Boughey Distribution launch new fully electric HGV vehicle onto its Haulage fleet
Cheshire based Boughey Distribution – one of the UK’s largest logistics providers to the food industry with experience and expertise in the ambient grocery sector – have taken delivery of their first fully electric HGV. The Volvo FE, with a twin electric motor delivering 400kW of power and a range of 120 miles, has been…
Further evidence the HGV Driver shortage is decreasing
Whilst there is still an HGV driver shortage, the Government initiatives and other supply chain issues means that the HGV driver vacancies are being filled at a quicker rate than anytime in the last three years, which is great news for the Haulage industry. Recent figures suggest that the number of HGV driving vacancies has…
Why You Should Consider a Broker For Your Truck Insurance
When it comes to finding the most suitable truck or HGV insurance, using the services of an insurance broker can save you time and money. Brokers are the ideal choice when it comes to wanting to find the perfect solution for your insurance needs. Not only do brokers have the specialist information and advice you…
Why Adding Optional Extras to your HGV Insurance Policy can be Better for your Business
Having an HGV insurance policy that is comprehensive and includes all the optional extras are becoming increasingly popular. As the haulage industry continues to grow, many haulage businesses are looking for optional extras to add to their HGV insurance policies. An insurance policy that covers many different circumstances your business faces means that you can…
Top Tips for Driving your HGV in the Winter
Driving an HGV requires special skills and qualifications. In the UK, HGV drivers often face their busiest period of work during the winter months as the festive season approaches, and more recently, Black Friday sales in late November, Driving on the roads in the UK can be fraught, especially during busy times, and driving an…
How HGV Trackers Can Help Reduce Truck Insurance Costs
Haulage businesses are under increasing pressure to reduce operational costs and efficiencies. HGV trackers are a great way of reducing costs and increasing efficiencies for the business. Tracker tools that are currently available not only provide valuable tracking information, but also provide real-time data about the vehicle and help keep truck fleets and their drivers…
Can Being An HGV Driver Affect My Car Insurance?
The Department for Transport and the DVLA have reported that there has been a significant increase in the number of HGV tests being carried out in 2022 compared to the same time last year. The push for increasing HGV driver numbers came as a result of the industry reporting a huge shortage in the number…
How Technology Can Reduce Your HGV Insurance Costs
Obtaining the appropriate insurance for your heavy goods vehicle, or fleet of heavy goods vehicles can take time and patience. It requires a great deal of attention to small details, and if you are not careful it can be expensive. Haulage companies are faced with managing budgets that require control and tight management. Using technology…
How Does HGV Insurance No Claims Bonus Work For A New HGV Driver?
The HGV industry had had a difficult few years. Some of the recent challenges the industry has faced have included a shortage of drivers, Brexit, rising fuel costs, and changes to the rules regulating driving and vehicles. However, due to the push for new recruits in the last few years, the industry is now expecting…
What are the Different Vehicle Classes you can Insure?
It is easy to get confused when it comes to the many different categories of heavy goods vehicles. It is important to know the differences between vehicles and the different vehicle classes as this helps you to better understand the type of HGV insurance you need. Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) are essentially large vehicles, and…