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.
📉 Tired drivers = costly claims
Fatigued drivers are a growing risk — and insurers are sounding the alarm. Beyond the legal obligations, ignoring fatigue can mean higher costs, more incidents, and staff turnover.
→ See what fleets should be doing to manage driver fatigue.
🔍 How to find ULEZ-friendly hauliers
ULEZ rules are tightening — and if your haulier isn’t compliant, you’re risking delays, fines, or a reputational hit.
This guide walks through how to find ULEZ-compliant partners and keep your goods (and conscience) clean.
→ Learn what to check before you book.
⚖️ No plan. No training. One fatal mistake.
A UK textile firm has been fined £220,000 after a director was fatally injured by a reversing HGV.
With no risk assessment or safe system in place, the incident highlights the legal and human costs of poor safety practices.
→ Read what went wrong — and how to avoid it.
📋 Keep it legal: hours, breaks & records
Whether you’re running UK or international freight, driver hours rules are non-negotiable.
This guide explains maximum shifts, mandatory breaks, and POA rules — without the jargon.
🔐 One password to doom them all
KNP, a 158-year-old UK haulier, collapsed after a single compromised password triggered a £5m ransomware attack.
It’s a brutal reminder that cyber threats are real — and no fleet is immune.
