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.
🚚 50,000 vehicles in your pocket
What could you do with 24/7 access to a virtual fleet of 50,000 haulage and courier vehicles?
In the days of old, scaling your logistics company meant buying more vehicles, and hiring more drivers. Today, top logistics companies like Cerberus UK Logistics are using Haulage Exchange instead. They’re able to get quotes from reliable subcontractors in under 4 minutes, and offer 1-hour pickups across the UK.
Want to know how? Join our next live demo and Q&A with Kieren Webb, Logistics Director at Cerberus, and the HX team, on Wed 20th Nov.
👷 Driver CPC just got more flexible
Changes to the Driver CPC coming on 3 December aim to make training more flexible for professional drivers and fleet operators.
Key updates include shorter course options for National Driver CPC, with sessions now allowed in 3.5-hour chunks, and up to 12 hours of e-learning. Drivers can also choose between International Driver CPC (required for EU driving) or National Driver CPC (for UK-only operations), making it easier to tailor qualifications to individual needs.
These changes could help fleets balance compliance with daily operations, reducing downtime while keeping drivers on the road. With just weeks to go, now is the time to plan for the new training requirements.
Read the full update to see how these changes could impact your fleet.
🏃♂️ Tired of losing your best drivers?
Losing experienced drivers doesn’t just hurt your bottom line—it impacts your entire fleet’s performance. Recruitment costs soar, team morale drops, and your business struggles to meet customer expectations.
By focusing on driver satisfaction—through fair workloads, better benefits, and career development—you can reduce turnover, cut costs, and build a committed team. Happy drivers mean a stronger, more efficient fleet.
Find out how to tackle driver turnover with proven strategies that work.
📦 UK parcel deliveries to hit record 1.29 billion this peak season
A FedEx study predicts UK parcel carriers will handle a record-breaking 1.29 billion shipments between October and December 2024, a 10.9% increase over last year.
This makes the UK the leader in Europe’s peak delivery growth, driven by rising e-commerce demand and key retail events like Singles Day, Black Friday, and Christmas.
FedEx is scaling up with advanced technologies like AI-powered route adjustments and real-time tracking tools to manage the surge. These innovations help minimise disruptions and improve delivery accuracy, ensuring businesses can meet heightened customer expectations.
See how FedEx is preparing for the busiest season yet.
🔐 How secure are your vehicles and cargo?
Cargo theft is on the rise, targeting vehicles and deliveries alike. From break-ins to scams, it’s a costly challenge for haulage companies.
Simple steps like secure parking, GPS tracking, and staff training can make all the difference. Tools like Trustd help verify delivery recipients, reducing risks.
Discover more ways to protect your freight in our cargo theft guide.
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