New additions to Monaghan Freight fleet
27/11/2025
Established in 2014 by father-and-son Dermot and Stephen Monaghan, Monaghan Freight Ltd has grown into one of the leading specialists in the transportation of abnormal loads, machinery and project cargo within Ireland, the UK and Europe.
Based in Tempo, Co. Fermanagh, the family-run business continues to grow from strength to strength by providing professional transport services and solutions for Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe.
The FORS-accredited company employs 21 people and has a shipping office in London. Its clients are wide and varied, and include many large blue-chip companies. As part of the EPN (Exclusive Project Network), PLA (Project Logistics Alliance) and OOG (Out of Gauge) Network, Monaghan Freight Ltd is focused on becoming a global name in project logistics.
“We specialise in the movement of oversized loads, machinery and equipment across Ireland, the UK and Europe,” Stephen Monaghan explains.
“We transport everything from generators, heavy plant and machinery, cranes, tanks, quarry and recycling equipment to industrial engines, boats, wind farm components, modular homes and all sorts of weird and wonderful cargo. We move a lot of data centre units. We have a truck and a trailer for every job.”
Offering a friendly, efficient and cost-effective service, Monaghan Freight Ltd utilises a comprehensive range of specialist vehicles, trailers and lifting equipment. The company runs a top-class fleet of 10 trucks and 30 trailers to ensure complete customer satisfaction. The trucks consist of eight Volvo and two Renault, while the trailers are a mix of Faymonville MAX Trailers, Dennison flats and extendables, Goldhofer all-steers, Nooteboom low loaders and a Broshuis three-axle extendable wafer bed, with a 380mm running height and compression joint.
As part of its continued modernisation and replenishment programme, the specialist transport company recently took delivery of two brand new Volvo FH540s – a 6x2 Tag 80 Ton and a 6x4 150 Ton – from Dennison Commercials. Decked out in the company’s trademark black and white livery, both trucks are equipped with 13L 540HP engines, Globetrotter cabs, full air suspension, black edition interiors, factory chassis side skirts, 3.2 wheelbase and all driving comforts, including fridge, microwave and TV.
The stunning new arrivals are also fitted with additional light bars, perimeter kits, invertors and a 150T stinger plate and hitch. An 80T slider and rear closure plate was fitted by C Tech Engineering, while the graphics were completed by Jonny Blair.
The modern fleet is very much at the heart of the operation, with all trucks and trailers preserved in immaculate condition at all times. “While we carry out some maintenance and servicing ourselves, most of it is done through Dennison Commercials’ Dungannon depot and MK Truck Repairs here in Tempo, which is our local Renault dealership,” Stephen says.
Behind the wheel of every Monaghan Freight Ltd truck is a reliable, experienced and courteous driver. “Our drivers are the best in the business. They always deliver the goods,” he asserts.
The company can also look after permits and pilot / escort cars for third parties. Permits are required in Ireland, the UK and Europe when your abnormal / exceptional / oversize transport exceeds the following dimensions: 16.50m long x 2.80m wide x 4m high x 44,000kg (gross). Permit application and approval times vary in different constitutions, but Monaghan Freight Ltd’s strong-bonded relationship with all contacts in police, highway agencies and local authorities ensures a smooth transition during the application and approval process.
As a member of the EPN, PLA and OOG Network, the company provides an exceptional global shipping service. The EPN was founded in April 2021 with the clear vision to form a global group of high-class experts in the field of project – and heavy lift – logistics. The network is made by professionals for professionals that possess outstanding know-how in project logistics.
The quality control of EPN’s members result in a specific and exclusive business environment. Potential members must undergo a strict admissions procedure to meet entry requirements. This produces a first-class, high-quality business network. EPN’s partners add special value to its members by providing strategic business opportunities that help their businesses to leap forward to a competitive advantage.
The strategic vision of EPN is to go much further for its members than simply holding an AGM. It wants members to find the right partner in every corner of the world and to establish qualitative and long-lasting business relationships.
PLA was founded in 2016 by industry experts around the globe to address the special demands of project freight forwarding for small and mid-sized enterprises. PLA is an independent network specifically designed to form a global alliance of Project Cargo experts. The alliance connects the very best people, agents and companies in the industry in one network. PLA’s mission is to build on the expertise that its members jointly possess, focusing on maintaining high quality service and furthering the unique knowledge required to service the project forwarding industry appropriately. By creating a platform on which solely industry experts can communicate and collaborate, PLA strives to be the pinnacle towards which the industry aspires.
OOG Network aims to be an exclusive association of the finest and most reliable freight forwarders covering every country. In return, the network guarantees to every member support and assistance in any fields dealing with institutions (Chamber of Commerce, Customhouse and Port Authority), potential agents, clients and providers in order to grow knowledge, competences and business.
For this reason, the OOG Network has availed itself of several advisors in technical, administrative, financial and legal fields in order that its members can find answers to their needs.
In summary, Monaghan Freight Ltd prides itself on its professional, dependable, trustworthy, value-for-money and unrivalled service. Stephen and Dermot would like to take this opportunity to thank their clients and suppliers for their continued support as well as their drivers for their dedication, hard work and expertise.
Monaghan Freight Ltd
19 Creagh Road,
Tattykeeran,
Tempo,
Co. Fermanagh,
BT94 3FW.
Telephone: +44 (0) 28 895 41918
Mobile: +44 (0) 774 66 33103
Email: [email protected]
First published in Irish Trucker magazine November/December 2025, Vol 28-6
