This Week in Freight – 1st November

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.

💼 What the new Budget means for haulage

From fuel duty freezes to £500 million for potholes, there’s something for everyone in this year’s Autumn Budget.

Find out what’s changing for logistics companies.

✅ 50% less payment admin? Yes please.

Speedy Freight, a top UK same-day courier, was spending days processing thousands of invoices each month.

After adopting SmartPay, they cut payment processing time by 50%, completing eligible supplier payments in just 60 minutes.

Here’s how they did it.

🗳️ Trump vs Harris: Who’s better for UK logistics?

The US election could shake up things for UK hauliers sending goods across the pond.

If Trump wins, we might see new tariffs—and a bit of postal chaos if he pushes for USPS changes.

Harris, on the other hand, loves her green investments, which could mean more demand for eco-friendly services but a slower UK trade deal.

@Parcelhero breaks down what each outcome could mean for UK logistics.

😀 Happy drivers = happy customers

Effective driver management means better safety, lower costs, and happier drivers.

Our new guide covers everything you need—from hiring the right drivers to using technology that supports their well-being and performance.

Create a fleet culture that drivers want to be part of.

👷 Is your fleet’s safety culture up to speed?

A solid safety culture is the backbone of effective risk management, but is it a priority in your fleet?

@Chris Connors from ISS shared at Fleet and Mobility Live that keeping everyone safe—drivers, pedestrians, and the public—requires a top-down commitment to safety.

Data can help identify risks, but too much data can lead to “data fatigue”. The key is to focus on insights that really count.

Is your fleet’s risk management strategy driving the results you want? Read more on Fleet News.

📦 Is it time to get a bonded warehouse?

If customs payments feel like they’re breathing down your neck, a bonded warehouse could be the relief you need.

This storage option lets you hold goods long-term without shelling out for duties straight away. And with customs overseeing security, you get peace of mind, too.

Discover how bonded warehousing could help you save big.

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