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📝 Outdated and overexposed: the risk of paper-based checks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.
