Truck Hire Herne Bay

Situated on Kent’s north coast, Herne Bay offers plenty of useful spots for truck drivers. Let’s look at what’s available in the area.

Roads And Motorways To Herne Bay

The main routes include the B2205 which runs through Sea Street and High Street. Truck drivers often use Beltinge Road and Reculver Road for local access. The A299 Thanet Way is your best bet for longer journeys, while the A291 Canterbury Road connects to inland destinations like Canterbury. Bullockstone Road and Thornden Wood Road provide alternative routes when the main roads get busy, especially if you’re heading towards Faversham.

Local Fuel Stations

You’ve got decent fuel options here. The Esso on King’s Road runs 7am to 11pm, with Richmond Service Station on High Street opening earlier at 6am. Texaco’s also on High Street keeps similar hours. Many drivers heading to Margate use Sainsbury’s petrol station at Altira Business Park, open till 11pm weekdays. If you need 24-hour fuel on the way to Whitstable, the Shell on Thanet Way’s your best bet.

DIY Stores And Garden Centres

For all your building needs, B&Q at Thanet Way’s open 7am to 8pm weekdays, with proper parking for trucks. Screwfix has two spots – one at Altira Business Park and another in Sittingbourne, both running 7am to 8pm. Dead useful is Toolstation at Altira Park, open 7am to 7pm with good stock levels.

Homebase on Eddington Way’s pretty decent for both building stuff and garden bits, running 8am to 7pm. You’ll find Jewson and Huws Gray on Sea Street opening early for trade. Mitcham Building Supplies on Eddington Lane starts at 7am, while Baydis on William Street’s your local hardware spot.

Garden-wise, Vincent Nurseries on Eddington Lane’s got a big yard for easy access, open 9am to 5pm. Canterbury Garden Centre on A291’s similar hours and Johnsons Garden Centre on Old Thanet Way does pets too. Garden X shares the same spot. If you need sheds or cabins, Skinners Sheds at Canterbury Road and Johnsons Garden Buildings on Thanet Way sort you out. Handy having Plumbing & Bathroom Supplies on The Links and another Screwfix in Whitstable for backup.

Storage Facilities And Truck Repair

For repairs, D.T Commercial Workshop in Canterbury handles trucks, while Rye Commercials MOT Centre’s in Hersden. If you’re coming from Broadstairs, 365 Recovery Whitstable’s there if you need recovery services. Storage-wise, Need a Space Self Storage opens 7:30am to 6pm, Mareth Holdings on Station Yard’s good for shorter hours and when driving towards Ramsgate, Wantsum Self Storage offers secure facilities. The EVRI depot might come in handy too.

Other Amenities Possibly Useful For Truck Hire

For grub, you’ve got options like McDonald’s running 24/7 on Thanet Way and KFC nearby. The Wallflower Cafe does decent vegan food till 4pm. Beanos opens early at 7am for breakfast. Costa’s drive-thru on A299’s good for a quick coffee. Sainsbury’s supermarket at Altira Park’s open till 9pm weekdays and The Local Shop on Sea Street runs till 10:30pm daily. For supplies, Jewson and Huws Gray on Sea Street open early, while Mitcham Building Supplies on Eddington Lane’s good for materials. Baydis and Sonnys stock bits and pieces you might need in a pinch. If this left you hungry, maybe you’ll find something more in nearby Sandwich.