Hawthorns Logistics

Beatrix Archbold is only two years old and lives in the Freeman Hospital, just as she has done for a year. She is attached to tubes which act as her ventricles. In the meantime, a picture of her face has been emblazoned on a 44ft-long lorry trailer. The photo has a message which says, “Would… Read More

We are excited to announce the purchase of twenty new Chereau refrigerated trailers – ten twin temperature, ten single temperature. All are fitted with Carrier Eco HE engines, which is much cleaner for the environment.  They are also fitted with lift axles to save on front axle tyre wear.  A full R&M contract is in… Read More

As we continue to watch in almost disbelief at the severity and impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19), it is at times like this you need assurance that Hawthorns Logistics are doing our best to remain compliant with the ever changing rules. Hawthorns Logistics Ltd fully intend to remain open for business to support our customers… Read More

We are proud to announce we have two more trailers in the livery of the Great North Air Ambulance. Hawthorns Logistics now has a total of seven trailers supporting the charity. They send us the artwork and we use Ace Graphics to print and fit them.

We took delivery of our first ever Volvo this month. It’s a Volvo FH4 540. Supplied by Volvo Truck and Bus Centre North. We have decided to compare the Volvo against the fleet of Scanias that we operate.

We have released some limited edition model trucks to raise some money for two extraordinary charities, the Great North Air Ambulance and the Dragonfly Cancer Trust. The Great North Air Ambulance runs three air ambulances depending solely on the support of the public. Without the public’s help, they would never be able to offer the… Read More

Heather, our daughter, was married in June and turned up to the reception in our 24 year old restored Scania 143!

Josie’s Dragonfly Trust makes a very real and positive difference to the lives of young cancer patients with limited time. They passionately believe in the importance of happy memories and work tirelessly to make them happen for young people and their families. Hawthorns Logistics are proud to support such a fantastic cause by supplying two trailers… Read More

We have purchased five Laurence David 4.7 metre trailers that have gone straight into work liveried up in Labone Castlesie’s logos.

We are very proud to announce that we have won a tender to supply logistics for Labone Castleside Ltd, a plastic moulding specialist. We were chosen to be their partner and supply 5 trailers delivering to major car manufacturers with just in time deliveries. Labone Castleside will celebrate their 50th anniversary this year.