Clarke Transport (Birmingham) — Oldbury

West Midlands, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · B69 3HU

Company overview

Clarke Transport is a family-owned freight forwarder in Oldbury, West Midlands, with 92 years of experience and a nationwide pallet network across 8 depots. The company specialises in ADR (hazardous goods) transport and offers a comprehensive range of logistics services including next-day delivery, economy services, and timed deliveries throughout the UK. As a freight forwarder West Midlands, Clarke Transport also provides managed services to Ireland and Europe, serving businesses of all sizes. The company operates its own commercial vehicle fleet and offers live vehicle tracking via an in-house IT system. With 24/5 customer service support, Clarke Transport serves ecommerce businesses requiring reliable parcel delivery, pallet networks, and specialised hazmat transport solutions.

Services offered

Next Day Delivery

Using their own vehicles and UK network, Clarke Transport offers guaranteed next-day delivery services for time-sensitive shipments.

Economy Delivery

A cost-effective transport solution available for deliveries across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.

Timed Deliveries

Scheduled delivery service allowing customers to specify preferred delivery windows.

Nationwide Deliveries

Full UK coverage utilising Clarke Transport's 8-depot pallet network for reliable distribution.

Deliveries to Ireland

Managed logistics service with a dedicated team providing premium service levels to Irish destinations.

European Deliveries

Single consignment and full load transport solutions into Europe with managed logistics support.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Specialised ADR-compliant service for hazardous goods transport, a core specialism of the company for many years.

Transportation of Lithium Batteries

Dedicated service for safely transporting lithium batteries with compliance to hazardous goods regulations.

Limited Quantity Transport

Service for transporting limited quantity hazardous materials in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Parcel Delivery

General parcel delivery service for smaller shipments requiring reliable UK distribution.

Location and coverage

Clarke Transport (Birmingham) is based at Unit 9 Autobase Ind. Est, Tipton Rd, Oldbury, B69 3HU. They serve businesses across West Midlands and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What geographic areas does Clarke Transport serve?
Clarke Transport operates a nationwide UK network across 8 depots and offers dedicated services to Ireland and Europe. They provide next-day delivery across the UK using their own vehicle fleet and can arrange single consignments or full load transport into European destinations.
Does Clarke Transport specialise in hazardous goods transport?
Yes. Clarke Transport is the UK's largest family-owned ADR specialist logistics business. They have many years of experience transporting hazardous goods, dangerous goods, and lithium batteries, with full ADR compliance. They also offer limited quantity transport services.
What delivery speed options are available?
Clarke Transport offers multiple service levels: next-day delivery for time-sensitive shipments, economy delivery for cost-conscious customers, and timed deliveries where customers can specify preferred delivery windows. Economy services are available across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
What customer support is available?
Clarke Transport provides 24/5 customer service via a dedicated team. Customers also have access to live vehicle tracking developed and supported by their in-house IT team, and can access their client portal for proof of delivery (P.O.D.) and despatch management through cDespatch.
How long has Clarke Transport been in operation?
Clarke Transport has been delivering for 92 years, established in 1934. The company is a family-run business with four generations of the Clarke family involved, providing extensive experience and long-term reliability in logistics and transport.

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