As winter loosens its grip and the mornings get lighter, there’s a noticeable shift around Tarleton and the surrounding West Lancashire countryside. The land begins to move again.
Fields that looked quiet just weeks ago are now alive with activity. Tractors roll out at first light. Planters are calibrated. Soil is prepared. Spring is officially underway and for our local farming community, that means one thing: it’s go time.
Spring is one of the busiest periods in the agricultural calendar. Across Tarleton, Hesketh Bank, Banks and the surrounding rural roads, we see increased tractor and machinery movements. Equipment is transported between fields, fertiliser is delivered, and planting operations ramp up quickly.
As a logistics company operating in the heart of this region, TWS Transport understands how important this period is. We encourage all road users to be patient and mindful. These movements are not an inconvenience — they are the very start of the food chain.
From Field to Fork – Understanding the Supply Chain
- Growing & Harvesting – Local farms prepare, plant and nurture crops ranging from leafy greens and salads to root vegetables and brassicas.
- Packing & Processing – Once harvested, produce is transported to packhouses where it is washed, graded, packaged and prepared for retail.
- Distribution – Temperature-controlled transport and precise scheduling ensure freshness is maintained as goods move to regional distribution centres.
- Retail Delivery – From RDCs, produce is delivered to supermarkets and stores across the UK, ready for customers’ weekly shops.
Where TWS Fits In
As a North West-based transport operator, TWS plays a key role in the middle of this supply chain.
We support movements from packhouses to distribution centres, provide refrigerated trailer haulage for temperature-sensitive produce, and manage time-critical deliveries into major RDCs nationwide.
Fresh produce logistics requires precision. Delivery windows are tight. Temperature compliance is critical. Planning must be exact.
With 16 trucks and 24 fridge trailers under management, our focus remains simple: keep produce moving efficiently, compliantly and on time.
Supporting Local Industry
Tarleton and the surrounding areas are well known for high-quality agricultural production. The relationship between farming and haulage is collaborative and essential.
Farmers grow it. Packhouses prepare it. We move it. Retailers sell it.
As spring gathers pace, we are proud to support the agricultural heartbeat of our local community and ensure that what’s grown here reaches tables across the country.
Spring represents growth and momentum — and for TWS Transport, it means being ready to support the increased demand that follows.
