Family-Run, Trusted Since 1962
We’re proud to be a 3rd Generation, family-owned business with decades of experience in UK haulage and logistics. Personal service, long-term relationships and reliability are at the heart of everything we do.
More than Just a Milestone, 50 Years of Excellence

August 2012 marked a major milestone for R Barkley & Sons Ltd as we proudly celebrated 50 years in business. From our beginnings as a family-run haulage contractor, we’ve grown into a trusted transport company with a fleet of 45 units, over 100 trailers of various types, and a team of 61 dedicated employees — all while staying true to our roots.
With three depots strategically located, we’re well positioned to offer our customers a dependable and efficient service:
- Ballymoney: 028 2766 3301
- Heywood: 01706 622 252
- Stoke: 01782 811 511
If you’re looking for a reliable transport partner for routes across the UK and Ireland (North & South), you’re in safe hands with R Barkley & Sons. We also offer local services tailored to your needs.
Whether it’s a single parcel, multiple loads, or ongoing contract work — get in touch using the numbers above or request a quote online. We’re here to help.

🚛Full Load Haulage
Dedicated vehicle services for direct, large-volume deliveries across the UK and Ireland.

📦 Groupage & Part Load
Flexible, cost-efficient transport solutions for smaller shipments shared across routes.

🏬 Warehousing & Storage
Secure warehousing available in Ballymoney, Heywood and Stoke with short and long-term options.

🔧 Low Loader & Plant Transport
Specialist transport for agricultural machinery, plant and oversized equipment.

🧭 UK & Ireland Distribution
Reliable daily services connecting across UK and Ireland with seamless scheduling & local expertise.
Some of Our DAF Fleet




