What Mackenzie Transport does

Mackenzie Transport (also trading as MacKenzie Transport Forth) is a privately held, family-run transport and logistics company headquartered in Forth, Lanark, Scotland. Founded in 1992, the company operates a fleet of more than 20 specialised vehicles — including low loaders, HIAB-mounted cranes, flatbeds, curtain siders, escort vehicles, and skidding equipment — and provides same-day full and part-load delivery across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

The business is organised around six core service lines: General Haulage, Plant Haulage, HIAB Vehicle Hire, Specialist Lifting, Liquids and Hazardous Goods transport, and Garage Services. These are delivered into six primary verticals — Plant and Machinery, Engineering and Geotechnical, Telecoms, Renewable Energy, Rail, and Trackway/Events — with each vertical page on the company website positioning Mackenzie as a specialist partner for abnormal loads, sensitive equipment, and regulated environments. Underlying technical capability rests on driver credentials (ALLMI-certified HIAB operators, ADR-trained hazardous goods drivers, rail-environment certified operators) and an in-house garage that handles vehicle maintenance, HIAB repairs, hydraulic hose repairs, and bespoke coach building.

The revenue model is service-based, professional-services pricing on custom-quoted engagements (no public rate cards), sold via direct B2B relationship-led sales to enterprise customers. Operational credibility is reinforced by ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety), and FORS (Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme) certifications. The company has no disclosed funding, no parent or subsidiary entities, and operates from a single headquarters location with no public financial reporting.

Name

Mackenzie Transport

Legal name

Mackenzie Transport

Website

https://mackenzietransport.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mackenzie Transport is a family-run Scottish haulage and logistics operator founded in 1992, providing same-day full and part-load delivery across the UK and Ireland via a 20+ specialised vehicle fleet. It serves plant, rail, telecoms, renewables, geotechnical, and events sectors with HIAB, abnormal-load, and hazardous-goods capability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Trailer & Heavy Transport Equipment Providers (SPMT, Lowboy, Multi-Axle) (TLADAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Power Generation & Grid Equipment Transport (Transformers, Turbines) (TLADAGAK)

Keywords

• Haulage services
• Plant machinery transport
• HIAB crane hire
• Specialist lifting services
• Hazardous goods transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Forth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Transport and Logistics Services: Service-based revenue from haulage, logistics, and lifting services. Charges for transport of full or part loads, HIAB vehicle hire, specialist lifting, hazardous goods transport, and garage services. Revenue generated through project-based engagements with B2B customers.
2. HIAB Vehicle Hire: Lorry-mounted crane hire services where vehicles can be hired to collect, lift and deliver loads across the UK.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mackenzie Transport is a family-run haulage and logistics specialist operating from Forth, Scotland, providing same-day delivery for full or part loads across the UK and Ireland. The company delivers a unified suite of transport services including general haulage, plant machinery haulage, HIAB lorry-mounted crane hire, specialist lifting, hazardous goods transport, and in-house garage services, all backed by a fleet of 20+ specialised vehicles and certified operators.

Product overview

Mackenzie Transport is a family-run transport and logistics company based in Forth, Scotland, operating for over 25 years. The company offers a unified suite of haulage services centered around a diverse fleet of more than 20 vehicles (Low Loaders, HIABS, Flat Beds, Curtain Siders, and more). The core product portfolio consists of six interconnected service lines: General Haulage provides standard goods transport; Plant Haulage handles machinery logistics; HIAB Vehicle Hire offers lorry-mounted crane services; Specialist Lifting addresses heavy-duty and abnormal load requirements; Liquids and Hazardous Goods manages sensitive cargo; and Garage Services provides in-house vehicle maintenance and repair. Additional offerings include Trackway Installation and Rail Logistics services for specialized sectors. Together, these services serve industries including Plant & Machinery, Engineering & Geotechnical, Telecoms, Renewable Energy, Rail, and Trackway.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Haulage General goods haulage and transport services using a fleet of flatbed trailers and curtain siders, handling single items to full loads across the UK and Ireland.
• Plant Haulage Transport and delivery of plant machinery including small plant from 1t upwards, excavators, dumpers, rollers, telehandlers, generators, and pumps, as well as larger 40t machinery.
• HIAB Vehicle Hire Nationwide lorry-mounted crane hire service (HIABs) for collecting, lifting, and delivering wide-ranging loads across the UK. All staff are ALLMI-certified.
• Specialist Lifting Specialist lifting and loading services for oversized or particular materials including large machinery and wind turbines, utilizing cranes, lorry loaders, and skidding equipment.
• Liquids and Hazardous Goods Transport Transport of liquids and hazardous goods with trained and qualified drivers following stringent standards for proper planning, storage, and safety.
• Garage Services In-house garage services including minor repairs to commercial vehicles, HIAB repairs, hydraulic hose repairs, built-to-order coach building, and pre-MOT servicing for Heavy Goods Vehicles.
• Trackway Installation Storage, delivery, and installation of aluminium portable roadways and bog mats for temporary ground protection and access, supporting the Events sector.
• Rail Logistics Trackside logistics and haulage services for the railway sector with fully certified drivers and vehicles, escort vehicles available, and fleet designed for abnormal and heavy loads.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day delivery capability for full or part loads across UK and Ireland

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered key partner.

• Think Hirekey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerThink Hire has partnered with MacKenzie Transport for over 2 years. They describe a close working relationship where MacKenzie Transport ensures their requirements are met with high professionalism and safety as paramount consideration. Both companies look forward to continuing to develop their relationship and growing their business together.
• Blok n Mesh Global Ltd.key partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerMacKenzie Transport has assisted Blok n Mesh Global Ltd. with deliveries throughout Scotland for more than 15 years, consistently providing high level of service with professional, friendly, and reliable staff and drivers.
• STORY CONTRACTING LTDkey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTORY CONTRACTING LTD has been using MacKenzie Transport for a number of years. Their contact John is described as extremely helpful and recognises the challenges faced on site each day, shown through MacKenzie's flexible approach with last-minute changes.
• Kent PHK Ltdkey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerKent PHK Ltd has used MacKenzie Transport for a number of years, finding the professional and knowledgeable service fits exactly what their needs are. As a railway contractor for over 20 years, they require confidence in their transport partners.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Allelys Heavy Haulage: Specialist UK heavy haulage and lifting contractor serving power generation, renewables, and industrial sectors. Closely comparable in capability mix (low loaders, multi-axle, lifting) and end-market exposure.
• Collett & Sons: UK-based specialist in heavy haulage, abnormal loads, and project cargo transport with a multi-axle fleet. Directly comparable to Mackenzie in service mix and customer profile across renewables, rail, and engineering.
• WS Transportation (Weldex): UK-based specialist in heavy haulage, crane hire, and lifting services, including abnormal and oversized load transport. Closely aligned with Mackenzie's abnormal-load, lifting, and rail sector work.
• Hoyer UK (bulk liquids & ADR): Specialist bulk liquid and hazardous goods road tanker operator with UK operations. Directly comparable on Mackenzie's hazardous goods transport service line and ADR-certified capability.
• MGL Hire: UK plant and machinery hire and haulage provider serving construction and infrastructure customers. Directly comparable to Mackenzie's plant haulage and HIAB lifting services for hire-firm customers.

Broad incumbents

• Sarens UK: International heavy lifting and engineered transport specialist serving infrastructure, energy, and industrial clients. Comparable capability stack to Mackenzie (cranes, SPMT, abnormal loads) but at substantially larger scale.
• Mammoet UK: Global heavy lifting and specialized transport incumbent with significant UK presence. Comparable on renewables, industrial, and abnormal-load work but operates at much larger scale and international scope than Mackenzie.
• Ainscough Crane Hire: UK's largest crane hire company, providing lifting services closely adjacent to Mackenzie's HIAB and specialist lifting offering. Competes for the same project-based lifting and installation work.

Emerging players

• Dawsongroup Truck and Trailer: UK provider of truck, trailer, and specialist vehicle rental solutions serving construction, infrastructure, and industrial customers. Comparable adjacent service overlap with Mackenzie's fleet operations and end-market verticals.

Regional players

• ARR Craib Transport: Scotland-based general haulage and logistics provider offering similar road transport services with UK-wide reach. Regionally comparable peer given shared Scottish base and overlapping customer segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mackenzie-transport

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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