Sector
Wholesale and distribution
Pallets and mixed orders delivered from your warehouse to trade customers on dedicated vans, same day or booked in advance.
We move:
- Same-day to trade customers. An order picked this morning delivered this afternoon on a dedicated van.
- Tail-lift at every drop. Pallets lowered to the ground at shops and units with no forklift.
- Every UK postcode. One price for the route online, with multi-drop runs quoted by our team.
- Proof for your invoice. A photo and a signature from the customer at every delivery.
What wholesale customers move with us
Wholesalers and distributors of building products, electrical goods, catering supplies, packaging, tools, flooring, tyres and general trade goods move pallets and mixed orders from their warehouse to trade customers, and collect returns and stock from suppliers. Customers expect orders quickly and want a clear record. We run 25 vans up to 3.5 tonnes, from Smethwick to every UK postcode, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Trade customers often have no forklift and tight parking, and a wholesaler's own vans are full on the busy days. Our drivers put goods on the ground at the customer's door. Every job is one load on one dedicated vehicle, never co-loaded, GPS tracked. A photo and a signed proof of delivery come back for each drop, so disputes about what arrived are settled quickly.
Get a price for wholesale deliveries
Enter the postcodes and see the price straight away, or call 0121 663 7780 and talk to the dispatcher who will run the job. Lorries are quoted within minutes.
0121 663 7780 ยท info@uk-upd.co.uk
How a booking works
To book, enter the postcodes for an instant price on van routes. Ready now means collection within 30 to 60 minutes from your warehouse. Book in advance covers next-day trade deliveries. Multi-drop runs and regular daily work are quoted by our operations team. For full loads beyond a van, we arrange 7.5 tonne, 18 tonne and articulated vehicles through our carriers network.
Have ready your order or invoice number, the pallet or parcel count and weights, the customer's address, contact and opening hours, whether a tail-lift is needed at the drop, and any instructions the customer has given about where to leave goods. Tell us the name that should appear on the proof of delivery.
Wholesale delivery FAQ
Can you do a round of several trade customers?
Yes. Multi-drop runs are quoted by our team. Send the postcodes and the order of drops and we confirm a price.
Can you collect returns on the way back?
Yes, if booked as part of the job. Tell us at booking and the driver collects the return and brings it to your warehouse.
Do you need a booking the day before?
No. A van can be collecting within 30 to 60 minutes. Booking in advance helps on busy days but is not required.
Can you deliver regularly every day?
Yes. Regular and contract work is quoted by our team rather than online, so we can agree times and prices that suit the run.
The vehicles we use for wholesale work
From a single part in a small van to a full load on an artic through our carriers network.
Why choose UPD for wholesale deliveries?
- Pickup within the hour. Book now and we collect within 30 to 60 minutes, day or night.
- Dedicated vehicles. Never co-loaded, no depot transfers, no damage from other freight.
- Tail-lift on every Luton van. No forklift needed at collection or delivery.
- ADR trained. Dangerous goods carried in line with the UK regulations by ADR-trained drivers.
- Proof of delivery. Photo and signature in your inbox the moment the goods are off the van.
The UPD promise
When you book, a dedicated driver and vehicle are assigned to your consignment. We never co-load, we collect within the hour, and the proof of delivery is in your inbox before the van leaves.
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