- 60k square ft of storage
- Multiple Warehouses within the European Union
- x20 strong fleet of HGVs
Your FMCG Logistics Partner
With highly experienced staff and drivers, we can offer flexible and responsive logistics solutions to suit all of your operational needs.
Our core fleet of vehicles, that services Forrest's distribution network, includes 44t articulated and rigid lorries. Additionally, we operate two HIAB vehicles, consisting of a 58t specialist HIAB tractor unit and a 32t HIAB Wagon & Drag. We have flatbeds and low loaders, so we are sure we have the correct vehicles and solution for you.
Forrest Fresh Foods are here to be your Logistics partner.
FMCG Deliveries
General Haulage
Storage
European Delivery Network
HIAB Specialist Logistics and Event Supply
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FMCG Deliveries
FMCG deliveries into major retailers, wholesalers and convenience stores across the UK and Europe.
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General Haulage
General Haulage utilising our curtainsider, flatbed, box trailer & rigid vehicles.
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Storage
Storage facilities at multiple locations across the UK.
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Vast European Logistics Network
Extensive resources to enable outbound and inbound European logistics solutions.
HIAB Specialist Logistics and Event Supply
Specialised Events Logistics carried out with our specialist HIABs, flatbeds and curtainsider trailers. We have supported many festivals and events for our customers over the years including:
Glastonbury Festival | Isle of White Festival | Leeds & Reading Festival | Victorious Festival | Boardmaster Festival | Scottish Open 2022Big Feastival | Harry Potter World | NEC Birmingham Events | Queens Memorial – Windsor Castle | Rewind Festival | Boomtown Festival | RIAT | Silverstone F1 | Parklife
Find out more details on Forrest Fresh Foods HIAB Specialist Logistics and Event Supply capabilities here:
FLEET FEATURE
Our HIAB gets to work!
Here is our Wagon & Drag specialist HIAB delivering and precision locating an exhibition stand in South Wales at a conference hall event.
Forrest Fresh Foods have a range of vehicles, including HIAB transport vehicles and cranes. Our HIAB allows our fully trained operators to transport and manoeuvre heavy and wide loads with precision.
NEW TO THE FLEET
Our Flagship Truck
The Scania S590 is our flagship truck, its fully loaded and its bespoke design makes it a real head turner on the roads!
View the rest of the fleet and their capabilities below.
Antony Owen, Director of Transport
In the hands of Antony Owen, our Transport Director, logistics become a seamless operation. His expertise in optimising transportation networks guarantees timely deliveries, ensuring the reliability that defines Forrest Fresh Foods' service.
Surrounded by a strong team to help consistently deliver high service levels, we take pride and meticulous care supporting our existing customer base. And we are here to support new customers and partners with any of their logistics requirements.
- 25+ Years in the FMCG Industry
- Experienced in managing large fleets of up to 200 vehicles
- Operations and logistics specialist experience from contract haulage, to all aspects of general and specialist haulage
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TRACTOR UNITS
Tractor units, also known as semi-trucks or articulated lorries, are heavy-duty vehicles designed for hauling trailers or containers.
Our Tractor Units are available for nationwide next day delivery service.
PALLET CAPACITY: Up to 33 Euro pallets. Up to 26 UK pallets.
WEIGHT LIMIT: 44,000kg maximum
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Forrest Fleet available
1 x 2014 – 44t Mercedes Actros
2 x 2017 – 44t Volvo FH500
4 x 2019 – 44t Scania S500
2 x 2021 – 44t Volvo FH500
3 x 2022 – 44t Scania S530
1 x 2022 – 44t Scania S590
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RIGID TRUCKS
A rigid Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) is a large, non-articulated truck where the cargo-carrying body is permanently attached to the chassis. This means that the vehicle does not have a separate trailer that can be detached, unlike articulated HGVs.
Our Rigid Trucks are used for deliveries to locations with restricted access that require tail lift for delivery.
PALLET CAPACITY: Up to 16 pallets
WEIGHT LIMIT: 15,800kg maximum
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Forrest Fleet available
1x 2024 - 26t Rigid Curtainsider - with Cantilever taillift
1 x 2016 – 26t Rigid Curtainsider – Underslug taillift
1 x 2016 – 18t Daf Box Rigid – Cantilever taillift
1 x 2016 – 18t Scania Box Rigid – Column taillift
1 x 2018 - 18t Volvo Box Rigid – Cantilever taillift
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Forrest Fleet available
1x 2018 – STGO 65t Volvo FH62 – FM65 - 22,000kg lift capacity 26m reach
1x 2015 – 32t Wagon & Drag – Fassi 660 – 16,000kg lift capacity, 23.5m reach
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TRAILERS
Box Trailer or solid trailer - Used to deliver a range of products from pallets to event equipment securely.
Flatbed Trailer - Used to transport products or equipment that are open to the elements and strapped down to the body of the vehicle.
Tautliners or Curtain sided trailers - Used to deliver stock or equipment efficiently in all weathers.Low Loader - Specialist trailer used to carry up to 58t of plant machinery or vehicles. Trailer fitted with loading ramps and hoist.
Our Trailers are used to transport everything from pallets of stock to plant machinery and other vehicles.
CAPACITY: Various
WEIGHT LIMIT: Various
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Forrest Fleet available
9x 4.2m Curtainsiders, 26 pallet capacity or 33 Euro pallet capacity
1x Twin Axle Box – Underslung tail lift, 26 pallet capacity or 32 Euro pallet capacity
2x 40ft Flatbeds
1x 58t Low-loader winch and ramps
