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LWB Van Courier

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More length and space than a standard van, without the cost of a bigger vehicle. Collected within 60 minutes and delivered anywhere in the UK the same day.

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30,000+ Loads DeliveredCompleted movements60 Minute CollectionRapid responseDedicated VehiclesNo shared loadsSmall Van to ArticFull rangeUK & Europe CoverageNationwide reach24/7 Real PeopleAlways availableADR SpecialistsHazardous goodsTemperature ControlledClimate managedTrusted & CertifiedFully accreditedLive POD & TrackingReal time updates30,000+ Loads DeliveredCompleted movements60 Minute CollectionRapid responseDedicated VehiclesNo shared loadsSmall Van to ArticFull rangeUK & Europe CoverageNationwide reach24/7 Real PeopleAlways availableADR SpecialistsHazardous goodsTemperature ControlledClimate managedTrusted & CertifiedFully accreditedLive POD & TrackingReal time updates30,000+ Loads DeliveredCompleted movements60 Minute CollectionRapid responseDedicated VehiclesNo shared loadsSmall Van to ArticFull rangeUK & Europe CoverageNationwide reach24/7 Real PeopleAlways availableADR SpecialistsHazardous goodsTemperature ControlledClimate managedTrusted & CertifiedFully accreditedLive POD & TrackingReal time updates

Sonic Transport is a Birmingham based LWB van courier company, delivering long and high volume business loads UK wide. A long wheelbase van carries up to 1,200 kg or 3 euro pallets in a load space 3 to 4 metres long and 1.7 metres high, with live GPS tracking and ADR as an option. Loads are collected within 60 minutes and delivered the same day anywhere in the UK, guaranteed. Get a quote in 5 minutes by phone or online.

The plain answer

What is an LWB van?

LWB stands for long wheelbase. An LWB van is a full size panel van with a longer gap between the axles and so a longer load floor than a short wheelbase van. Ours have a load length of 3 to 4 metres, a load height of 1.7 metres and carry up to 1,200 kg or three euro pallets. It stays under 3.5 tonnes, so it has none of the licence or routing limits of a lorry and is the workhorse of most van courier and delivery services.

Our LWB Van at a glance
Load length3 to 4 m
Load width1.2 m
Load height1.7 m
Payload1,200 kg
Euro pallets3
Gross vehicle weightUp to 3,500 kg
Tail liftNo
Driver licenceStandard car licence (Category B)

Load space measured inside the vehicle. Payload is the weight of goods it can carry.

What an LWB van is typically used for

Real examples of the jobs we send this vehicle on every week.

  • Pipe, conduit and timber

    Long lengths for trade and construction customers, carried inside and secured.

  • Furniture and appliances

    Kitchen units, office furniture and white goods for trade and retail.

  • Exhibition stands

    Display panels and event kit that need length and headroom.

  • ADR consignments

    Small quantities of dangerous goods moved by an ADR trained driver.

What an LWB van cannot do

An LWB van cannot carry items over about 4 metres, loads above 1,200 kg or more than three euro pallets. It has no tail lift, so heavy items need a forklift or loading help at each end.

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LWB Van questions answered

An LWB van is a long wheelbase panel van. Our LWB vans have a load length of 3 to 4 m, a load height of 1.7 m and carry up to 1,200 kg or three euro pallets on a standard car licence.

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Recent LWB Van Deliveries

Long and high volume loads we've moved by LWB van for businesses across the UK

Galvanized steel ducting sections loaded in the back of a cargo van ready for delivery
Birmingham

Galvanized Steel Ducting Sections Delivered by Cargo Van for an HVAC Job

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Flat packed goods strapped securely inside a cargo van for a full day delivery
Birmingham

Cargo Van Full Day Delivery of Flat Packed Goods

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Oversized flat packed item strapped to wooden pallets inside a secure delivery van
General Freight

Van Delivery of Oversized Flat Packed Item

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Burger King
Sainsbury's
Screwfix
Hilton
Toolstation
Popeyes
Pret A Manger
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Long wheelbase van specifications

The LWB bridges the gap between a standard van and a larger commercial vehicle. Generous load length, high roof clearance and a meaningful payload make it the most commercially intelligent choice for freight that has outgrown a shorter van.

Length
3 to 4 m
Width
1.2 m
Height
1.7 m
Payload
1,200 kg
Pallet capacity
3 euro pallets
Tracking
Live GPS

When to choose an LWB van

  • Long sections of pipe, conduit, timber or aluminium extrusions
  • Furniture, fitted kitchen components and large appliances
  • Exhibition and event materials that need length and headroom
  • Bulk lightweight stock that cubes out before it weights out
  • Medical equipment and catering furniture deliveries
  • High volume consignments into locations with access restrictions

Optional Features

Extras available on request to match the specific demands of your load.

  • ADRTrained drivers and equipment for moving dangerous goods.

What a Long Wheelbase Van Actually Gives You

The long wheelbase van is one of the most capable and practical vehicles in the light commercial range. With a payload of up to 1,200 kg, a load length of 3 to 4 metres and a load height of 1.7 metres, it bridges the gap between a standard van and a larger commercial vehicle in a way that delivers genuine operational value. For loads that are too long, too bulky or too voluminous for a short wheelbase van but do not require the complexity, cost or routing considerations of a vehicle over 3.5 tonnes, the LWB is frequently the most commercially intelligent choice available. Businesses that regularly move lengthy items, high volume consignments or loads that benefit from the additional cubic capacity will find the LWB handles their freight more efficiently and more cost effectively than any adjacent vehicle in the range.

Built for Loads That Need Length, Volume and Headroom

The practical applications of a long wheelbase van are wide ranging and highly specific to the kinds of freight that cause problems for other vehicle types. Long lengths of pipe, conduit, timber, steel sections and aluminium extrusions that cannot be cut for transport sit comfortably in an LWB where they would overhang or simply not fit in a shorter vehicle. Furniture, fitted kitchen components, large appliances and retail display units benefit from the additional floor length and high roof clearance that prevents damage from forced loading into a space that is marginally too small. Exhibition and event materials, medical equipment, catering furniture and bulk lightweight stock that cubes out before it weights out all make excellent use of the LWB's generous internal volume. For loads where dimensions rather than weight are the primary challenge, the long wheelbase van removes the problem cleanly and efficiently.

The Access Advantages of a Van at the Capacity of Something Larger

One of the most significant commercial advantages of the LWB van is that despite its considerable carrying capacity, it retains the access profile of a light commercial vehicle rather than a larger goods vehicle. It does not require an HGV licensed driver. It is not subject to the same routing restrictions as vehicles over 3.5 tonnes. It can access delivery points, car parks, loading bays and urban locations that would turn a larger vehicle away, and it can do so while carrying a load that would have previously required a vehicle with far more complicated logistics behind it. For clients delivering into city centres, hospital sites, retail parks, educational establishments and other locations where larger vehicles face access restrictions or time window limitations, the LWB van delivers the capacity they need without the access headaches they were trying to avoid.

Whatever the Load, We Have You Covered

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Small Van

Small Van

Dimensions 1.5 m x 1.2 m x 1.1 m
Payload 350 kg
Pallet Capacity 1 pallet
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Professionally Handled on Every Job, Regardless of Load Complexity

The range of freight that moves in long wheelbase vans is some of the most varied and demanding in light commercial transport. Fragile items packed to their limits, long unwieldy loads that require careful securing, high value goods that need precise handling and bulky consignments that take experience to load efficiently and safely are all part of what our drivers manage on LWB jobs every day. That experience shows in how a load is assessed before collection, how it is loaded and secured for transit and how it is handled at the delivery point. An LWB van arriving at your customer's premises with a well loaded, properly secured and undamaged consignment is not an accident. It is the result of experienced, professional handling from a team that understands commercial freight and takes the responsibility of carrying it seriously every single time.

Our Standards

Operational Excellence, Every Delivery

The benchmarks that set us apart, built on reliability, compliance and a commitment to your supply chain.

60 Minute Collection

Collections within the hour, so your urgent consignments are moving without delay.

Dedicated Vehicles

Your goods travel alone. No shared loads, no detours, no risk of damage in transit.

24/7 Real People

Speak to a real person day or night. Our UK based operations team is always available to support your deliveries.

Live POD & Tracking

Live GPS tracking and instant proof of delivery with photos, signatures and timestamps on every job.

ADR Specialists

Licensed ADR drivers and vehicles for hazardous goods, Classes 2 to 9, with Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser support.

30,000+ Loads Delivered

A proven track record of reliable, on time deliveries trusted by leading brands and SMEs across the UK.

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UK & European Logistics

Connecting the UK. Every Day.

A nationwide transport network delivering reliable, flexible and cost effective logistics.

  • Approved Partner Network

    Vetted vehicles nationwide

  • Same & Next Day

    UK wide coverage

  • FORS Ready

    Compliant & trusted

  • UK Wide

    Network coverage

  • 8 Key Locations

    National connectivity

  • 60 Minutes

    Typical urgent collection

  • 24/7

    Operations support

Birmingham

Our HQ & logistics hub

London

Same day deliveries across the capital

Manchester

Northern distribution coverage

Leeds

Yorkshire & North East routes

Bristol

South West coverage

Glasgow

Haulage across Scotland

Belfast

Northern Ireland coverage

Dublin

Republic of Ireland services

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Frequently Asked Questions

The LWB bridges the gap in a way that delivers genuine operational value. It offers meaningfully more length and cubic capacity than a shorter van while retaining the access profile of a light commercial vehicle, without the HGV licence requirement, routing restrictions or logistical complexity that comes with vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.