Solo transport Lift gates
For efficient loading and unloading, MAKO TSL offers specialized lift gate transport solutions. Our fleet includes transporters with lift gates, providing secure and convenient access for your cargo.
Liftgate transport with Solo Vehicles (7.5t to 26t GVWR)
Liftgate transport provides a practical solution for shipments where a loading dock is not available. MAKO TSL operates solo vehicles equipped with liftgates across BENELUX, covering gross vehicle weight ratings from 7.5 tonnes to 26 tonnes. These logistics services are available 24/7 for direct transport, express dispatch, and scheduled freight. Freight forwarders and direct shippers across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg use MAKO TSL liftgate services to reach delivery points that standard trucks cannot serve efficiently.
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MAKO TSL is the largest forwarding company in the Polish light transport sector (up to 3.5 tonnes of the permissible total weight). We help companies in the transport of goods in nearly every part of Europe.
Our fleet is at your disposal
Light transport up to 3.5 t GVWR
At MAKO TSL, our fleet includes reliable tarpaulin trucks that ensure fast and secure deliveries across Europe. We handle transport orders up to 1.2 tons permissible total weight and provide precise freight cost calculations.
ADR
Looking for reliable ADR transport solutions for hazardous materials? At MAKO TSL, we offer fully compliant ADR transport services across Europe.
EDSCHA
At MAKO TSL, we specialize in EDSCHA services, providing secure and efficient transport of goods using our delivery van and covered vehicles. Whether it’s direct transport, express deliveries, or cabotage, we’ve got you covered.
Lift gates
For efficient loading and unloading, MAKO TSL offers specialized lift gate transport solutions. Our fleet includes transporters with lift gates, providing secure and convenient access for your cargo.
Solo from 7.5 t to 26 t GVWR
Our solo vehicles provide maximum flexibility and security, ensuring your cargo is safely transported. Ideal for direct transport and express deliveries, our fleet is designed to handle various logistics needs, including partial loads.
EDSCHA
At MAKO TSL, we specialize in EDSCHA services, providing secure and efficient transport of goods using our delivery van and covered vehicles. Whether it’s direct transport, express deliveries, or cabotage, we’ve got you covered.
Lift gates
For efficient loading and unloading, MAKO TSL offers specialized lift gate transport solutions. Our fleet includes transporters with lift gates, providing secure and convenient access for your cargo.
Heavy transport with 13.6 m semi-trailers
MAKO TSL offers professional Tautliner transport solutions for a wide range of goods. Our semi-trailer truck vehicles provide flexibility and security, ensuring that your cargo is protected during transit.
Standard 13,6 m
At MAKO TSL, we provide specialized transport solutions with our standard tautliner vehicles, tailored to meet diverse logistical demands. Offering exceptional flexibility and security, our fleet ensures your cargo is safely delivered.
Mega 13,6 m
At MAKO TSL, our mega tautliner transport services cater to businesses with larger cargo needs. These high-capacity vehicles provide the flexibility and space required for handling oversized shipments while ensuring safe and timely delivery.
We cover most of Western Europe, our main markets:
Germany
MAKO TSL is the leading transport company in Germany, we provide safe and efficient deliveries to all regions of Germany, 24/7.
France
MAKO TSL is a trusted transport company in France, offering personalised logistics services throughout the country. With a fleet of more than 1,000 vehicles and a 24-hour service, we ensure the timely and safe delivery of your goods, every time.
Benelux
With an extensive fleet of over 1,000 vehicles, we provide fast and safe transport throughout Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Available 24/7, our services guarantee that your cargo will reach its destination without delay, regardless of the complexity or urgency of the shipment.
Austria
MAKO TSL provides reliable and efficient transport services throughout Austria and on international routes.
What Is liftgate transport?
A liftgate is a hydraulic lift platform mounted at the rear of a solo truck. When the vehicle arrives at a delivery point without a loading dock, the hydraulic lift lowers to ground level, allowing cargo to be moved on and off the truck without specialist unloading equipment. This makes liftgate services essential for shipments to production sites, retail locations, and facilities where loading dock infrastructure is not available.
Liftgate transport addresses a specific gap in logistics services: the need to deliver goods to locations that cannot accommodate standard dock-level unloading. For freight forwarders managing deliveries to diverse customer locations, liftgate-equipped trucks increase delivery reach and reduce handling delays at the point of unloading. Operational efficiency at the delivery end is a direct benefit of using the right vehicle for each freight consignment.
Lift gate truck operations and final destination delivery
Lift gate truck transport is widely used in freight forwarding operations where cargo must reach a final destination without access to a loading dock or fixed unloading infrastructure. Across BENELUX and other European countries, companies use liftgate-equipped solo vehicles for moving cargo such as heavy items, parcels, industrial equipment, and palletised freight requiring rear platform unloading at ground level.
For transport operations involving different countries, lift gate truck services improve operational flexibility, speed, and reliability while reducing the risk of unloading delays at the destination. MAKO TSL operates liftgate transport routes across Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, France, and Austria, supporting efficient cargo handling across European supply chains.
Freight forwarding, cargo handling and transport coordination
As part of broader freight forwarding and transportation operations, MAKO TSL coordinates liftgate transport with carriers, route planning, and cargo handling requirements across Europe. Liftgate-equipped vehicles support business customers by ensuring safe carriage from origin to destination without requiring additional unloading equipment on site.
Customs clearance, air freight, sea freight, and rail transport services remain outside the direct scope of MAKO TSL operations and should be arranged separately by the responsible party or licensed intermediary when required for international trade routes. Freight charges depend on cargo type, transport routes, handling requirements, and operational conditions.
How freight forwarders use liftgate services
Freight forwarders across BENELUX include liftgate transport in their logistics services planning when shipments are destined for locations without loading dock access. The liftgate removes the need for recipients to arrange additional unloading equipment, which reduces transport charges associated with failed or rescheduled collections.
Freight forwarders managing shipments for retail chains, manufacturers, and distributors frequently request liftgate trucks for final-mile distribution. The logistics services provided by MAKO TSL in this category support freight forwarders who need real-time shipment status from dispatch through to final unloading.
Freight forwarding partners work with MAKO TSL to align liftgate services with existing logistics frameworks. Consignments are tracked from collection to drop-off, and drivers are briefed on specific unloading requirements at each stop.
Customs clearance falls outside the scope of MAKO TSL logistics services. Freight forwarders handling imports requiring customs documentation should coordinate this separately through a licensed agent.
MAKO TSL liftgate fleet and drivers
MAKO TSL operates more than 1,000 contract vehicles across Europe. Solo vehicles with liftgate equipment cover the 7.5t to 26t GVWR range, ensuring the right truck is matched to each consignment. The fleet operates across Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, France, and Austria, with drivers assigned to regional routes for consistent delivery performance.
Drivers handling liftgate transport are experienced in operating hydraulic lift platforms at commercial, industrial, and urban delivery locations. Their knowledge of local conditions in BENELUX reduces handling errors and supports accurate arrival timing.
Freight tracking is available in real time for all liftgate logistics services, keeping freight forwarders and their customers informed throughout the delivery process.
Logistics services for BENELUX with liftgate trucks
MAKO TSL provides liftgate logistics services across BENELUX for a range of load types. Industrial equipment, retail goods, packaged materials, and machinery components are transported using liftgate-equipped solo trucks. The ability to deliver to ground level makes these logistics services relevant for businesses shipping freight to locations outside standard freight forwarding distribution hubs.
For freight forwarding operations managing cross-border routes into BENELUX, MAKO TSL handles direct transport with rear platform capability on routes requiring it. Freight forwarders coordinating multiple carriers can include liftgate services as part of their transport arrangements with MAKO TSL without engaging additional parties.
Completed consignments are documented and tracked, giving freight forwarding clients full transparency on completed routes and unloading confirmations.
Direct transport and express delivery with liftgate trucks
MAKO TSL offers direct transport routes for liftgate shipments requiring quick, uninterrupted delivery. Express delivery services are available for time-critical consignments, with trucks dispatched on optimised routes across BENELUX. Both direct and express options support freight forwarders operating on tight logistics timelines.
Drivers on express liftgate routes prioritise delivery windows and communicate proactively with freight recipients. This reduces delays caused by unloading issues and supports timely completion throughout the supply chain.
For shipments requiring same-region unloading on the same day, MAKO TSL can coordinate dispatch schedules with freight forwarding partners to confirm truck availability and route timing.
Freight costs and liftgate handling
Costs for liftgate transport are calculated based on cargo weight, shipment dimensions, route, and the use of platform equipment. MAKO TSL provides transparent cost calculations for all logistics services. Customers managing regular volumes can discuss ongoing rate structures with the BENELUX team.
For freight forwarders quoting their own customers, MAKO TSL provides consistent transport charges and documentation per shipment.
MAKO TSL: liftgate transport partner in BENELUX
MAKO TSL has operated in European road transport for 15 years. The company completed 195,803 routes in 2025 and maintains 250 employees across 5 branches. The fleet of over 1,000 contract vehicles includes liftgate-equipped solo trucks covering the full BENELUX logistics network.
Freight forwarders and direct freight customers in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg rely on MAKO TSL for liftgate logistics services that connect supply chains to locations outside standard freight infrastructure.
Request a liftgate transport quote
To arrange liftgate transport across BENELUX or request a freight cost calculation, contact the MAKO TSL regional team.
What we do
We are the largest forwarding company in the light transport sector (up to 3.5 tons of the permissible total weight) in Poland. Our goal is to become a leader on a European scale. Currently, we operate mainly in Germany and Western Europe.
15 years
on the market
1000+
contract cars
250
employees
195 803
completed routes in 2025
5
branches
