Family-owned and operated since 1947, Galt Transport brings nearly 80 years of experience delivering reliable transport and logistics solutions across Scotland and beyond.
Operating from four strategically located centres across Central Scotland, we manage a modern mixed fleet of more than 50 trucks and 100 trailers. Our capabilities include a wide range of Hiab crane services, groupage, full-load transport, spot hire, container handling, contract hire, and extensive storage facilities.
As one of Scotland’s leading Hiab hire and haulage specialists, Galt Transport has the expertise, equipment, and flexibility to handle everything from part loads and express deliveries to complex long-distance transport projects. Whatever the scale or challenge, we are committed to delivering dependable solutions tailored to our customers’ needs.
Our Services
• General & heavy haulage
• Hiab hire (vehicle mounted cranes)
• Selection of trailers including power steered and extendible flat beds, curtain siders and low loaders
• All vehicles with air suspension and twist locks
• Hammar container lift
• Container stuffing & de-stuffing
• Project management
• Contract hire
• Return loads
• Escort vehicles
• Truck-mounted forklift
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A short history
Galt Transport was founded by Daniel T. Galt in 1947. Using four vehicles holding two A and two B licences, together with a horse and cart for local deliveries, Daniel’s small fleet provided a direct next day service from Glasgow’s quaysides to Dumbarton, Alexandria and Balloch.
Twenty years later his son Allan joined the company after completing his apprenticeship at Albion Motors, Glasgow. Over the next 40 years, Allan grew the business along with wife Rena to include four depots, 50 drivers, 10 office staff, in house workshop, driver training school and storage facilities. Servicing a diverse customer base the business grew to include a large fleet, including a wide variety of hiabs, specialist trailers and container handling equipment.
Their son Andrew joined the company in 2004. Starting behind the wheel, Andrew spent time driving for the company and gaining his HGV class 1 and crane certificates. After moving into the office and spending time on the busy traffic desk, Andrew now looks after company operations on a day to day basis.
Allan and Rena’s daughter Linda joined the company in 2015 and looks after Business Development.
Growth at Galt Transport has always been founded on our willingness to diversify and provide innovative transport solutions for our customers. Our straight forward and honest approach means everyone from our reliable and skilled drivers to our efficient planning team are always happy to help with advice, fleet information and quotes.