Route2 is delighted to have opened its new Coatbridge depot to strengthen our Scotland-wide distribution network, marking a major milestone in our continued growth of our haulage and pallet distribution business.
Located at 8 Palacecraig Street, Coatbridge, nestled between the M8 and M73, the new 22,000 sq ft facility provides additional warehousing, yard space and vehicle capacity, creating a significant new operational base for Route2 in the West of Scotland.
The Coatbridge depot complements Route2’s established Dunfermline operation, creating a stronger Scotland-based network and enabling the business to provide faster lead times, greater capacity and flexibility for companies delivering products to customers across Scotland.
From Coatbridge, Route2 provides a full range of palletised distribution services, including groupage, part loads, full loads, daily services and contract logistics.
With a fleet of more than 100 vehicles and over 20 years of experience moving thousands of palletised consignments for Cress Co and Adamsons Drinks, Route2 has built its service around reliable, direct distribution, with a focus on keeping goods moving efficiently and minimising unnecessary handling.
The Coatbridge depot represents the next stage in Route2’s development as it continues to build its Scottish network and is well positioned to provide direct pallet distribution across Scotland, from city centres and rural locations to island routes, while also supporting businesses moving freight between Scotland and the rest of the UK.
A Route2 opening, in typical Route2 fashion
The official opening of the Coatbridge depot was deliberately low-key, with the priority firmly on getting drivers on the road and customer deliveries made rather than holding a traditional opening ceremony.
Alongside Joe Wall and Marc Batey, the event was attended by Rodger Caldwell, Operations Manager, and James Lochrie, Depot Manager.
The final Route2 truck to leave the depot that morning provided the official opening moment, driving through a branded Route2 ribbon as it headed out on its morning deliveries.