About Us

 

Forest Freight Limited was established in 1972 and based in Barking, Essex. The company's first vehicle was a Ford Transit. This quickly progressed within five years to a fleet of 16 vehicles, including two artics. In 1974, the first freehold property was purchased at 4,000 sq ft. Over the ensuing years, 4 more freehold sites were purchased with land in Rainham, Essex becoming our present day facility and more recently, our South Kirkby acquisition.

 

The company has established a strong foothold with the shipping and forwarding industries from recommendations of service.

 

Forest Freight Facts:

 

  • First employee was Bert Thorne
  • First delivery was from the cargo terminal at Stratford, London to Tilbury Docks, Essex
  • Selection from Daimler Chrysler Europe to pilot the fleetboard telematics system
  • £50k IT investment in 2007
  • In 2003 opened our own workshop to manage the Mercedes fleet
  • £250k IT investment in 2002 taking Forest Freight to the forefront of transport technology
  • Specialist/customer specific training provided
  • Drivers handbook stating good working practices and health/safety procedures
  • Working with the local community and young adults (Trident Scheme)