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March 26, 2025

A Whale of a Delivery!

March 26, 2025/ Galt Transport
A Whale of a Delivery!

We had a whale of a time in Edinburgh recently delivering a sculpture to a new park within an iconic structure.

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March 26, 2025/ Galt Transport/
February 22, 2024

New Arrivals

February 22, 2024/ Galt Transport
New Arrivals

We recently welcomed eight new additions to our fleet including two new lorry mounted cranes from manufacturer Hiab.

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February 22, 2024/ Galt Transport/
December 05, 2023

Galt's Panda Express

December 05, 2023/ Galt Transport
Galt's Panda Express

We recently completed the first leg in the journey the UK’s only giant pandas made back to China.

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December 05, 2023/ Galt Transport/
May 25, 2023

Jargon Buster

May 25, 2023/ Galt Transport
Jargon Buster

Do you know your artic from your ADR?  Your semi-low from your STGO?  Check out our jargon buster and you’ll be talking like a trucker in no time!

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May 25, 2023/ Galt Transport/
April 27, 2021

FORS Silver Success

April 27, 2021/ Galt Transport
FORS Silver Success

We have achieved FORS Silver for the 3rd year! The transport industry’s go-to accreditation scheme ensures we meet safety, efficiency and environmental standards.

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April 27, 2021/ Galt Transport/
March 05, 2020

MV The Second Snark

March 05, 2020/ Galt Transport
MV The Second Snark

We recently moved the MV Second Snark, a historic vessel with a rich local history. The Second Snark Preservation Society now plans to return the vessel to operational condition.

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March 05, 2020/ Galt Transport/
August 27, 2019

FAQs→

August 27, 2019/ Galt Transport
FAQs

FAQs, street smarts, know-how. Call it what you want, we just hope that it helps. We’ve pulled together everything we think you’ll need to know about arranging transport, lifting services and distribution in one place. If you’ve got any other burning questions let us know!

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May 17, 2019

Focus on.....Storage and Distribution

May 17, 2019/ Galt Transport
Focus on.....Storage and Distribution

The right warehousing service can bring significant savings on rent, staff, utility and distribution costs.  That’s why we’ve developed a number of storage options across our main sites to meet our customer’s needs.

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May 17, 2019/ Galt Transport/
June 21, 2018

Constructionline

June 21, 2018/ Galt Transport
Constructionline

Galt Transport have recently become a certified member of Constructionline, the UK’s largest procurement and supply chain management service for the construction industry.

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May 10, 2018

Time for a tea break?

May 10, 2018/ Galt Transport
Time for a tea break?

‘Can you lift a giant teapot over a building?’ came the call….fast forward to this week and we found ourselves working at Jupiter Artland doing just that!

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May 10, 2018/ Galt Transport/
May 02, 2018

Focus on....Fly-Jib

May 02, 2018/ Galt Transport
Focus on....Fly-Jib

One year on from the arrival of our longest reaching cranes, we take a look at some of the jobs they’ve been involved in.

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May 02, 2018/ Galt Transport/
January 18, 2018

Galt adds two new Scanias to fleet

January 18, 2018/ Galt Transport
Galt adds two new Scanias to fleet

Galt Transport have added two new Scania S-series trucks to their fleet, the largest in the Scania range.  The new additions are part of the firm's ongoing commitment to fleet renewal and investment.

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January 18, 2018/ Galt Transport/
November 15, 2017

ScottishPower Customer Service Award

November 15, 2017/ Galt Transport
ScottishPower Customer Service Award

ScottishPower has recognised Galt Transport as a provider of excellent Customer Service as part of their annual supplier awards.

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November 15, 2017/ Galt Transport/
October 18, 2017

70th Anniversary Family Fun Day

October 18, 2017/ Galt Transport
70th Anniversary Family Fun Day

We had a brilliant time at our family fun day to celebrate our 70th anniversary. It was a great opportunity to thank all staff for their hard work, invite everyone’s family along and mark our impressive milestone. 

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October 18, 2017/ Galt Transport/
July 10, 2017

Galt Transport deliver Loch Lomond's newest addition

July 10, 2017/ Galt Transport
Galt Transport deliver Loch Lomond's newest addition

Galt Transport has completed the final leg of the journey for Loch Lomond’s newest passenger cruise boat, the MV Lomond Monarch.  The last part of the epic journey involved overland transportation from Dumbarton to Balloch before being craned onto Loch Lomond.

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July 10, 2017/ Galt Transport/
May 26, 2017

Platinum partnership sets Waverley on her way

May 26, 2017/ Galt Transport
Platinum partnership sets Waverley on her way

Galt Transport was on hand this week to help Glasgow’s famous paddle steamer Waverley with final preparations ahead of her first sailings of the season.

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May 26, 2017/ Galt Transport/
May 03, 2017

Fly-jib fit for the job

May 03, 2017/ Galt Transport
Fly-jib fit for the job

There was only one truck for the job when a recent customer request came in.  Our customer, Archibald McAulay & Son needed three steel beams lifted through a small window opening at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in the centre of Glasgow.

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May 03, 2017/ Galt Transport/
March 30, 2017

Have you spotted our 70th anniversary truck?

March 30, 2017/ Galt Transport
Have you spotted our 70th anniversary truck?

To celebrate 70 years in business, Dumbarton-based haulier Galt Transport has created a specially designed anniversary truck to mark the occasion.

If you spot it out and about be sure to share it on Facebook or Twitter with #Galt70

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March 30, 2017/ Galt Transport/
February 27, 2017

Our longest reach cranes have arrived

February 27, 2017/ Galt Transport
Our longest reach cranes have arrived

Galt Transport has acquired four new Scania R-series trucks, two of which feature the firm’s longest reaching lorry mounted cranes.  The new additions will include two artic R490 and two rigid R450 units, all equipped with Palfinger cranes.

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February 27, 2017/ Galt Transport/
January 23, 2017

Celebrating 70 years on the road

January 23, 2017/ Galt Transport
Celebrating 70 years on the road

Galt Transport are celebrating their 70th anniversary with lots of exciting plans in place to mark the occasion.  From new fleet additions to staff celebrations, 2017 is shaping up to be an exciting year!

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January 23, 2017/ Galt Transport/
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