HGV Breakdown Cover – What do you need to get cover and what should you do if you breakdown during a journey?
HGVs travel many hundreds of miles and often cover long distances. If an HGV breaks down on a road or motorway, this not only impacts the business but also affects other road users. Breakdown cover for HGVs is essential as it means that if your vehicle breaks down during a journey then help is at…
HGV Insurance – What Information and Documents will you need to Obtain HGV Insurance?
Any haulage firm or fleet operator that operates commercial vehicles that transport heavy goods requires heavy goods vehicle insurance. Ensuring you have the best possible HGV insurance policy in place (individual vehicle or fleet insurance) not only provides protection for you and your business, but it also protects your employees and other people and vehicles…
What’s it Like Being a Long-Distance HGV Driver?
With the shortage of HGV drivers being headline news for the last 1-2 years, there is a renewed interest in what it is actually like being an HGV driver and being on the road so frequently. For many people, they may not have any experience of a job that involves being away for lengths of…
What are the Rules if you are an HGV Driver?
There are strict rules in place for HGV drivers in the UK. The rules are applicable for drivers who are operating any vehicle that is over 3.5 tonnes. The Heavy Goods Vehicles Working Time Directives set out the rules relating to HGV driving. The Metropolitan Transport Research Unit found that in 2018 HGVs were more…
HGV Driver Shortage – Is the Shortfall Diminishing?
There has been a HGV driver shortage in the UK for many years, and the shortages became a much more pressing issue in 2021. The driver shortage reached a critical point last year when multiple factors including Brexit, the global Covid-19 pandemic, and an ageing HGV workforce collided to create widespread HGV driver shortages. The…
HGV Driver shortage stabilising, aided by reduction in waiting time for HGV driver tests
The number of HGV drivers in the workforce fell by 49,000 in Q4 2021 according to new analysis of the latest ONS statistics published on the 16th February 2022. Whilst this isn’t at first glance great news for the HGV Driver shortage in the UK, the figures are at least stabilising somewhat. Some positive news…
Changes to HGV and bus driving licences and tests from 15 November 2021
From the 15th November 2021 the rules relating to driving a HGV, coach or bus changed. Due to the shortage of HGV drivers in the UK and the impact on supply chains and businesses throughout the country, the government ran a consultation and the result of that were changes to the HGV tests. The aim…
How To Become A Freelance HGV Driver
Become a successful Freelance HGV Driver with ISIS Insurance. There has never been a better time to become a heavy goods vehicle driver. If you love the freedom of the open road and working independently, then becoming an HGV driver is the role for you. Working in the haulage industry as a driver comes with…
What Types of Vehicles Can Be Included As Part Of A Truck or HGV Fleet Insurance Policy?
HGV Fleet Insurance Many businesses rely on HGVs and trucks in order to run efficiently. The transportation of goods is not only essential for businesses, but also means daily life for consumers runs as normal. Haulage companies and fleet managers have to ensure that their fleet of trucks and HGVs have adequate insurance. According to…
What Additional Cover Can I Get With My Lorry Insurance?
If you are looking for truck, lorry, or HGV insurance then it is important that you get the policy that meets all your operational needs. Having adequate insurance means that when you take your vehicle on to the road as part of your business operations, you have the right level of protection. Your standard HGV…