Barnes Transport Services
Barnes Transport Services

Our Team

Adrian Barnes

Managing Director

With an exceptional career spanning over three decades in Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) driving, our Managing Director is the driving force behind Barnes Transport Services. His wealth of experience serves as the cornerstone of our commitment to excellence.

Our Managing Director boasts an impeccable track record, characterized by his unwavering dedication to safe and reliable transportation. His extensive expertise ensures that each vehicle entrusted to us is treated with the utmost care and precision, from the moment it leaves your possession until its safe arrival.

Beyond the Road:

Notably, Adrian has extended his expertise to serve as a volunteer and fleet transport officer for his local mountain rescue team. Having held the post since 2015 this role underscores his commitment to precision, reliability, and the well-being of those he serves. These values resonate in every aspect of Barnes Transport Services.

A Multifaceted Skill Set:

Adrian vision for Barnes Transport is to go well beyond the minimum expectations if ever aspect. Leading fro the from he holds a portfolio of certificates that reflect his diverse experience and dedication to road safety. From Advanced Driving Certification to numerous professional driving certificates such as ADR certification allowing him to transport hazardous goods he has spent his career transporting an array of goods, including steel, chemicals, vehicles, plant, and machinery, his expertise covers a wide spectrum of transportation needs.

Customer-Centric Focus:

Whilst our team have the skills to transport a variety of items our focus is on vehicle transportation. Above all, our Managing Director’s vision centers on delivering unparalleled service to our valued customers. This commitment is at the heart of our operations, ensuring that every vehicle we transport receives the highest level of care and attention, every step of the way.

With Barnes Transport Services, you’re not just receiving a transportation solution – you’re embracing the legacy of an industry expert who prioritizes safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction above all else.

Stephanie

Transport Specialist

Stephanie, a trailblazing presence at Barnes Transport Services, is an embodiment of expertise and precision in the world of vehicle transportation.

Having honed her skills as a British Army trained HGV driver, Stephanie brings a unique blend of discipline, dedication, and tactical finesse to the team. Her experience is a testament to her commitment to excellence and her unwavering focus on safety. Needless to say when it comes to driving and transporting vehicles Stephanie has moved everything you can imagine from Tanks to troop carriers through to more mundane plant and supplies. As you can imagine with such a wealth of experience there is very little in civilian life that will present any problems for Stephanie to move.

Working hand in hand Adrian, Stephanie and Dave form a formidable team that orchestrates the seamless movement of vehicles across the UK and beyond. Their combined skill sets create a synergy that guarantees expert handling and care for each vehicle entrusted to Barnes Transport Services. Stephanie’s journey from the British Army to the forefront of vehicle transport is a testament to her resilience and dedication. As a part of our team, she embodies the values of precision, organisation, and unwavering commitment to our customers’ satisfaction. With Stephanie your vehicle’s journey is in the hands of a remarkable transport specialist that truly cares.

Dave

Transport Specialist

Dave is a highly experienced transport professional whose career has been built on years of long-haul vehicle movements across the UK and Europe.

He has spent much of his working life transporting cars for prestigious racing events and high-profile automotive activities, where precision, timing, and absolute care are non-negotiable. Operating in these environments demands more than driving skill, it requires planning, mechanical sympathy, situational awareness, and the ability to adapt calmly when conditions change.

Long-distance and cross-border transport is second nature to Dave. Tight schedules, unfamiliar routes, complex logistics, and challenging conditions are all part of the landscape he knows intimately. Over time, this depth of exposure has meant there is very little he has not encountered, and even less that he cannot move safely, legally, and with confidence.

What truly defines Dave is his consistency. Vehicles arrive when they should, in the condition they should, because problems are anticipated rather than reacted to. From high-value race cars to specialist vehicles, Dave understands what it takes to move assets that matter and why trust is earned through outcomes, not promises.

At Barnes Transport Services, Dave represents experience you can rely on. When your vehicle is with Dave, it is being handled by someone who has genuinely seen it all and knows exactly how to keep it safe every mile of the journey.

Adrianna

Transport Manager & Planner

Adrianna, our office manager, is the backbone of our operations at Barnes Transport. She expertly oversees client accounts, manages finance administration, and handles all back-office contracts and tasks with precision.

Highly organised and exceptional with customers, Adrianna ensures that every interaction is smooth and professional, making her a favorite among our clients.

As our Transport Manager, Adrianna oversees a realm that’s pivotal to our existence – the smooth functioning of our operations. She holds the Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (TM CPC), ensuring that every aspect of our transport activities adheres to the highest standards of compliance and safety.

Her vigilance and attention to detail are the cornerstones of our operational integrity.

Her dedication and efficiency make her an invaluable asset to our team, and we are fortunate to have someone who consistently enhances our service standards.

Operator License

If you looking for a company to transport your vehicle ensure they are doing it right and following industry standard. The corner stone of this in the transport industry is the Operator License.

What is the Operator License

It serves as the regulatory framework that governs and legitimises the operation of commercial vehicles on public roads. This license is essential for demonstrating our compliance with safety, operational, and environmental regulations.

At Barnes Transports we operate ;

  • Daily Vehicle Maintenance Check
  • Regular Independant Vehicle Maintainance Inspections
  • Annual Vehicle MOTs
  • Tacographs fitted to all transport vehicle and strict adherence to driver hours and safety
  • Vehicles fitted with GPS monitoring driver standards
  • Vehicles fitted with dash cameras for driver safety and monitoring of driving standards
  • We are committed to driver standards and practices of eco-friendly driving as taught in advanced driving courses. Not only is it good for our fleet, but it is also friendly on our fuel bills and the environment.
  • We are proud members of the Road Haulage Association which is the only trade association dedicated solely to road haulage and is responsible for campaigning, advice, training, information and business services that all drive improvements across the haulage industry.
  • Our operator license is managed by our Managing Director, Adrian Barnes who is always looking to improve our driver safety whilst improving our impact on the environment.