Yes Julian, we have to notify every council / police force / network rail / etc of our intended route and get permission to move it re. bridge weight limits, street furniture etc etc. we have to give at least 48hrs notice so it is quite a complex job.
As we know Kev, Ascroft are a reputable haulage company that undertake all of the above on a regular basis but there are a few companies who regularly move plant around the UK that don't do any of these..............
Paul