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Road Haulage – Trusted Logistics in Ireland, UK and Europe

Family-run since 1940. Warehouses to rent. Reliable fleet services. Based in Portglenone, serving Ireland, UK & Europe.

Call now to discuss your needs.

What Makes Us Different

Specialist Solutions

Expert handling for abnormal, heavy, or time-sensitive loads using trained drivers and purpose-built transport equipment.

Daily Freight Services

Reliable, scheduled transport between Ireland and the UK, ensuring goods reach destinations safely and on time.

Secure Storage

Dry, monitored warehouse spaces suitable for stockholding, seasonal peaks, or long-term commercial storage requirements.

What We Offer

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Reliable Haulage Services

Tailored transport solutions for general freight, oversized loads, and daily freight services between Ireland and the UK.

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HGV And Trailer Repairs

Comprehensive HGV repairs, servicing, MOT preparation, and diagnostics to keep your fleet fully operational.

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Storage And Container Solutions

Secure storage units and quality shipping containers for sale, tailored to your business needs.

A Family-Run Business With A Legacy Of Trust

Established in 1940, James Donnelly Ltd brings over 80 years of experience in transport, storage, and logistics. Based in Portglenone, we proudly serve customers across Northern Ireland, Ireland, UK, and Europe. Our first lorry went on the road in the 1940's with our first warehouse being built in August 1985. As a family-run business, we've grown through reliability, trust, and a commitment to keeping businesses moving. Our team combines generations of knowledge with modern facilities and a personal approach, ensuring every client receives dependable and professional service. Give us a call to outline your transport, storage, or vehicle needs. We'll listen and provide tailored advice.

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"Excellent communication providing an excellent service throughout."
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Why Businesses Choose James Donnelly Ltd

  • Decades of Experience: Established in 1940, we bring over 80 years of expertise to every service.

  • Versatile Fleet: Modern vehicles equipped for general freight, oversized loads, and specialist transport.

  • Secure Storage: Flexible options, including units up to 40,000 sq ft, tailored to your needs.

  • Customer-First Approach: A family-run ethos that prioritises your business requirements.

  • Comprehensive Services: From haulage to HGV repairs, we're your one-stop logistics partner.

More Than Just A Transport Company

We provide complete logistics support under one roof. Our services include haulage between Ireland and the UK, secure dry storage from small units to 40,000 sq ft facilities, and professional HGV repairs. We also offer vehicle and container sales, supplying quality trucks, lorries, trailers, and equipment for purchase or rental. Each service is tailored to meet business needs, delivering efficiency, safety, and flexibility at every stage. We offer stable HGV driver roles with modern vehicles, competitive pay, and regular routes across Ireland and the UK.

Value

Focussing heavily on our efficiency allows us to offer very competitive quotations to you for a highly professional haulage service.

Reliability

We are committed to being on time, every time, while ensuring your goals are handled and transported with great care so that they arrive in perfect order.

Safety

Our fleet is diligently maintained by skilled mechanics while our fully trained and licensed drivers use on-vehicle telematics to make sure all vehicles meet the highest safety standards.

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Fully Licensed and Driver CPC

All of our drivers are fully licensed for national and international haulage. Our drivers all hold full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualifications to drive heavy goods vehicles. Driver CPC is for professional truck drivers and all of our drivers take part in periodic Driver CPC training. 

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Let Us Keep Your Business Moving With Our Road Haulage Services

Call us today to discuss your logistics needs and find out how we can help.

Contact Us

23 Ballymacombs Rd, Portglenone,

Ballymena, BT44 8NQ

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JAMES DONNELLY LTD, registered as a limited company in Northern Ireland under company number: NI623427.
Registered Company Address: 46 Hill Street, Belfast, BT1 2LB.

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