unit or specialist box delivered and placed, HIAB transport is the standard method. Here is a complete guide. - [HIAB for Hot Tub Delivery: What You Need to Know](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/blog/hiab-for-hot-tub-delivery): A large hot tub into a garden that cannot be reached by hand is one of the most common private residential HIAB jobs. Here is how it works. - [How to Choose a HIAB Hire Company: 7 Things to Check](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/blog/how-to-choose-a-hiab-hire-company): Not all HIAB hire companies are equal. Before you book, here are the seven things you should always check to hire safely and professionally. - [HIAB Hire for Events: What Festival Organisers Need to Know](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/blog/hiab-hire-for-events): HIAB cranes are essential infrastructure at major UK festivals. Here is what event organisers need to know about booking HIAB hire for events. - [Welfare Unit Delivery: What You Need to Know](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/blog/welfare-unit-delivery): Welfare units are a staple of UK construction sites. Getting one on site requires careful planning — here is a practical guide to welfare unit delivery by HIAB. - [Long Reach HIAB: What Can It Do?](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/blog/long-reach-hiab-what-can-it-do): Not every site allows a HIAB to park directly at the lift point. A long reach HIAB solves that — here is how it works and when you need one. ## Optional - [Blog](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/blog): Guides and articles on HIAB hire, lifting and haulage. - [Full site content for LLMs](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/llms-full.txt): Complete text of every page and every published article. - [HTML Sitemap](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/sitemap-html): Full list of pages. - [XML Sitemap](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable sitemap. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/privacy-policy) - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.hiabtransport.co.uk/terms)