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A Haulage Legacy<\/h2>\n

Although Ardens Haulage Limited is no longer part of our farming business, we wanted to preserve this page as a tribute to what was achieved during more than 30 years in the haulage industry.<\/p>\n

From humble beginnings with a single wagon in 1990, the business grew into a respected bulk haulage operation serving the agricultural and industrial sectors across the North West and beyond.<\/p>\n

How It All Began<\/h2>\n

The business started with one wagon transporting produce from our own farm. At the time, we operated under a Farmers Goods Licence. When this licence was withdrawn, we invested in a commercial operator’s licence and the additional insurance required, helping to offset those costs by transporting produce for neighbouring farms.<\/p>\n

Growing the Business<\/h2>\n

Over the following decades, Ardens Haulage grew from that single vehicle into a fleet of 11 wagons, supported by 14 dedicated subcontractors and became it’s own limited company. We provided reliable bulk haulage services for customers across the region.<\/p>\n

Much of our work involved transporting agricultural commodities into Liverpool and Manchester, before returning with raw materials from processors, docks to local mills and feed manufacturers. We also hauled aggregates between quarries and concrete plants to help get us back into the places we needed to be. This efficient backloading approach helped maximise vehicle utilisation while providing a dependable service to customers.<\/p>\n

The People Behind the Success<\/h2>\n

No haulage business succeeds without great people, and Ardens Haulage was no exception. Over the years, we were fortunate to work alongside a fantastic team of drivers, subcontractors, office staff, and mechanics whose professionalism, loyalty and work ethic helped grow the business from a single wagon into a well-respected haulage operation.<\/p>\n

We were also privileged to build long-standing relationships with many customers, suppliers and industry partners. Their trust, support and collaboration played a significant role in our success and helped create a business that served the agricultural and industrial sectors for as long as we did.<\/p>\n

We remain incredibly grateful for the contribution each of them made and are proud of what we achieved together.<\/p>\n

The End of an Era<\/h2>\n

In 2025, Ardens Haulage Limited was sold and ceased to be operated by the Arden family. Although the company remained based at Tile Farm, it sadly closed in March 2026, bringing an end to a business that had served the agricultural and industrial sectors for over three decades.<\/p>\n

Haulage Support Today<\/h2>\n

While we no longer operate our own fleet, we continue to maintain strong relationships with a number of trusted and experienced hauliers. As an accredited TASCC Haulage Broker (YY3813), we are pleased to assist customers with their bulk tipper haulage requirements, particularly for products moving into or out of our storage facilities.<\/p>\n

To discuss your haulage requirements, please contact our office on 01244 300321 (Option 1)<\/strong>. We would be delighted to help.<\/p>\n

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