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Abnormal Load Escort Service & Pilot Cars – Logistics Planned and Provided by Byrne Transport Solutions

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Abnormal Load Escort Vehicles & Pilot Car Services in Ireland

Professional Escort Vehicle Services Across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

Byrne Transport Solutions provides professional escort vehicle and pilot car services for abnormal loads throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, supporting the safe and efficient movement of high, wide, heavy and oversized loads.

Strategically positioned in Northern Ireland, with access to Ireland’s major ports and transport routes, we support haulage companies, transport operators and logistics providers with reliable escort services tailored to their operational requirements.

Our experienced escort drivers help coordinate abnormal load movements in accordance with applicable regulations and route requirements. Where required, we can also carry out route assessments to identify potential restrictions or obstructions, helping customers plan their journeys and address issues before transport begins.

Fully Equipped Escort Vehicles

At Byrne Transport Solutions, we understand the importance of reliability and preparation when transporting abnormal and oversized loads.

Our escort vehicles are maintained to a high standard and equipped to meet the requirements of specialist transport operations. We take a professional, customer-focused approach to every movement, helping ensure that the appropriate arrangements are in place for each journey.

Your Trusted Partner for Abnormal Load Movements

Whether you require pilot car support for a wide load, escort vehicles for heavy machinery or assistance coordinating an abnormal load movement, Byrne Transport Solutions offers a flexible and dependable service across Ireland.

We work closely with our customers to understand their requirements and provide practical support throughout the transport process.

Byrne Transport Solutions offer a Nation wide service in Ireland Of Pilot cars and Escort Vehicles.
We are based in Northern Ireland but cover both North and South, we are situated close to the A1 Dual carriageway giving us easy access to all major Ports in Ireland
- Belfast Port 25 mins
- Warrenpoint Harbour 25 mins
- Larne Port 50 Mins
- Dublin Port 1 hour 20 mins
- Rosslare Harbour 2 hours 30 mins
- Ringaskiddy Port 3 hours 30 mins
At Byrne Transport Solutions we are Permit/ Notification agents for Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland .
We can also apply for Permits in Mainland UK and Europe.
Northern Ireland / UK
Permit’s are required for any abnormal loads or wide loads if the overall dimensions are over any of the following: 18.65m (rigid) length x 2.90m wide or Over 44000kgs. ( (application time 2 working days)
Republic of Ireland
Permits are required for all abnormal loads greater than L16.5m x W2.90m x H4.65m x 40t or 46t depending on axle and vehicle specification ( application time 4-7 working days)
Byrne Transport Solutions regularly carry out route surveys and reports for Abnormal load Movements. The purpose of these surveys is to choose a suitable route and ensure no issues occur when the movement takes place.
We can provide a simple route survey where our drivers will assess the route and let the customer know any problems and information on what the customer will need to do with regards to the street furniture and roads.
Byrne Transport Solutions can also provide a more details route survey report which would be supplied to the customer in a step-by-step report along with photos of any obstructions, issues or problems that could occur to ensure the movement can be carried out as safely and efficiently as possible.
We can also do site Surveys to make sure the loading/offloading site is assessable and if any modifications or street furniture needs to be removed within the site boundaries to allow the job to run smoothly
Byrne Transport Solutions can offer more than just Permits and Escorts. We can liaise with your Customer/Client in Ireland , site visits etc. Acting as an agent on your behalf we can arrange the loading /offloading with Cranes and also we can collect/ deliver your cargo at the Harbour and deliver to site saving You time and Money
- Services we can also offer
- Transportation /Traction Haulage
- Cranes /Skating
- Load securing
- Off Road Towing
Byrne Transport Solutions work closely with a vast network of Hauliers and shipping Companies throughout UK and Europe this allows us to get your Cargo delivered in a Professional and cost effective manor.
These services can range from 1 pallet to an 80 ton Stone Crusher To Europe and Beyond.
Contact us for a competitive Quote.

PILOT CARS & PERMITS

The Byrne Transport Solutions Permits Team ensure the required notifications are in place for the movement of your cargo. All our pilot cars are Code of Practice compliant and will escort your cargo from collection to delivery point under the supervision of our qualified Drivers.

ABNORMAL LOAD NOTIFICATIONS

The Byrne Transport Solutions team will liaise with the Police and Highways agency and notify the route plans to the authorities. our Permits Team prepare transport permits and notifications for every abnormal, heavy and oversized transport project we undertake.

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BENEFITS OF USING OUR SERVICE?

When you use Byrne Transport Solutions Service you can be assured that we will deliver the same standards that we expect for our own vehicles. You can be assured that we can be your trusted partner and will uphold the highest possible standards to make sure your movement goes as planned.

We have a fleet of fully compliant and well equipped escort vehicles that are driven by especially skilled and experienced drivers. The vehicles come with communication sets to ensure all time communication with the lorry driver. GPS tracking enables up-to-the-minute location info for supervision.
For all abnormal loads a permit must be in place. Permits are required for all abnormal loads greater than L16.5m x W2.90m x H4.65m x 46t depending on axle and vehicle specification. Abnormal Load Assist acts as permit agent for all abnormal load / oversize loads for the South and North of Ireland.
We are specialists on route and site surveying for the transportation of Abnormal loads. We have a vast knowledge of all routes throughout the whole island of Ireland. Due to a wide variation in bridge heights and road layouts we carefully plan each route to the specifications of the load size. This is also part of our permit application process.