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.
🔌 Power move: Nissan’s EV charger for HGVs
Nissan’s new £1.4m EV charging station for HGVs is designed for speed and scale.
It’s a glimpse of what’s needed as the UK transitions to electric logistics. Faster infrastructure = smoother adoption.
→ See what’s powering the next phase of HGV electrification.
🇪🇺 UK–EU cabotage: play by the rules or pay the price
Cabotage rules are an important part of operating across UK and EU borders. Our guide article breaks down what’s allowed, what’s not, and what’s changed since Brexit.
Staying compliant avoids fines, and protects your access.
→ Learn how to stay legal with UK and EU cabotage.
⚡ Too close for comfort: tipper hits power lines
A Cumbrian tipper driver narrowly avoided serious injury after hitting overhead power lines. A reminder of how easy it is to overlook risks, and why site awareness and safe procedures matter more than ever.
→ Read the full story and safety takeaways.
😓 Drivers under pressure? It’s costing your fleet
Driver stress and mental health issues aren’t just personal—they can impact performance, safety, and retention.
Our guide explains what to look for, how to offer support, and why your business should care.
→ See how better mental health leads to better performance.
✅ How to build a better load checklist
Even small errors in freight paperwork can cause big delays or extra costs.
This guide breaks down how US freight teams are using structured checklists to prevent mistakes, something UK fleets can borrow from too. Avoid simple slip-ups and improve your process.
→ Steal the best checklist habits from across the pond.
🤖 Will AI rewrite America’s freight strategy?
The US is rethinking its freight strategy with AI, automation, and smart infrastructure leading the way.
While it’s an American initiative, it gives clues to where UK freight might head next.
