What Dyce Carriers does

Dyce Carriers Limited is a privately held, family-owned UK haulage and logistics company founded in 1973 by the Moir family and operating under the leadership of Managing Director Jason Moir. Headquartered in Aberdeen with three additional UK bases (Dalgety Bay, Grangemouth, and Poole) and a forthcoming London Gateway facility, the company runs a fleet of over 100 specialist vehicles averaging under five years of age, including self-load HIAB trucks with 14-ton crane capacity, category 2 special type vehicles handling up to 80 tonnes GVW, low-loaders, step-frames, and reachstackers capable of 40-tonne lifts.

The company provides a broad logistics portfolio built on three pillars: freight transportation (ad hoc haulage, full truck loads, groupage, heavy haulage, hot shots, and self-load vehicles), port/container handling and LLS operations centred on the Grangemouth depot inside Scotland's largest container terminal, and supplementary services (cargo storage, devanning, loading/lashing, rock salt supply, an HGV training information resource, and an online insurance checker tool). Operational technology is limited to the eDriver mobile app for driver task assignment, GPS route optimisation, and proof-of-delivery capture, alongside in-house maintenance facilities at Aberdeen and Poole. The company is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and CQMS standards, is an RHA member, and holds the only 5 Star ECO Stars Fleet Recognition in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Dyce's business model is sales-led and transaction-based, with quote-driven pricing for tailored logistics services delivered through owned fleet and depots. Customers are primarily enterprise B2B clients across oil and gas, construction and manufacturing, port and terminal operations, and government/municipal sectors (including named customers Maersk UK & Ireland, Kirkwood Timber Frame, Tayside Machinery, World Cargo Logistics, and Templars' Park). Geographic scope spans the UK and Europe via 24/7 operations, with no third-party intermediaries or resellers. Marketing relies on organic social media, content marketing, community sponsorships (Dyce FC, Gabriel SS24 KTM motocross), and a recently launched branded merchandise e-commerce channel at dclmerch.co.uk.

Name

Dyce Carriers

Legal name

Dyce Carriers Limited

Website

https://dyce-carriers.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dyce Carriers is a family-owned UK haulage and logistics company founded in 1973, operating a 100+ vehicle fleet across four UK bases (Aberdeen HQ, Dalgety Bay, Grangemouth, Poole) plus a new London Gateway facility, providing freight transport, heavy haulage, self-load HIAB, and container handling services to enterprise clients in oil and gas, construction, and port operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Road Haulage and Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload (484121), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload (484122), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy Haul / Oversize / Specialized Equipment TL Carriers (TLADADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Breakbulk & Project Cargo Handling (Heavy Lift, Out-of-Gauge Handling) (TLAHALAH), LTL Bulk/Commodities (Terminal-to-Terminal) Carriers (TLADAEAN)

Keywords

• Road haulage services
• Heavy haulage transport
• Container logistics handling
• Freight transportation services
• Self-load HIAB crane hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Dyce

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Haulage Services: Core logistics and transportation services including ad hoc haulage, full truck loads, groupage services, heavy haulage, hot shots (time-critical small loads), and self-load vehicle services. Services operate throughout UK and Europe with 24/7 availability.
2. Storage and Logistics Services: Cargo storage services, container devanning, loading and lashing services, and outdoor storage facilities at Grangemouth depot.
3. Rock Salt Supply: Supply of rock salt for winter road maintenance services.
4. Merchandise Sales: Branded merchandise including 50th anniversary products and limited edition items sold through dclmerch.co.uk.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dyce Carriers is a UK haulage and logistics provider operating a fleet of over 100 modern vehicles from four UK bases (Aberdeen, Dalgety Bay, Grangemouth, Poole) delivering freight transport, container handling, heavy haulage, and storage services across the UK and Europe. Core offerings span Ad Hoc Haulage, Full Truck Load, Groupage, Heavy Haulage (up to 80 tonne GVW), Hot Shots (time-critical deliveries), Self-Load HIAB vehicles with 14-ton cranes, Devan/LLS container handling at the Grangemouth terminal, Rock Salt Supply, and Cargo Storage. Services operate 24/7 under RHA Conditions of Carriage with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and 5 Star ECO Stars accreditation.

Product overview

Dyce Carriers operates as a comprehensive logistics and haulage service provider offering a unified portfolio of transportation and logistics services across the UK and Europe. The core offering centers on freight transportation (Full Truck Load, Groupage, Ad Hoc, Heavy Haulage, and Hot Shots) supplemented by specialized handling capabilities (HIAB self-load vehicles with 14-ton crane lifts, container devanning/loading at Grangemouth). Additional services include rock salt supply, cargo storage, HGV training support, and an insurance checker tool. The company runs a modern fleet of 100+ vehicles including tractors from DAF, Iveco, Mercedes, Renault, Scania, and Volvo, plus trailers (flats, curtain-siders, step-frames, low-loaders) and category 2 special type vehicles for loads up to 80 tonnes. With four operational bases (Aberdeen, Dalgety Bay, Grangemouth, Poole) and a fleet averaging under 5 years old, services are delivered through integrated logistics planning, in-house maintenance, and the eDriver app for driver task management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ad Hoc Haulage One-off transportation services for cargo requiring point-to-point movement, handling loads that can weigh several tonnes and require loading and unloading. Sold to businesses with one-off haulage requirements across the UK and Europe.
• Devan/LLS Cargo Services Container loading, unloading, and devanning services operated primarily from the Grangemouth terminal, Scotland's largest container port. Targets shipping lines, freight forwarders, and cargo owners requiring in-port container handling and LLS (Load/Load/Store) operations.
• Full Truck Load Dedicated full truckload transportation in which a complete vehicle is committed to a single customer's cargo. Used by businesses with shipment volumes that justify an entire truck across the UK and Europe.
• Groupage Services Consolidation of multiple smaller shipments from different clients into a single truckload, allowing shippers to share transport costs while Dyce maximises fleet utilisation. Serves businesses with smaller cargo volumes seeking cost-efficient shared transport.
• Heavy Haulage Transportation of oversized, overweight, or abnormal loads using category 2 special type vehicles capable of handling up to 80 tonne GVW, plus low-loaders and step-frames. Sold to construction, manufacturing, and heavy machinery customers needing specialist capacity.
• Hot Shots Time-critical rapid-response transportation of smaller loads, often offshore equipment for the oil and gas sector, available 24/7. Targets customers needing urgent same-day or short-notice deliveries.
• Rock Salt Supply Supply and transportation of rock salt for winter road maintenance and gritting operations. Sold to local councils, highways authorities, and winter maintenance contractors across the UK.
• Self-Load Vehicles (HIAB) Self-loading trucks fitted with Fassi hydraulic cranes capable of 14-ton lifts (HIAB), enabling loading and unloading without external crane hire. Reduces customer handling costs for sites lacking crane infrastructure.
• Cargo Storage Services Storage facilities for goods at Dyce's depots, including both outdoor and internal storage options at the Grangemouth one-acre site. Provides short- and long-term storage for customers requiring warehousing adjacent to port operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fleet replacement rate ensures average vehicle age under 5 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kirkwood Timber FramecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSole logistics partnership for timber frame kit delivery operations. Dyce Carriers provides dedicated liveried truck functioning as mobile marketing, supporting Kirkwood's business expansion. Three-year partnership with Dyce supporting Kirkwood's growth and receiving sole logistics provider status.
• MichelincoreOthersKey maintenance support contract for tyre management programme essential to operational support. Tyre management critical for fleet efficiency and safety.
• DAF TruckscoreTechnology or IntegrationFleet sourcing from multiple manufacturers including DAF. Tractor units sourced from DAF, Iveco, Mercedes, Renault, Scania and Volvo. DAF ensures all newest generation trucks are HVO compatible.
• Gabriel SS24 KTM Motocross TeamminorOthersSponsorship of motocross team with riders Oriol Oliver and Gyan Doensen competing in MXGP World Championship and EMX250 European Championship. Team competes internationally under Gabriel SS24 KTM banner.
• Dyce FC (Football Club)minorOthersMain sponsor of Dyce Football Club. Club has first team and under-18s competing in local leagues. Hospitality packages available at home matches.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• XPO Logistics: Global LTL and transport provider with UK road freight operations. Comparable on long-distance general and less-than-truckload freight, with substantially greater network density and technology investment.
• DHL Supply Chain UK: Global contract logistics incumbent with extensive UK road transport capability. Overlaps with Dyce on enterprise contract haulage and warehousing but operates at a vastly larger scale and broader service portfolio.

Direct peers

• McCulla Transport: Family-run haulage specialist with strong oil & gas and abnormal-load heritage, similar to Dyce's Aberdeen-anchored heavy haulage offering. Comparable on specialist fleet and energy-sector customer mix, though primarily Northern Ireland/Ireland focused.
• Maritime Transport: UK-based container haulage specialist with major intermodal terminals and direct port relationships. Closest direct comparable on Dyce's Grangemouth LLS/container handling and London Gateway corridor strategy.
• Palletline: UK palletised freight network focused on groupage and LTL distribution. Direct comparable on Dyce's groupage services, with a member-owned network model serving similar SME and enterprise shippers.
• Malcolm Group: Scotland-headquartered haulage, logistics, and construction services group. Highly comparable given shared Scottish base, general and specialist haulage mix, and exposure to oil & gas and construction end markets.
• Suttons Group: UK bulk liquids, gases, and container haulage operator. Comparable on specialist fleet configuration and end-to-end container/bulk logistics, with broader product portfolio and larger scale.
• Eddie Stobart Logistics: Iconic UK road haulage and container logistics operator with deep relationships across retail and ports. Highly comparable on full truckload, container handling, and UK & Ireland distribution; significantly larger and more diversified customer base.
• Wincanton: One of the largest UK road transport and contract logistics providers offering general haulage, dedicated transport, and container logistics. Direct comparable on full truckload and contract carriage, though at substantially larger scale and with a public-market profile.

Regional players

• Pollock (Scotrans): Scotland-based freight, logistics, and container handling operator. Comparable given shared Scottish geography and similar container/port-adjacent service offering, though focused primarily on the central belt.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DyceCarriersLtd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dyce-carriers
• Instagraminstagram.com/dycecarriersofficial
• Xx.com/dycecarriersltd

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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