Materials Handling

Published on: 4th August 2016

Transport Solutions for the Materials Handling Sector – Engineered for Equipment, Safety & Efficiency

At Sterling, we manufacture  beavertail trucks to meet the demands of the materials handling industry. Whether you’re moving forklifts, pallet trucks, telehandlers, or other warehouse and handling equipment, our vehicle bodies are designed to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable transport—helping logistics providers, hire companies, and manufacturers keep goods moving smoothly.

Recommended: The Sterling Combiload Plant Body

For operations requiring both robustness and flexibility, the Sterling Combiload plant body offers an all-in-one transport solution engineered for the materials handling sector. Available on rigid chassis from 14 to 32 tonnes, the Combiload is ideal for moving heavy-duty access platforms, telehandlers, and warehouse machinery.

Featuring a double flip ramp, multiple lashing points, and a build tailored to your fleet’s profile, the Combiload ensures safe, fast, and reliable loading – even in high-pressure environments. Whether you’re running daily site deliveries or managing a diverse hire fleet, the Combiload delivers the performance and efficiency needed to keep your operations moving.

Built to Handle Forklifts, Telehandlers & Handling Equipment

The materials handling sector requires transport solutions that are both heavy-duty and highly adaptable. From yard deliveries to site-to-site movement, Sterling bodies are designed with the right balance of strength, stability, and functionality.

Our builds are ideal for transporting:

• Forklift trucks and pallet stackers

• Telehandlers and side loaders

• Scissor lifts and compact access platforms

• Warehouse racking systems and industrial crates

• Material bins, packaging machines, and conveyors

Whether you run a hire fleet or operate in warehouse logistics, our vehicles offer the durability and customisation needed to carry sensitive, valuable, or oversized equipment.

Trusted by Logistics, Hire & Industrial Operators

We support businesses across the UK involved in:

• Forklift hire and sales

• Warehouse and distribution logistics

• Construction and utilities support

• Industrial machinery servicing and delivery

Whether you’re making time-sensitive deliveries or managing a national fleet, our vehicle bodies provide the safety, speed, and durability that your operations demand.

We work with companies such as:

• Acton Supplies

• PJ Forktrucks

• B&S Fork Lifts

  and many more.

Why the Materials Handling Sector Chooses Sterling

• Built for powered and non-powered equipment

• Safe loading design to minimise operator risk

• Tailored builds to suit fleet profiles and cargo needs

• Proven performance in urban, rural, and on-site environments

Keep Your Materials Moving with Sterling

If you’re transporting forklifts, telehandlers, or warehouse machinery, Sterling provides the purpose-built vehicles you can rely on. Contact our team today to discuss a bespoke beavertail truck or plant body for your materials handling fleet – and discover why we’re trusted by transport and logistics operators across the UK.