D.R. Macleod Ltd

12/07/2024

Our group continues to offer commercial property development and & rental, along with container sales, hire and self storage.

However, further to our transfer of the Haulage operations to DFDS in 2023 please ensure you direct Haulage enquiries to DFDS. (Contact details below)

Please feel free to contact us about any enquiries relating to the history of our haulage business or if you have any enquiries about use of our images/livery etc as rights to these have been retained.

DFDS continue to use the same depot telephone numbers as were operated under D.R. Macleod Ltd (with the exception of Glasgow), however there are new e-mail addresses. Contact details for DFDS are as follows:

Stornoway 01851 705217 / [email protected]
Inverness 01463 715217 / [email protected]
Lochmaddy 01876 500 800 / [email protected]
Glasgow 01698 552 500 (Select Option '1') / [email protected]

Further contact information and details on the transfer can be found at the address below:
www.dfds.com/en-gb/freight-ferries-and-logistics/acquisitions/drmacleod

Also on our own website at:
www.drmacleod.net

31/05/2023

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A reminder to all our valued customers, we have moved our Glasgow Western Isles operation from Eurocentral and joined our new colleagues here in Middleton Avenue!

Find us here 📍
9 Middleton Avenue,
Strutherhill Industrial Estate,
Larkhall,
ML9 2TL
01698 552502
[email protected]

05/04/2023

D.R. Macleod has operated for 42 years. With our distinctive yellow and blue livery, our vehicles have become a consistent sight on the roads of Scotland. We have always tried to put the needs of our staff and customers at the heart of what we do and as a business we will continue to do so.

Our business was founded in 1981 by D.R. Macleod with one vehicle when he bought an ex coal board Leyland Reiver. Growing the business, he took on general haulage work and small deliveries, eventually starting the first daily express service between Inverness and Lewis. The company has continued to grow ever since, now operating a fleet of over 70 vehicles and 90 trailers carrying all manner of goods across the country, also offering the same daily express service between Glasgow and Lewis, transporting everything from individual packages to multiple full loads for national and multinational companies.

We are very proud of what D.R. accomplished in his life time. He was proud to serve the community where he lived, and was especially proud of his workforce. He described the business as only being as good as the people you have, and that we are fortunate to have very good people.

Over the years we have developed a successful partnership with DFDS, and in 2019 D.R. Macleod and DFDS were in advanced talks for DFDS to take over the running of the business. Had it not been for the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic the deal would have likely already concluded in 2020.

Although, unfortunately, D.R. is no longer with us, we are now continuing on with his plans to pass the running of the haulage business to DFDS. We too believe that DFDS will be suitable stewards for the business going forwards. We feel they share the same values that we do, both as employers who will continue looking after the workforce of whom we are very proud, and as a business that will support and serve local communities with the high standards of service we have prided ourselves on.

Business will continue as normal and customers should see no disruptions to the services we provide as we transition the business into the hands of DFDS. You will also still see our yellow and blue colours for some years to come. We will be continuing to work with DFDS over the coming months and support them going forward.

The Macleod Family

14/03/2023

We are experiencing high call volumes to local depots to check ferry timetables & service status.

Our staff do not have early access to this information. To check ferry timetables after disruption please use the link below:

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23/12/2022

DR Macleod would like to thank all our customers, colleagues and followers for their continued support throughout 2022. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and happy New Year. "Mòran Taing"

13/12/2022

An Accounts Assistant is required with an immediate start for our head office based in Stornoway. Previous experience of working in a busy office would be advantageous.

The ideal candidate will be able to work within a busy transport or accounts office. The applicant should exhibit high standards, excellent communication skills, and have an ability to take initiative, deal with customers and prioritize daily tasks. Ability to work within a team and co-ordinate with our other depots would be very important along with a strong ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities
• Communicate with customers and other depots via email & telephone
• Complete invoicing from both Sage & RoadRunner for our customer accounts
• Entering jobs onto RoadRunner transport software
• Provide ad hoc support around office as needed

Qualifications
Strong interpersonal, customer service and communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Good IT skills
• Ideally have previous experience using RoadRunner or similar Transport and Logistics Software
• Ideally have previous experience using Sage Accountancy Package

Please contact Rebecca for more information on 01851 705217 or send a CV with covering letter to [email protected]

www.drmacleod.net

08/12/2022

Our website is back in action!
Apologies for any inconvenience!

08/12/2022

We are currently experiencing technical problems with our website - we anticipate this being resolved this afternoon. If you have any queries or questions in the meantime please don't hesitate to call us on 01851 705217 or email [email protected]

07/11/2022

We are currently working on our 2023 D.R. Macleod Ltd calendar and would like to invite you to submit any photos you have of our vehicles for consideration. Any pictures selected for inclusion will get a calendar sent out to the photographer.

Any pictures submitted may be used in promotional materials or advertising.

21/10/2022

Our new Glasgow depot is now complete!

We are relocating as of 24/10/22.

Our New address is:
D.R. Macleod Ltd
6 Condor Glen
Eurocentral
Motherwell
ML1 4UY

Please ensure any deliveries/drop offs/collections 24/10/22 then on are from this new address.

10/10/2022

Delivery Drivers required at our Lochmaddy Depot
(van) interested parties can contact Douglas on 01876500800 or email a CV and covering letter to [email protected]