7.5 Tonne Lorry with Driver for Dedicated UK Loads

    A 7.5 tonne rigid is the step up when a load is too heavy, too long or too many pallets for a Luton van, but does not need an 18 tonne vehicle. We arrange a dedicated 7.5T and driver through our subcontractor network for one customer's goods, planned around your preferred collection and delivery dates and taken direct.

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    Enquiry only; vehicle availability, price and insurance subject to manual confirmation.

    What 7.5 tonnes actually means

    7.5 tonnes is the vehicle's gross vehicle weight (GVW): the lorry, body, fuel, driver, equipment and load combined. The weight of goods it can legally carry, its payload, is much lower and varies with the body type and fitted equipment.

    As a guide, many 7.5T box and curtainside bodies carry roughly 2,000–2,500kg of goods, but a heavy tail lift, sleeper cab or reinforced body can reduce that. We confirm the allocated vehicle's payload against your declared weight before anything is agreed.

    Typical 7.5T loads

    Good fits are loads that are bulky or moderately heavy and need one dedicated vehicle:

    • Part-loads of palletised stock, often around 6–10 standard pallets depending on footprint, height and weight
    • Exhibition stands, event staging and display equipment
    • Shopfit, commercial furniture and retail fixtures
    • Machinery parts and engineering components that fit within the payload

    Pricing

    7.5T dedicated transport starts from £4.00 per loaded mile with a £495 minimum. Tail lift, pump truck and extended loading or waiting time are not fixed add-ons: they are quoted individually for each job based on the allocated vehicle and operator. These are indicative starting figures; your written price depends on route, timing, access, equipment and vehicle availability.

    Starting rates

    7.5T from £4.00 per loaded mile (£495 minimum). 18T from £5.00 per loaded mile (£650 minimum). Starting rates only, not bookable fixed prices: timing, positioning, payload, equipment, waiting and access are assessed in your individual written quote. Taylors Courier Service Ltd is not currently VAT registered, so no VAT is added to our charges.

    Questions

    Do I need an HGV licence holder?
    No. The vehicle comes with a suitably licensed driver arranged through our subcontractor network; you do not drive it.
    How many pallets fit on a 7.5 tonne lorry?
    It depends on body length, pallet size, stacking and weight. Many 7.5T bodies take around 6–10 standard pallets, but weight often limits the load before floor space does. Send us the pallet count and weights and we will check.
    Can I book a 7.5T online?
    No. Every 7.5T movement is quoted manually on WhatsApp so we can confirm the vehicle, payload, equipment and availability first.

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