Find 13,000+ loads daily on the UK’s top freight exchange
With 13,000+ loads available every day, peak season is the best time to find loads and reduce dead miles on The Exchange.
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The average number of daily loads posted to HX
99.2%
average member-to-member positive feedback rating
2.27 million
The number of loads delivered by HX members in 2023
The app is fantastic. Easy to use and find work. And we get to be one step ahead with the integration tracker. I wouldn’t use any other platform
Red Rocket Couriers
I’ve had same-day networks try to give me free memberships. I tell them I’m not interested – I say I’m with the Exchange. Because that’s where I’ve built the business and that’s where I’m staying.
MPC Couriers
This HX platform is without doubt the best transport / shipping platform in the UK hands down!
Simpex Express
The added visibility and control from the vehicle tracking integration allows us to work closely with our partners, streamline our transport planning and boost the profitability of our business.
Redhead Couriers
I found myself immediately doing well. We’ve grown quite a lot since joining. It’s amazing for us. And once we grew our fleet, the profits grew too.
Samuel Luica Transport
People were surprised to hear we weren’t using the Exchange already. And when we looked up all the information we could find, we realised the Exchange would be useful for us.
Virtus Logistics
Boost your profits on Haulage Exchange
Our platform provides owner drivers, haulage companies and freight forwarders with the digital tools they need to save time, find more business opportunities, reduce dead mileage with return loads and grow their profits. With 300,000+ loads posted monthly, you’ll never be in short supply of load opportunities.
Connect with vetted, like-minded haulage professionals
We get that you want to move freight quickly and efficiently with reassurance that your load is in accredited hands. Our platform not only helps drivers find loads to quote on, but it also connects freight forwarders with accredited carriers who have the right vehicle capacity and experience for the load. There are 50,000+ vehicles to choose from on our platform which are all looking for the next load quoting opportunity.
Why Haulage Exchange is right for your business
Starting a membership with us is an investment for your haulage business. We provide you with smart solutions that boost your workflow, transition your operations to digital with ePODs and electronic invoices, and help you reach your untapped potential.
- Build a powerful network of trusted subcontractors with access to 8,000+ accredited transport professionals
- Advertise your availability to the Exchange and reduce empty running with our load-matching feature based on your live location
- Stop dead mileage from affecting your profits with our Return Journeys solution, helping you find more return loads on your way back
- Use our mobile app’s built-in load quoting, bookings management and electronic POD and invoice creation to manage your business from anywhere
- 50,000 + vehicles to choose from to keep your freight moving
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We provide you with everything you need to help your business save time, generate more profit and reach peak efficiency.
Advertise your fleet to reduce empty running
If you operate a fleet, keep vehicles running at full capacity at all times within the UK or EU. Use our load-matching solution based on live location, update future destinations and we’ll match your vehicles to loads going the same way.
Enjoy full fleet visibility
Control every aspect of your fleet’s activity – vehicle status, tracked location, future positions and return journeys. You can also amend vehicle visibility by setting them individually to private or public.
Handle all activity in one place
Keep track of your loads, drivers, business partners, vehicles and reviews in one place, and get detailed reports on any completed or outstanding work.
Manage your fleet from anywhere with CX Fleet 3.0
A powerful app designed to keep your fleet loaded and on the move, no matter where you are.
With top features of the Exchange platform in your pocket, you can think bigger, achieve more and boost your productivity.
Run your business and manage your drivers from anywhere.
Easily allocate any load received to yourself or your drivers.
Get real-time load alerts on-the-go for all your drivers.
View load matches on the map and see which vehicles you have in range.
Simply and securely manage your fleet.
Simplify your accounting
Our smart solution removes the headaches of accounting with free invoicing, a simple view of accounts payable, receivable, and electronic PODs. Now you can allocate your time where it matters most – bringing in more business.
Get instant quotes
Quickly and easily manage all your quotes, in one place, and accept bookings directly from the platform. With the ability to view a member’s feedback rating, you can either decide to move forward with a quote or not.
Work with accredited haulage professionals
Whether you’re taking work or subcontracting it, rest assured that each member has passed our rigorous vetting process. Additionally, all businesses are under strict regulations to keep their documents, certifications and licenses up to date.
FAQs
What is Haulage Exchange (HX)?
Haulage Exchange is the UK’s leading freight exchange platform for owner drivers, haulage companies and freight forwarders. With 8,000+ trusted transport professionals in our network, it’s the perfect place to find thousands of daily load opportunities, build lasting business relationships and reach profit goals with our digital tools and solutions.
What can Haulage Exchange do for my business?
With our smart, real-time trading platform, members can advertise vacant capacity to find more haulage work and post loads needing transportation. Our smart load-matching system, together with an accurate member vetting system guarantees you the highest level of professionalism.
How is Haulage Exchange better than other platforms?
HX was one of the very first freight exchange platforms in operation and has been around for over 20 years now. We value all our members and continuously work on providing them with incredible digtial tools and solutions that help them achieve their business goals. We place great importance on transparency, which is why all of our members on the Exchange rate each other after a haulage job is completed.
How do I join Haulage Exchange?
If you are registering as an owner-operator, we require:
Your operator licence
Vehicle insurance
Goods in transit insurance
If you are registering as a haulage company, we require:
Your operator licence
Vehicle insurance
Goods in transit insurance
Your certificate of incorporation of a private limited company
If you are registering as a freight forwarder to post loads (UK and EU), we require:
2 x proofs of address dated within the last 3 months
A signed letter of responsibility
Can my company join Haulage Exchange?
All members go through a thorough vetting and compliance process. This is so we can make sure that you are working with only the highest calibre of haulage professionals on the Exchange. After registering with us, you will be asked to provide your full company details including accreditation documents like insurance and licenses. Once all your documents have been screened and everything is in order, you will officially become part of the Haulage Exchange family.
Is Haulage Exchange only for national operators?
All members go through a thorough vetting and compliance process. This is so we can make sure that you are working with only the highest calibre of haulage professionals on the Exchange. After registering with us, you will be asked to provide your full company details including accreditation documents like insurance and licenses. Once all your documents have been screened and everything is in order, you will officially become part of the Haulage Exchange family.