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.
The article was published on . It was updated on 10 April 2025 to make it more relevant and comprehensive.
