Frequently Asked Questions

Call us, on 0800 019 12 11, and one of our Customer Liaison Managers will discuss your logistical requirements with you.

No. While accounts can be opened upon assessing your company’s logistical requirements, it is nevertheless non-obligatory to have an account; we accept most major credit cards. Call 0800 019 12 11 for more information.

Yes. We provide FREE insurance cover for all items, up to the value of £20,000. For higher valued items, upon request, an additional fee can provide you with extended insurance cover up to the value of £250,000.

Yes. All our couriers carry sack-barrows, enabling them to carry your consignments directly from your requested location within your work place.

Yes. All our couriers carry sack-barrows, enabling easy transportation of your item[s], directly from our van to your requested recipient.

Lightning Logistics have several logistics services available to help your business. From medical courier services, to warehouse, storage and fulfilment services, we have everything you need to get your goods to where they need to be securely and on time.
We provide everything you would expect to get from a professional B2B logistics partner, but, as a family-run business we like to think we are a little bit different. When you partner with Lightning Logistics you get an exceptional level of service as standard, but we can also create a bespoke logistics package that is just right for your business. We also guarantee to meet your deadline come rain or shine and yet, unlike many larger logistic companies, we are always available on the end of the phone if you have any queries.

Many of our drivers have been with us for many years, so we get to know them very well. What does this mean for you? Well, quite simply it means we can GUARANTEE you can trust them to meet your deadline. Whether a full van or single package, your fragile or confidential item gets a dedicated service, every time.

Yes, Lightning Logistics offers a range of specialist logistics services. In addition to our standard courier and storage services, we also offer services such as reverse logistics.

The term “reverse logistics” refers to the supply chain process of returning products from end users back through the supply chain and back to the supplier

At Lightning Logistics, we understand the importance of timely and reliable delivery services. That is why we offer a guaranteed courier and logistics delivery service to ensure that your goods arrive at their destination on time, every time, even if this means getting up extra early!

As a B2B logistics solution provider, we have worked with several large companies such as Sky, TalkTalk, BT, City of York Council, NEC and many more.
We have developed strong partnerships with these companies by consistently delivering on what we promise. We are confident we can do the same for you too.

Lightning Logistics collect and deliver all around the UK. If you need a local logistics company that operates nationally, then contact us today. Whether you need a small package transporting a short distance, or you require large-scale logistics services that span the entire country, we can help.

When it comes to value, usually you will choose a logistics provider based on areas such as service offering, customer experience, cost and time. To ensure you are getting great value for money, we suggest looking for a provider who can support you across various aspects, from warehousing and storage to delivery. Where we have proved we can add real value time and time again, is to offer advice on how we can save your business money. This is especially important if you are an SME and managing your cash flow can sometimes be a challenge.

You will already have plenty to think about when it comes to managing your supply chain. Let us help lighten the load. Our warehouse and storage and fulfilment facility is ready to store your high value equipment, inventory and supplies, ready for when our delivery team transports it to where you need it to be. By partnering with a company like Lightning logistics, you don’t need to worry about having your own warehouse facilities or paying for an expensive location. We can take care of this for you.
Our warehouse is located on site, near York, conveniently located near main motorways and has plenty of space to accommodate whatever you need.

Making the right choice when deciding who to go with for your business logistics can have a positive knock-on effect on your overall business operations. By partnering with us we can help your organisation take advantage of more cost – effective shipping of high value or confidential goods. We can help you understand how best to consolidate your deliveries to avoid unnecessary business costs and by taking advantage of our warehouse and storage service, you can enjoy lower shipping costs and shorter lead times.

We don’t offer international shipping at the moment, but we do work with some other businesses that do - we would be more than happy to put you in contact with their friendly team.

Our responsive office team is always at the end of the phone, ready to make any changes like this in real-time.

Once you have an account set up with us, we send out our invoices weekly for you to pay at your convenience within our 30-day payment terms. If you need something more ad-hoc, then you are more than welcome to pay by debit or credit card.

You can visit our quote page on our website and fill in a quick form and a member of the team will get back in touch. Alternatively, you are more than welcome to give our office team a quick call and they will be able to give you a quote straight away.

We have never lost or damaged a customer’s consignment. However, we do have comprehensive insurance for all goods in transit, covering up to £250,000.