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Welcome to This Week in Freight, your go-to source for the latest haulage and road freight news and advice in the UK.
Every Friday, we gather the week’s top stories affecting fleet managers, operators, and drivers, keeping you informed on industry trends, updates, and key developments.
💶 Border blunders: EU fines to watch out for
Fines for border breaches are on the rise in 2025, with hauliers facing steep penalties for non-compliance.
From customs to transport violations, this article outlines what’s changing, and how to avoid getting caught out.
→ See what fines hauliers face at EU borders.
🚛 Tesco’s multi-million £ logistics expansion
Tesco is investing millions in a new automated distribution centre at London Gateway to boost resilience, scale its network, and speed up deliveries.
It’s a big move — and a sign of what’s next in grocery logistics and the growing opportunities for London haulage companies.
→ Read what Tesco’s latest investment means for freight.
📦 Know your numbers: tariff codes explained
Tariff codes are the backbone of cross-border freight. Get them wrong, and you risk delays, overpaying, or worse.
Our new guide breaks down the Harmonised System, finding the right code, and avoiding costly errors.
→ Learn how to classify your goods correctly.
📸 In-cab cameras: surveillance or safety?
Driver-facing cameras have earned a bad reputation, but are they really the enemy?
A new opinion piece by Nadeem Raza, CEO at Microlise, argues they’re actually a safety ally when used transparently and fairly.
→ Read the case for keeping cameras in the cab.
🚛 Chill in transit: your cold chain playbook
Cold chain logistics isn’t just about keeping things cold, it’s about preserving quality, safety, and value.
From pharma to food, our guide covers temperature control, common pitfalls, and how to optimise every step. If you move perishable goods, you need this.
→ Get the complete guide to cold chain logistics.
🔐 Protect your data, protect your fleet
Data breaches aren’t just an IT issue, they’re a business risk.
This piece by Alain Samaha, president at Teletrac Navman, explains how fleets can improve data protection by adopting a ‘privacy by design’ mindset from the ground up.
→ See how to build safer systems with privacy built in.
Welcome to This Week in Freight, your go-to source for the latest haulage and road freight news and advice in the UK.
Every Friday, we gather the week’s top stories affecting fleet managers, operators, and drivers, keeping you informed on industry trends, updates, and key developments.
🌍 Freight matching pays off: £68k earned, 8 tonnes of CO₂ saved
A smart freight initiative in the South West has matched 65 loads, cutting 7,915kg of CO₂ and earning hauliers over £68,000.
With 11 companies onboard and the Haulage Exchange platform powering it all, it’s a win for business and the planet.
→ Read how smart matching is reshaping regional haulage.
📝 Outdated and overexposed: the risk of paper-based checks
55% of fleets still rely on paper forms to assess driver risk.
Manual checks may be familiar, but they’re far from foolproof. Digital tools offer real-time insight and safer roads.
TTC says the shift is no longer optional — it’s essential.
→ See why automation is key to fleet risk management.
🚛 Walking floors, rolling profits
Bulk haulage isn’t one-size-fits-all. From tipper trucks to walking floors, each option has pros, cons, and ideal use cases.
If you’re shifting agricultural, construction or recycling loads, this guide breaks down what matters: safety, compliance, and capacity.
→ Get the full guide to bulk transport and walking floor haulage.
🔋 How long will your electric truck really last?
Worried your EV will fade before your finance deal ends?
Don’t be. New data shows electric vehicle batteries are lasting far longer than expected — often still performing well past 150,000 miles.
For fleet managers planning the EV switch, this is one myth worth retiring.
→ See the real data on EV battery life.
🛡️ Cover your cab: the 2025 HGV insurance guide
The wrong insurance could cost you more than a claim.
From types of cover to what affects your premiums (and how to lower them), this updated guide walks you through everything UK operators need to know in 2025. Avoid hidden costs and drive protected.
→ Read the full guide to HGV insurance.
Welcome to This Week in Freight, your go-to source for the latest haulage and road freight news and advice in the UK.
Every Friday, we gather the week’s top stories affecting fleet managers, operators, and drivers, keeping you informed on industry trends, updates, and key developments.
📦 Prime expansion: Amazon’s big UK investment unpacked
Amazon has announced a massive £40bn investment in the UK, with four new fulfilment centres, 100,000 new jobs, and expanded data centre infrastructure.
It’s one of the biggest UK investments by a US company – ever.
Logistics firms, take note: the e-commerce giant is reshaping the map.
→ See what’s driving the expansion and what it means for UK logistics.
🎉 25 years of TEG & Haulage Exchange
From new tools like Mobile SmartPay and Secure Collect to a major 25-year milestone, this year’s TEG Member Event was packed with updates, insights and celebration.
Hundreds of HX and CX members joined us at Unity Place in Milton Keynes to explore what’s next for the Exchange – and honour those who’ve been with us since day one.
→ Watch the highlights and get the full recap.
🕵️♂️ Duties, demystified: A simple guide to import tax
VAT, duty, Incoterms, and customs charges… getting them wrong can mean big costs.
Our new guide walks you through how import tax works, what determines the amount, and how to stay compliant (and profitable) when moving goods into the UK.
→ Get the full guide to import duties and border costs.
🛍️ From Oxford Street to Bluewater, M&S goes electric
Marks & Spencer has deployed five electric Renault HGVs for London and SE deliveries, as part of the eFREIGHT 2030 initiative.
With double shifts, urban safety features, and driver-approved comfort, they’re proving zero-emission haulage isn’t just coming for London transport companies. It’s already here.
→ Read how M&S is making electric work for freight.
🔌 Going electric? These solutions can make it easier
Fleet electrification is no small feat, but new tools are making it more manageable.
From intelligent depot planning to EV-specific telematics, four innovations are helping operators hit their net-zero goals without derailing operations.
→ Get the rundown on the tech that’s powering the EV shift.
🎖️ The unsung hero behind every efficient fleet
If you run HGVs and hold a Standard licence, a transport manager isn’t optional, it’s the law.
But even beyond compliance, the right TM can boost efficiency, cut fuel costs, and reduce turnover. Whether you hire, train or outsource, it’s a role worth investing in.
→ See what a TM can do for your fleet (and bottom line).
Welcome to This Week in Freight, your go-to source for the latest haulage and road freight news and advice in the UK.
Every Friday, we gather the week’s top stories affecting fleet managers, operators, and drivers, keeping you informed on industry trends, updates, and key developments.
💃 Beyoncé blamed for delivery delays in North London
The ‘Beyhive’ might be buzzing, but for North London hauliers, Queen B’s shows meant blocked roads, late deliveries and frustrated drivers.
London transport firms faced hours-long delays as crowds took over key freight routes. Planning around big events isn’t just a PR problem – it’s a logistics one too.
→ See how concerts can jam up your fleet.
💰 GXO–Wincanton merger gets green light (with a big catch)
The CMA has officially (and finally) approved GXO’s £762m takeover of Wincanton. But only after GXO agreed to sell off Wincanton’s grocery warehousing arm to avoid a major threat to supermarket competition.
Without this remedy, the merger could have meant higher costs for grocers and pricier checkouts for shoppers.
→ Get the full story on the CMA’s ruling and what it means for logistics.
⚠️ Risky business: When freight becomes a target
From electronics to pharmaceuticals, high-value loads demand extra attention.
That means smart routing, trusted subcontractors and layered security, both digital and physical.
→ Learn how to keep your high-risk loads safe.
🌱 Clean air, unclear data?
Only 1 in 3 UK fleets currently track harmful emissions, despite looming carbon targets.
Without solid data, operators risk falling behind on efficiency, reporting, and compliance. Fuel consumption, dead miles, and route optimisation all play a role.
→ See what your fleet might be missing.
🤖 AI hits the road
AI is no longer just a buzzword: it’s transforming fleet ops in real time.
From predicting vehicle breakdowns to improving routing and safety, smart algorithms are making life easier for fleet managers and drivers alike. Fewer delays, lower costs, better uptime.
→ Discover how AI is changing fleet ops for good.
🖥️ Growing pains? Fix the back office
As fleets grow, spreadsheets break. Manual systems don’t cut it when you’re juggling 10, 20 or 100 trucks.
From invoicing to compliance, your back office needs to grow with your vehicles.
→ Find out how to build a back office that lasts.
Welcome to This Week in Freight, your go-to source for the latest haulage and road freight news and advice in the UK.
Every Friday, we gather the week’s top stories affecting fleet managers, operators, and drivers, keeping you informed on industry trends, updates, and key developments.
👨🏫 Lessons from a decade in haulage
Back in 2014, Rhys Hackling was getting ready to go into business for himself, after years of working in the logistics industry.
Just two weeks before his haulage business began trading, he discovered a tool that would allow him to operate at the scale of a large haulage company right from the start.
That tool was Haulage Exchange.
A decade later, the company Rhys started is a spectacular success story – with a fleet of 7.5t and 18t trucks, operating across the country.
Join Rhys and our HX experts on Wed 25 Jun at 1pm, and see how you can use the platform to find better loads, reduce dead miles and access a fleet of 50,000 nationwide vehicles to power up your haulage business!
💁♂️ Behind every wheel is a person
Driver shortages are back on the radar, and wellbeing might be the key to solving it.
Oliver Temple, channel sales leader for EMEA plus APAC at Lytx, explores why mental health, support after incidents, and real-time safety tech are fast becoming standard.
Could wellbeing be your fleet’s competitive edge?
🛣 Do your drivers know their legal limits?
From dual carriageways to city roads, HGVs face strict speed rules that change by vehicle type and load.
We’ve created a no-nonsense guide for fleet managers to train their teams and avoid fines.
Stay legal, stay safe, and keep your records clean.
⚖️ EU pushes for gender balance
The EU just dropped a 25-point action plan to shift the gears on gender imbalance in transport.
From safety measures to fair recruitment, it’s a full-throttle push to get more women behind the wheel (and in boardrooms).
Could this finally move the needle?
→ Find out what’s inside the plan.
📊 When is “waiting around” actually working time?
Periods of availability (POA) are often misunderstood — especially by new operators. But logging this time correctly makes a real difference to compliance and driver welfare.
❌ Not the same as a break
❌ Not the same as rest
✅ But still needs recording→ See when POA applies and how to use it properly in your fleet.
Welcome to This Week in Freight, your go-to source for the latest haulage and road freight news and advice in the UK.
Every Friday, we gather the week’s top stories affecting fleet managers, operators, and drivers, keeping you informed on industry trends, updates, and key developments.
📈 May transport prices climb again
May saw haulage rates rise for the fourth month in a row—up 7.6% year-on-year—driven by warm weather, strong demand, and tariff-related shipment increases.
For the first time since early 2022, haulage has overtaken courier pricing in the TEG Index.
With inflation falling and volumes high, could this signal a summer pricing boom?
→ See what the data says and what to expect next.
📋 The no-nonsense guide to customs clearance
HS codes, Incoterms, EORI numbers… are you fluent in customs jargon?
Customs clearance comes with its own vocabulary, and if you don’t speak the language, your shipments can get stuck.
→ Our new customs clearance guide breaks down the terms that matter and shows where small mistakes turn into big delays.
🔒 New security rules for fleets
The UK government has introduced new voluntary standards to tackle freight theft and terrorist threats across logistics. The guidance focuses on HGV security, driver training, and depot protection.
It comes as losses from cargo crime near £100m a year, with operators facing growing pressure to prove compliance and vigilance.
→ Read what’s in the code and how to align your fleet.
🏋️ Mind your weight: a guide to HGV limits
Whether you’re rolling with rigids or hauling with artics, understanding lorry size and weight limits is key to staying compliant, cutting costs, and avoiding a tight squeeze (literally).
Our guide breaks down everything from axle configurations to emissions rules – and even explains what your driving licence actually lets you drive.
Perfect if you’ve ever muttered “can I get away with this load?” while approaching a low bridge.
→ Read the full guide and avoid a load of trouble.
🍎 UK delays EU food checks again
New post-Brexit border checks on fruit and veg from the EU—due to start this year—have been delayed again, this time to 2027.
The move is part of a broader sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) deal between the UK and EU aimed at reducing costs and red tape. While importers welcome the news, some warn the delay could add uncertainty long term.
→ Get the full update and industry reaction.
🌝 Night-time delivery demand grows
City pedestrianisation schemes are creating new pressure on delivery schedules, with London haulage companies like Palletline London forecasting a sharp rise in night-time logistics.
As urban restrictions tighten, especially in London, fleets may need to adapt routing, staffing and service windows to stay competitive.
→ See what’s driving the shift, and how to prepare.
Welcome to This Week in Freight, your go-to source for the latest haulage and road freight news and advice in the UK.
Every Friday, we gather the week’s top stories affecting fleet managers, operators, and drivers, keeping you informed on industry trends, updates, and key developments.
🧾 London’s new congestion charges
From January 2026, TfL plans to increase the daily congestion charge by 20% (from £15 to £18) and introduce annual increases linked to inflation.
The 100% electric vehicle (EV) discount will also end, replaced by a cleaner vehicle discount – 50% off for electric vans and HGVs registered for Auto Pay, reducing to 25% by 2030.
If you’re running a haulage company in London, you’ll need to factor in these new costs and compliance requirements. TfL’s goal is to manage growing EV traffic and maintain congestion control, but they’re open to industry feedback.
🚚 Tariffs return – how UK hauliers are reacting
Tariffs are back in the spotlight – and logistics firms are feeling the heat. A new HSBC survey reveals 75% of UK logistics businesses expect to be hit by policy and tariff changes, driven by global trade upheaval.
From reshuffling supply chains to delaying investment, firms are already adapting. But some are spotting opportunities in the chaos too.
Read the full breakdown of what logistics businesses are doing to stay ahead – and what it could mean for your operation.
💻 Your TMS is down. Phones are silent. What now?
Cyberattacks on haulage firms can cause delays, missed loads, and compliance headaches. But recovery is possible with the right cover.
We’ve looked at the common risks, what policies include, and how they link with GDPR and third-party platforms.
See how cyber insurance cover fits into your wider risk planning.
🌮 Tachograph laws and how to stay compliant
Driver fatigue, missed records, or poor training could be costing you.
Our guide to tachograph laws offers practical advice on keeping your drivers safe, your fleet compliant, and your business penalty-free.
Don’t let small errors create big problems.
🇪🇺 Plan ahead: HGV bans hit EU roads
June is packed with public holidays across Europe – and that means more truck traffic bans.
From Austria to Poland, HGVs face timed restrictions throughout the month, including extra summer bans and renovation-related closures near the Brenner Pass.
If you’re planning cross-border haulage, check the full list before you set off.
🏅 Should you get a FORS accreditation?
Customers and regulators expect more from haulage companies. Is your fleet safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly?
FORS accreditation could be the answer.
Find out how it can boost your reputation, improve fleet management, and help you win more business in our FORS guide.
Welcome to This Week in Freight, your go-to source for the latest haulage and road freight news and advice in the UK.
Every Friday, we gather the week’s top stories affecting fleet managers, operators, and drivers, keeping you informed on industry trends, updates, and key developments.
📦 UK–EU strike new trade deal
The UK and EU have agreed to a new permanent deal to reduce red tape, cut border delays and ease the movement of goods, particularly food, between Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the EU.
The agreement includes a new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) zone to reduce checks on plant and animal products, new emissions trading alignment to avoid carbon taxes, and updated travel and customs clearance rules. It’s expected to boost the UK economy by nearly £9 billion by 2040.
Trade bodies have welcomed the move, but are calling for more clarity around the Windsor Framework and restrictions like the 90/180-day haulage rule, which continues to affect international operators.
👨🏫 Government scraps HGV driver training scheme
The government has axed its Skills Bootcamps for HGV drivers just three years after launch, despite the ongoing driver shortage and industry pressure to extend the HGV driver training scheme.
Over 20,000 drivers have been trained through the 16-week programme since 2022, but with no contract extensions, all training must be completed by 30 September.
The move risks a major shortfall in new drivers, with industry leaders warning it could cause long-term damage to training capacity, lead to closures of training schools, and threaten economic growth. Some regions still have devolved funding but for most of the UK, no new HGV bootcamps are planned.
Find out more on Motor Transport.
🚛 600km range. 40-minute charge. Zero excuses.
Volvo’s new FH Aero Electric could be a game-changer for long-distance haulage. With a 600km range, payloads comparable to diesel trucks, and a 40-minute charge time, it’s built to integrate into real-world operations.
For logistics firms looking to cut emissions without sacrificing productivity, this might be the first electric HGV that actually fits the bill. The new truck will be available in 2026, but interest is already building.
🌮 Tachograph laws and how to stay compliant
Driver fatigue, missed records, or poor training could be costing you.
Our guide to tachograph laws offers practical advice on keeping your drivers safe, your fleet compliant, and your business penalty-free.
Don’t let small errors create big problems.
🔌 eHGVs could soon charge themselves
Hands-free charging just took a major step forward. Rocsys and Einride have successfully tested a fully autonomous electric HGV that can plug in and charge without human intervention.
Demonstrated at Sweden’s AstaZero test site, the breakthrough hints at a future where electric freight vehicles can run around the clock, automatically refuelling during rest periods — no driver, no cable handling, no downtime.
As the industry explores autonomous and electric freight at scale, hands-free charging could be the missing piece to make continuous, driverless logistics a reality.
⚡️ Electric HGVs may already be cheaper
A new study by Exeter University shows the total cost of owning an electric HGV is starting to beat diesel – even before factoring in green targets or emissions rules.
In some regions, electric trucks are already the most cost-effective option, and the UK is approaching the tipping point faster than expected. As battery prices drop and tech improves, lifetime savings are becoming too big to ignore.
Policy still plays a big role, but the data is clear: electric trucks aren’t just better for the environment – they’re becoming better for your bottom line too.
Welcome to This Week in Freight, your go-to source for the latest haulage and road freight news and advice in the UK.
Every Friday, we gather the week’s top stories affecting fleet managers, operators, and drivers, keeping you informed on industry trends, updates, and key developments.
📋 New MOT test for EVs and ADAS?
The European Commission is proposing updated inspection rules for electric vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), calling current MOT-style checks “no longer sufficient.”
The goal? Bring safety testing in line with rapid tech advances. While the UK sets its own rules, the Department for Transport says it will review the EU proposals as part of its ongoing MOT strategy.
For now, the UK’s three-year first MOT and annual checks remain unchanged — but change may be coming.
❄️ Cold chain logistics: The next big opportunity in haulage
With consistent demand, higher-value loads, and a growing need for compliance-led transport, cold chain logistics is becoming a must-have capability.
Find out what it takes to get started, and why it could be the smartest move your fleet makes this year.
💻 Brokers urge fleets to make better use of data
Many fleets are failing to employ telematics and behavioural data more effectively to reduce accidents and manage risk, according to a new broker-led poll.
The findings, drawn from a cross-section of commercial motor brokers, shine a light on the evolving pressures fleet operators face across the UK.
Topping the list of concerns of brokers about fleet operators were increased repair costs and parts availability, identified by 75% of brokers.
♻️ Top tips for a sustainable warehouse
Small changes in your warehouse can have a big impact. Energy-efficient lighting, better layouts, and recycling programmes can cut emissions and save money.
Want more sustainable warehouse ideas? Check out our full guide.
Welcome to This Week in Freight, your go-to source for the latest haulage and road freight news and advice in the UK.
Every Friday, we gather the week’s top stories affecting fleet managers, operators, and drivers, keeping you informed on industry trends, updates, and key developments.
🧐 New eyesight requirements for UK drivers?
The UK is the only European country to issue licences without any visual checks for a continuous period up to the age of 70.
But that’s about to change – the Department for Transport is now considering updating eyesight requirements for driving as part of the Government’s road safety strategy.
Here’s why it’s now more urgent than ever.
🌞 Solar-powered HGVs? Almost
Birds Eye is rolling out two new solar-powered refrigerated trailers to transport thousands of tonnes of product each year, eliminating around 24 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually from its extensive supply chain.
See how it works, and what it means for the future of chilled transport.
📊 When is “waiting around” actually working time?
Periods of availability (POA) are often misunderstood in haulage and logistics — especially by new operators.
But logging this time correctly makes a real difference to compliance and driver welfare.
❌ Not the same as a break
❌ Not the same as rest
✅ But still needs recordingSee when POA applies and how to use it properly in your fleet.
🌍 New rules for international drivers’ hours
The DVSA has announced changes to the drivers’ hours rules that will apply to international journeys from Monday 21 April 2025.
If you only drive within the UK, nothing changes for you.
But if you’re driving internationally, you’ll need to carry 56 days of driving records (up from 28), follow AETR rules on trips to or from the UK and non-EU countries, and more.
Read up on the new rules on Gov.uk.
💼 How to hire the right transport manager
You know you need a transport manager, but how do you hire the right one?
Should you recruit in-house, look externally, or outsource? What’s the cost difference?
Our transport manager guide breaks down the hiring process, the training needed, and how to get the best value for your business.
📦 New Windsor Framework rules from May
From 1 May 2025, new rules under the Windsor Framework will require more information for business-to-business parcels sent from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. While consumer parcels won’t need full declarations, businesses must be ready to provide product details and work with carriers or the Trader Support Service to stay compliant.
Logistics UK is urging HMRC to step up awareness efforts, warning that many businesses are still unprepared for the changes despite previous delays.
With NI’s reliance on parcel delivery only growing, smooth compliance is key to avoiding supply chain disruption.
Check out the new rules on Gov.uk.
Welcome to This Week in Freight, your go-to source for the latest haulage and road freight news and advice in the UK.
Every Friday, we gather the week’s top stories affecting fleet managers, operators, and drivers, keeping you informed on industry trends, updates, and key developments.
🏳️ Unmarked HGVs, unmistakable results
Over the past decade, police forces using unmarked HGV cabs have spotted more than 51,500 offences – including mobile phone use and seatbelt violations – through Operation Tramline.
The elevated view from these trucks helps officers identify dangerous driving behaviour that’s hard to see from a standard patrol car.
As the campaign marks its 10th anniversary, National Highways and police forces say the initiative is helping shift driver behaviour, but the work isn’t over.
See how these covert cabs are making UK roads safer.
🤔 Do you have the right haulage insurance?
It’s easy to focus on vehicle value when quoting for HGV insurance.
But your claim history, cargo type, and even where your vehicles are kept overnight all affect the final price. With the right setup, you could save without cutting corners.
Check our new haulage insurance guide to understand what really impacts your premiums.
🏁 London’s Silvertown Tunnel opens to drivers
After more than a decade in development, the Silvertown Tunnel is now open, promising faster journey times and reduced congestion around the Blackwall Tunnel.
But for haulage companies in London and the South East, it’s a mixed blessing. While the new Thames crossing adds much-needed resilience to London’s east-west freight routes, operators are pushing back against the £10 peak-time toll for HGVs, calling it unfair and unsustainable.
Find out why operators are frustrated, and what they want TfL to change.
⚡ DPD trials electric HGV with 800km range
DPD has started road testing the MAN eTGX electric HGV, aiming to add zero-emission heavy trucks to its UK fleet later this year. The 800km-range truck will be tested on live delivery routes from the Hinckley hub.
While most of DPD’s HGVs already run on low-emission HVO fuel, the company is working with MAN to develop an electric vehicle capable of hauling double-decker trailers—essential for maintaining load efficiency.
DPD has already cut emissions by 47.5% since 2020 and remains on track to hit net zero by 2040.
See what this means for HGV electrification.
😀 6 easy ways to keep your customers happy
Is customer service costing you repeat business?
Great customer service is about more than delivering on time.From team training to real-time tracking, our haulage customer service guide shares strategies to keep customers happy and coming back.
🛠️ Time to rethink your loading dock?
For decades, pit-style dock levelers have been the industry default, but at a high cost.
Between downtime, lost floor space, building damage, and poor thermal efficiency, they’re holding warehouses back. That’s why a growing number of Fortune 100 companies are switching to modular exterior dock levelers that install in a single day and boost both flexibility and ROI.
Could your loading dock be costing you more than you think? Find out how modular exterior dock levelers are changing the game.
Welcome to This Week in Freight, your go-to source for the latest haulage and road freight news and advice in the UK.
Every Friday, we gather the week’s top stories affecting fleet managers, operators, and drivers, keeping you informed on industry trends, updates, and key developments.
🛣️ The A1(M) gets a new motorway services
Sawtry Services, a new £17m MSA operated by Moto, has opened on Junction 15 of the A1(M) between Peterborough and Huntingdon.
There are over 200 spaces for cars, HGVs and coaches, and it also features six Gridserve 350kW electric vehicle charging bays.
The site features a range of stores and food options, including Burger King, Costa Coffee, Greggs, M&S, Pret and a BP forecourt.
See what else it has to offer.
🌍 How to hire international HGV drivers
There’s more than one way to build a flexible transport operation.
And hiring overseas drivers could suit some businesses that are planning ahead.
We’ve outlined the full process – from HGV driver visa types to licence checks – in one practical guide.
Worth a read if direct hiring is on your radar.
📈 Non-UK HGV levy rates are up
Speaking of international HGVs, DfT has increased levy rates for non-UK HGVs in line with inflation, and updated their guidance in light of the new UK electronic travel authorisation (ETA).
Check out their full guidance to find out where, when and how much it’ll cost for international fleets.
🧘♂️ How to look after your drivers
Long shifts are part of the job, but they shouldn’t come at the cost of mental health.
For many HGV drivers, fatigue and stress are constant.
Supporting driver wellbeing isn’t just good practice—it keeps your operation on track.
Read how to spot the early signs and build a healthier culture.
🚧 What to do after a driver crashes
However good an organisation’s risk management strategy is, collisions will still happen.
How a fleet reacts to them will have long-lasting consequences.
Check out Fleet News’ guide for best practices, plus ways to protect driver well-being in the event of a crash.
