About Hendrick European

Our mission is to be the most trusted transport and logistics provider globally.

75

Years Experience

Our Story

Founded in 1949 by Patrick (Buddy) Hendrick, Hendrick European has grown from a single horse and cart to a leading global transport and logistics solution with a long standing reputation for commercial success across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Hendrick European, now a third generation company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with depots strategically placed in the UK and Poland allowing us to offer an enhanced service across all worldwide trade routes. We also have a dedicated customs department located in Mitchelstown Co. Cork.  

At Hendrick Eurpoean we are driven by our vision to be the most trusted transport and logistics provider globally. To achieve this we adopt a 'first in class' ethos through all corners of the business.

As a family run company, we believe in a personal approach to customer service and pride ourselves on being easy to deal with. We currently employ more than 170 professionals across Europe. Hendrick European values their people and supports ongoing learning and professional development within the company.

We invest in innovative technology and fuel efficient, low emission transport fleet to always stay one step ahead.

How Hendrick European Has Evolved

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Patrick (Buddy) founded Hendrick Haulage with a single horse and cart at Dublin Port.
1967
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Trucks emerged as the new workhorse
Buddy bought his first truck.
1970s
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The fleet grew to 6 trucks as opportunities developed.
1980s
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Hendrick Haulage established their own depot at Dublin Docks
1983
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The current Hendrick European HQ was built in Dublin.
1984
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Patrick's son Alan became a driver, by 1967 Patrick had moved into domestic planning.
1991
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The fleet grew to 30 trucks as Patrick was moving into retirement.
2003
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Keith, Alan's son joined the business in domestic planning.
2006
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After receiving a mechanics cert, Alan's first born Paul joins the maintenance department.
2008
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Hendrick European expanded into the EU and UK markets with groupage and freight forwarding.
2014
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The Hendrick European UK branch was established, now known as Hendrick Logistics.
2017
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Hendrick Polska is founded.
2020
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Hendrick European win international haulier of the year at the Fleet Awards 2020.
2021
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Hendrick customs was incorporated in cork to respond to changing customer needs and Brexit.
2023
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Hendrick America is incorporated.

Mission & Vision

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Our Mission

Our mission is to redefine industry standards by offering first class, personalised customer service and tailored transport solutions globally.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the most trusted transport and logistics company globally.

Our Strategy

We Invest in our people and our business to provide best in class service. We embrace innovation and technology to always stay one step ahead.  

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Why choose Hendrick European?

91%

Deliveries on time

68%

European Countries Covered

91%

Tons of goods

36%

Courier service