HTF Transport provides HIAB hire, crane lorry hire, and specialist transport across the North of England and the East Midlands from our depot in Audenshaw, Manchester. Our fleet covers 28 towns and cities spanning the M62, M1 and A1(M) corridors, from Liverpool in the west to Hull in the east and down to Leicester in the south. Use the regional guide below to find your nearest coverage page.
We operate dedicated location coverage across six regions of the North of England and the East Midlands. Every area below is served by the same Audenshaw-based fleet, the same qualified operators, and the same 24 hour availability. Choose your region to find your nearest coverage page.
Our home region. The depot in Audenshaw sits inside the M60, putting every Greater Manchester borough on the doorstep of the fleet.
West of the depot along the M62 and M6, from the Mersey ports and the Cheshire industrial estates up to the Fylde coast.
Across the Pennines on the M62, covering the Leeds and Bradford conurbation and the Calder Valley towns.
Down the M1 and A1(M), from the Sheffield industrial heartland to the logistics hubs around Doncaster.
The southern end of our corridor, serving the three cities and north Derbyshire via the M1.
East along the M62 and A1(M) to York, the Humber ports, and the steel and process industries around Scunthorpe.
In this time we’ve learnt a lot about providing a premium service to each one of our clients, helping to make sure HTF Transport are the first choice for many all over the UK.
Take a look at our range of HIAB’s here. We can provide the right vehicle for almost any job, whatever size.
We provide round the clock service to support clients at any time we are needed, making sure the HIAB hire process is as smooth as possible.
All of our vehicles are ADR compliant, giving you peace of mind when transporting any dangerous or hazardous with us.
Our depot in Audenshaw sits on the eastern edge of Manchester, minutes from the M60 orbital. From there the M62 carries our vehicles west to Liverpool and east across the Pennines to Leeds, Hull, and the Humber ports. The M1 and A1(M) run the network south through Sheffield and the South Yorkshire towns into Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester. That central road position is why one depot can support 28 towns and cities: most of our coverage area is reached directly along three motorway corridors. Wherever your site is, the same fleet, the same qualified operators, and the same 24 hour operation stand behind every job.
Use our interactive vehicle calculator to find the right HIAB specification for your job. Enter your load weight, dimensions, and site requirements, and we’ll recommend the best vehicle from our fleet.
Take a look below at some common questions about where we operate, any questions not answered here feel free to get in touch.
Our fleet is road-going and operates UK-wide from our Audenshaw depot. The 28 towns and cities listed on this page are where we work most regularly, spanning the North West, Yorkshire, and the East Midlands. For projects beyond these areas, call us on 0161 785 9691 and we will confirm availability for your site.
Same-day availability depends on the fleet schedule on the day, so the earlier you call, the more options we have. Areas closest to our Manchester depot, including Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, and West Yorkshire, are usually the simplest to fit in at short notice. Because we run a 24 hour operation, we can also take on urgent work that daytime-only operators cannot.
HTF Transport operates from Audenshaw in east Manchester, close to the M60 orbital motorway. That location gives our vehicles direct access to the M62, M1, and A1(M) corridors that connect the regions we serve. You are welcome to call the depot on 0161 785 9691 to discuss any job.
Yes. The regions listed here reflect where we have dedicated local coverage, not the limit of where we operate. Our HIAB and haulage fleet takes on work across the UK, and we are happy to quote for one-off projects further afield. Get in touch with the details of your site and lift requirements and we will let you know what we can do.
Call 0161 785 9691 or use the contact form and tell us where the job is, what needs lifting or moving, and when you need it done. Quotes are free and without obligation. Pricing reflects the crane capacity required, the duration of the job, and the distance involved, so a full postcode helps us give you an accurate figure the first time.