Modern Volvo Fleet and Specialist Trailers
D. Perfect and Sons operates a fleet of 20 Volvo tractor units and 40 trailers, covering side-loaders, tippers, tautliners, and ADR-certified units. We have always invested in modern, reliable equipment to ensure consistent delivery performance.
Gensets, low-loader and tank chassis. Loaded lift 24t on site loading facilities with strict instructions to be met
We do not use subcontractors to move any of your goods. Full in-house control at all times.
In-House Maintenance and Inspections
Our workshop includes two full-time mechanics, inspection pits, a brake-testing lane, and a wash bay.
Every truck and trailer is maintained under strict MOT-level standards, achieving a 100% pass rate on trailers.
This gives us the confidence to say yes, with a large stock of spare trailers, in-house maintenance and security for all UK road transport container movements.
Equipment Overview
- 2 Side-Loader Hammer Trailers
- STGO Cat 1 unit and trailers
- Low loader Trailers
- 15 ADR Trailers Specifically for Explosives
- 20ft Tipper Trailers
- Gen Set Trailers for Ambient and Frozen
- Curtain-Side Tautliners
- ADR-Equipped Units
- Secure Workshop and Maintenance Bay
- On-Site Wash Bay and Fuel Systems
- On-site loaded and empty container handling
Beside the River Thames & London.
Resilience built in
We do not offer third party storage at our operating centre in Thurrock.
We have our loaded and empty container handing equipment on-site, to allow us the flexibility of being able to remove, swap and store containers that may not be booked on, have become frustrated or just need to be delivered in a few days time.
Combine this with being a stones throw from Tilbury Docks and London Gateway, never using subcontractors, we never let our customers down – beyond what ‘could have been done’ to ensure as much as possible was committed to the delivery or collection of your goods.
Specialist Handling for Machinery, Plant and Project Cargo Movements
Our side-loader service is designed for businesses moving large, heavy, or fixed-dimension equipment that cannot be easily handled on a standard trailer. This includes machinery importers, production facilities, engineering firms, and companies relocating complete operational assets.
We regularly support the movement of bottling lines, processing equipment, factory machinery, and full production systems. Containers can be placed directly onto the ground at your site, allowing forklifts, skates, or direct drag methods to safely remove or load equipment without the need for cranes or elevated unloading.
This approach is essential when dealing with delicate, high-value assets where control and stability during loading and unloading are critical. It also supports office and warehouse relocations where containerised transport is used to move structured equipment, racking systems, or large volumes of goods efficiently.
For export movements, containers can be loaded at ground level with precision, ensuring equipment is positioned correctly before sealing and onward transport to port.
Trusted for MOD, Defence and High-Security Movements
We already operate within sectors that require strict compliance, security, and operational discipline, including defence-related movements. Our side-loader capability supports the controlled handling of sensitive, high-value, and often complex cargo for military, MOD, and specialist contractors.
This includes equipment, infrastructure components, and technical assets that require careful positioning and minimal handling risk. Ground-level container access allows controlled loading and unloading without introducing additional lifting stages or third-party handling.
All movements are carried out using our own fleet and our own trained operators. We do not subcontract. This ensures consistency, accountability, and full control over every stage of the job.
Combined with ADR capability and secure operating procedures, this provides reassurance for organisations that require a proven, disciplined approach to transport and handling.