Direct by name. Direct by nature.

The straight route between your goods and where they need to be.

Direct Link Haulage is an Edinburgh-based courier and haulage business built around one idea: fewer handoffs, faster answers, and a real person who picks up the phone. We run contracted network routes for major carriers alongside same-day and one-off jobs — the same reliability, whoever's asking.

Collection Delivered

What we move

From a single urgent parcel to a standing weekly contract, we scale to the job rather than making the job fit a fixed service.

Same-day

Urgent collection & delivery

Booked and moving within the hour where possible. Ideal for documents, parts, or anything that can't wait for a next-day slot.

Scheduled

Standing contract runs

Regular routes for businesses with predictable dispatch — daily, weekly, or custom schedules with a fixed point of contact.

Network contracts

Carrier & network route work

Contracted collection and delivery routes run to a national carrier's standards — tracked, on time, and accountable at every drop.

Man & van

Larger or awkward loads

Pallets, furniture, and multi-drop jobs that need more than a parcel van and a five-minute handover.

Why we started this

Direct Link Haulage was founded by two people with years of experience in the courier industry who wanted more than just a job in someone else's van. We wanted to work for ourselves, build something that was actually ours, and put that experience into a business we could be proud of long after the first delivery.

That's still what drives how we run things day to day — not chasing volume for its own sake, but building something that lasts, one job done properly at a time.

How a booking runs

No account required to get moving — most first-time customers book by phone or the form below and are collected the same day.

01

Tell us the job

Pickup, drop-off, size, and timing — by phone or email.

02

Confirm the price

A straight quote back, usually within the hour, with no hidden add-ons.

03

We collect

A driver arrives in the agreed window and handles loading and paperwork.

04

Delivered & confirmed

You get confirmation the moment it's handed over at the other end.

Why businesses stick with us

We're small on purpose — it means you talk to the person actually moving your goods, not a call centre reading a screen.

  • Direct communication

    You speak to the driver or the owner, not a ticketing system.

  • No long-term contracts required

    Use us for one job or every day — pricing stays fair either way.

  • Local knowledge

    We know Edinburgh's one-ways, loading windows, and building access — so timings hold up.

  • Fully insured, properly run

    Registered Ltd company, VAT registered, hire & reward insurance, and checked drivers — every job.

  • Vetted for national carrier standards

    We run contracted routes to the compliance, tracking, and timing standards major carrier networks require — the same discipline applies to every customer.

EDINBURGH

Common questions

Anything else, just call or email — but here's what people usually ask first.

Do you cover areas outside Edinburgh?

Yes. We regularly work across the Lothians and central Scotland, with network routes extending further as part of our carrier contract work. Get in touch to confirm a specific area.

Do I need an account to book a job?

No. Most one-off and first-time bookings are arranged directly by phone or email — no account or sign-up required.

How quickly can you collect something?

Same-day jobs can often be collected within the hour, depending on current availability. Contact us directly and we'll confirm what's realistic for your timing.

Are you insured?

Yes. We're a registered Ltd company, VAT registered, and carry hire & reward insurance for the goods we transport.

What if my delivery is delayed?

We'll contact you directly as soon as we're aware of anything affecting your job — you won't be left chasing an update.

Are you taking on new customers right now?

It depends on current capacity alongside our contracted network work — the best way to find out is to contact us directly and we'll be straight with you about what we can fit in.