Hastings Freight Ltd

Location
United Kingdom , GB-S43 4UZ CHESTERFIELD
10 High Hazels Road Barlborough
Customer reviews

36 reviews

UK & Europe next day

We aim to provide an exceptional logistics and distribution service which requires an all embracing approach and the successful integration of systems, processes, tools, recruitment, technical knowledge to succeed on your behalf.

Get a quote

Offered services

  • Road freight
  • Logistics
  • Warehousing

Geolocation coverage

Europe
Being a part of a freight forwarding network adds to the credibility of the freight forwarder and to the expected level of service.
FIATA

An Inside Look at Hastings Freight: An Impartial Review

As an industry expert in supply chain and freight forwarding, I carefully review all logistical and freight companies to provide in-depth, impartial views. Today, I am offering my unique perspective on Hastings Freight, a UK-based firm that's been serving industries for over a quarter of a century.

Overview of Hastings Freight

Hastings Freight has been delivering logistics solutions since the 1990s. This company is part of the Pall-Ex network and has a reputation for reliability and quality service. They offer daily connections to different UK regions which include Scotland, Ireland and the Channel Islands.

Range of Logistics Services

One of the key strengths of Hastings Freight is the broad range of logistics services it provides. From palletised freight distribution to warehousing and storage solutions, their extensive capabilities meet diverse needs.

  • Palletised Freight Distribution: They deliver small consignments and full-load consignments. Their comprehensive network ensures timely delivery across the UK and Europe.
  • Warehousing and Storage: They provide secure, flexible warehousing solutions depending upon customer requirements. This service is crucial in preventing supply chain disruptions.
  • European and International Services: Their membership in the best distribution networks like Pall-Ex enables them to deliver efficient, reliable international freight forwarding services.

Quality Assurance

Hastings Freight's commitment to quality is evident from various ISO certifications. Proof of their excellence, these certifications showcase their dedication to maintaining their operational standards high.

Technology Integration

On reviewing their services, it's clear that Hastings Freight integrates technology into their operations seamlessly. Whether it's real-time sign-on-glass proof of delivery or integration with customers' own systems for transparency, they leverage technology to enhance their service quality.

A Sustainable Approach

Appreciably, they are committed to reducing the carbon footprint. Efforts in this direction are palpable in their everyday working, including their decision to join the Pallet Track network which eliminates the need to travel extensively for moving goods around.

Customer Service

Going beyond the call of duty, Hastings Freight seems to take immense pride in their customer service. The company’s friendly, professional team ensures quick resolution of queries and concerns. Moreover, they maintain transparency for efficient tracking of goods and provide proactive notifications regarding shipment status.

Final Impressions

To sum up, Hastings Freight differentiates itself by offering a wide range of services backed by certification and investment in technology. Definitely, they are worth considering for meeting your unique logistics requirements.

Hastings Freight Ltd reviews

3.5/536 reviews
  • on 06.05.2022

    Great service, would recommend for nationwide distribution.

  • on 08.04.2022

    Thanks so much for the flexibiilty with my delivery date. Driver was a nice man too. Really happy with the service. Cheers!

  • on 16.03.2022

    Hastings delivered a shower screen to me today and I have to say the professionalism from start to finish was superb. Their office phoned yesterday to ask which day I’d prefer to receive it, and today the driver phoned me with a time window of when I could expect him to arrive with it. He even took away the pallet for me. Superb service!

  • on 07.01.2022

    Five star all the way

  • on 23.10.2021

    I am a driver for the company (almost 8 years now). The drivers are friendly and will try there best to do all they can within reason and safety wise as they are single crew but what ppl must realise we deliver to many ppl and business and have a time scale we are only human. As for driving we are up against many challenges and there are a select few ppl that seem to see us coming and cut us up etc.

  • on 15.10.2021

    Whoever was driving the lorry reg: WX14 ZPH on 3rd September 2021 is a danger to the public and should not be on the road. If this is the quality of drivers they employ, I wouldn't go near this company!

  • on 21.07.2021

    Unfortunately a Hastings Freight lorry damaged our car attempting to drive down our narrow road. However, the driver and team at Hastings Freight (primarily Scott) took responsibility and were very professional to deal with.

  • on 18.06.2021

    Expecting a call back, still.... been days. Not great really is it..
    Suppose I'll use another company

  • on 03.06.2021

  • on 13.05.2021

    Hastings Freight Ltd lorry MAN (plate EY65FBE) driver created an emergency situation on the road, drove into the oncoming lane at high speed and did not stop after that. It's happened on Scarsdale Rd Sheffield 13rd May 2021 around 11am. Terrible behavior of driver, it's a not acceptable ! Going to report police as dangerous driving

  • on 25.04.2021

  • on 03.04.2021

    Staff very helpful ,

  • on 01.04.2021

  • on 29.03.2021

  • on 04.03.2021

  • on 02.03.2021

    This has to be the worst delivery company in history. Rude delivery driver blamed his own office, customer services blamed the supplier, dropped a thousand pound 400kg climbing frame on the curb outside and refused to push the pallet truck 10 ft up my drive to a carport. Problem with couriers is they absolutley don't care cause its the suppliers that send the items not the customer so customer service is appalling. AVOID AT ALL COSTS IF POSSIBLE

  • on 26.02.2021

    Worst experience I've ever had with a courier service. They work under palletways. I waited all day for them to come & collect my pallet only for the driver to refuse it & claimed it's on a step when it wasn't. The pallet was on the spot where it was first delivered BY THE SAME COMPANY!!! There is no kerb on my street but we hv a clear access to the back of the house which is directly ON THE STREET, where my builders hv used & all our deliveries for the building work was delivered through there including the said pallet!!! He didn't even bother to bring down his pallet jack from his van. He left me standing in shock while he drove off recklessly just the same way he arrived. Now I'm charged again for the same collection because he put it in the system as failed collection. When people hv bad things happen to them, they don't know karma is real! Someone will cut him out in his misdeeds one day because he is the most horrible person I ever came across!!! I don't know which company can let such a person handle their work, they must all be the same. This company should learn to train their drivers properly in the area of being helpful & considerate to customers, it goes a long way to helping great businesses. As for me, never again will I use them, NEVER!!!

  • on 18.12.2020

    abysmal lack of communications. I've told supplier not to use Hastings in future

  • on 29.11.2020

    Worked for the company for 7 years. I handed my notice in due too a change off heart as too how things where going and happening. Pays not too good for the amount off hours you work plus they owe me money from a bonus. Keep trying too contact them by text and phone but not one person gets back. I've been away now for a month and still waiting.

    Stay away unless your desperate because you will be treated like a number and not a worker. Shame it's come too this but bollex too it

  • on 07.10.2020

    Should have called to book a date. Instead just turned up at customers house out of the blue and dropped a 200kg stove off, kerbside for a single woman to take into a house. Phoned to ask why, they weren’t bothered in the slightest as they had fulfilled there drop off. WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY !!!!

  • on 19.08.2020

    Last week Hastings Freight delivered a piece of furniture for my company (unsigned) which they had completely snapped in half. We have CCTV evidence of dispatch and arrival but they say that they have no notes of transit damage and have been arguing ever since about liability and trying to mislead me even blatantly lied. I'm complaining to Trading Standards and any other relevant organisation.

  • on 06.08.2020

    I was expecting a delivery and called them for delivery time I left my mobile number and asked them to ring 15mins before. I was told it was the afternoon delivery 12.30-5. I phoned back at 2 to see if they could give me a time to be told they had tried to deliver at 11.38 but no one was there. It was rescheduled for the next day and I asked for a morning delivery and again asked them to phone me 15 mins before delivery. It was put on an afternoon again. It appears no one reads instructions and they are very unorganised would not recommend

  • on 03.07.2020

    Friendly and helpful service 5 stars will use again without hesitation

  • on 09.01.2020

  • on 13.12.2019

  • on 09.11.2019

  • on 05.10.2019

  • on 17.07.2019

    Fantastic driver, went above and beyond the usual required drop off.

  • on 13.09.2018

  • on 24.04.2018

    Prompt next day delivery, emailed me a 2 hour time slot on the day. Friendly driver and call centre staff. 5 star!

  • on 24.03.2018

  • on 16.02.2018

    JUST GREAT !

  • on 20.10.2017

    Good service, but international transport requires to know what CMR is and where goods goes.

  • on 16.06.2017

  • on 16.11.2016

Write a review