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What is cabotage? If you have ever been involved in the transport of goods from one country to another – or received goods that have been shipped to the UK from abroad – you may have come across the word cabotage. Where does the word come from and what does it mean? Origins the word…

Road network: growth and speed It might not be often that road haulage operators turn to the government with thanks, but two developments during the summer of 2014 are likely to prove more than welcome by the industry as a whole. Growth of the road network England is a small country on a small island.…

Lorry loading safety As the owner of any vehicle designed to carry goods – whether it is a large lorry or a relatively smaller van – you are responsible for the safety of any employees and of members of the public not just when it is being driven on the road. Employees and members of…

What to consider when buying HGV Insurance If you own a heavy goods vehicle (conventionally described as one between 7½ and 44 tonnes in weight), the financial success of your business is likely to rely on that lorry being as often as possible not only fit for the road, but actually in operation. A reliable…

Why I decided UK businesses needed a higher standard of heavy vehicle and goods in transit insurance If your business uses heavy goods vehicles of any kind, you need to have complete confidence that you’ll be covered when the unexpected happens, which means you’ll need the right heavy vehicle and goods in transit insurance in…

What does GIT (Goods in Transit) insurance cover? Whether you are having goods transported on your behalf by another carrier or whether you are transporting and distributing your own goods, you may be interested in Goods in Transit cover. This insurance is specifically designed to protect those goods against loss or damage whilst they are…

Drivers hours – stay legal How many hours is a professional lorry driver allowed to drive? The question seems entirely reasonable, especially since any transgression may attract a fixed penalty fine or a summons to court. By breaking the rules you are not only committing an offence but also running the risk of your lorry…

The growing use of vehicle telematics When it comes to the use of electronic technology in heavy goods vehicles, things have certainly moved on from the simple tachograph to record drivers’ working hours, to the installation of geographical positioning systems (GPS) to keep track of the vehicle and its trailer, and a host of even…

How to make a claim on your policy If you are in the business of operating a lorry or van or a mixed fleet of both types of vehicle, or if your business relies on the continuous use of such transport, it is essential that the wheels keep turning – none of your vehicles is…

Many people are likely to find it difficult finding a full-time job these days – especially one that pays well. As a qualified driver of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) you may discover that you never need be out of work. What is more, given the general shortage of such trained personnel, you are also likely…