Nottingham anchors one of the largest commercial centres in the East Midlands, home to global headquarters including Boots, Experian, Capital One, and Speedo, and reached directly from M1 junctions 25 and 26. HTF Transport provides professional HIAB hire across the city and the wider NG postcode area as part of our dedicated UK-wide service.
We cover Nottingham city centre, West Bridgford, Beeston, Wollaton, Bulwell, Bilborough, Hyson Green, Sneinton, Carlton, Mapperley, Arnold, plus the wider commuter belt out to Long Eaton, Hucknall, and Eastwood, taking in every postcode from NG1 through to NG16. Beyond HIAB crane hire, HTF Transport provides a full range of transport and logistics services across Nottingham. A single city-centre delivery and a rolling programme across a regeneration scheme make different demands, and our fleet and our people handle both.
HTF Transport is a family run haulage and lifting company working from a depot in Audenshaw, east Manchester. We have been moving and lifting loads for customers since 1989, and today run a modern fleet of HIAB crane lorries, tractor units, ramp equipped vehicles and 4×4 LCVs.
Every lift is carried out by our own trained operators rather than subcontracted out, so the person on the crane is the person we are accountable for. The fleet holds FORS Silver accreditation, all vehicles are ADR compliant for hazardous loads, and every unit is TomTom tracked so we can give you accurate progress on your delivery. We work around the clock, including nights and weekends, for jobs that need road closures or out of hours access.
Materials, cabins, plant and equipment delivered and placed exactly where the site needs them.
Bricks, blocks, timber and packs lifted over hoardings and set down in position.
Site cabins and welfare units collected, delivered and lifted onto their bases.
Industrial machines collected, moved and positioned by trained crane operators.
Diggers, dumpers and site equipment moved between compounds and sites.
Beams, columns and fabricated steel delivered and set down at the workface.
Pallets set down where a forklift cannot reach, from single pallets to full loads.
Wide, long and heavy loads moved under the right notifications, crane included.
Take a look below at some FAQs regarding HIAB Hire, any questions not answered here feel free to get in touch.
We cover the whole of Nottingham and the surrounding Greater Nottingham area for HIAB hire, including the city centre, West Bridgford, Beeston, Wollaton, Bulwell, Bilborough, Hyson Green, Sneinton, Carlton, Mapperley, Arnold, and out to Long Eaton, Hucknall, and Eastwood. We serve all NG postcodes from NG1 through to NG16.
The main variables are crane capacity, job duration, and site access. Nottingham is covered by our planned East Midlands routes via the M1, so scheduled work can be priced accordingly, and day-rate, multi-day, and contract options are available for longer projects. Every job starts with a transparent, no-obligation quote, so call us on 0161 785 9691 to discuss yours.
Nottingham falls within our planned East Midlands coverage via the M1. For urgent jobs we offer same-day availability subject to fleet availability; for planned projects, scheduled bookings secure the right vehicle and your preferred slot. For 24-hour emergency requirements we can mobilise from our Audenshaw depot.
Yes. Nottingham’s city centre is being rebuilt at scale. The Broadmarsh redevelopment is a £2 billion masterplan with the new bus station already operating and mixed-use blocks under delivery. Island Quarter is a 36-acre mixed-use scheme between the city centre and the canal. We provide HIAB crane services for delivering steel, precast concrete, cladding panels, and modular elements to these and other active sites. Our CPCS and CSCS qualified operators meet major contractor safety requirements.
Yes. The Boots Enterprise Zone in Beeston forms part of Nottingham’s 286-acre enterprise zone, spread over four sites, with advanced manufacturing and life sciences development centred on the historic 279-acre Boots campus. We provide HIAB crane hire for delivering and installing process equipment, modular labs, steelwork, and other heavy plant. The site’s M1 J25 proximity means jobs can be routed in and out efficiently as part of our planned East Midlands service.
Yes. Nottingham has no charging Clean Air Zone; the city manages traffic through its Workplace Parking Levy, which applies to employer parking spaces rather than visiting vehicles, alongside extensive pedestrianised areas around Old Market Square, Bridlesmith Gate, and the Lace Market. Our operators are familiar with the city centre layout and plan deliveries outside restricted hours where possible, or coordinate with site managers for permitted access windows. Our fleet meets Euro VI emissions standards.
Yes. The East Midlands carries a heavy share of UK distribution, with East Midlands Airport, the M1, A50, and A52 forming a major freight nexus. We provide HIAB hire across the wider Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire commercial corridor, supporting warehouse fit-outs, machinery installations, and inter-depot container movements. Our HIAB-equipped tractor units and rigids are ideal for the longer trunk routes serving this distribution-heavy region.
We provide operated HIAB crane hire across Nottingham and the surrounding towns, working from our depot in Audenshaw. Full coverage detail is in the section above, and our nearest location pages are linked below.
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