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How to make a claim on your policy When you are buying lorry or van insurance, you are doing so not only because the law requires that you have at least the minimum level of cover but also to protect the interests of your haulage business. Central to those interests is the importance of keeping…

Why become a lorry driver? It may be more difficult than ever these days to find job security that also comes with an attractive pay packet. One of the welcome and appealing exceptions, therefore, might be a livelihood as a lorry driver. The reason for this becoming a career of opportunities is because of the…

Claims and your policy It might be argued that the true test of any insurance is the quality of service you receive in the event of needing to make a claim. It is when an accident happens, of course, that you rely upon the provisions of whatever insurance cover you have arranged and the claims…

Women behind the wheel There might yet be a very significant contribution helping to solve the current dearth of qualified professional HGV drivers – putting women behind the wheel. Women might make up half of the population but – according to UK Haulier in a story dated the 1st of October 2014 – only 1%…

In the news – what is new for hauliers From online shopping trends, export opportunities and successes in industry representatives’ lobbying of government, there are some interesting titbits of news for anyone in the haulage industry. Online cross-border shopping UK Haulier recently reported the results of market research showing that the UK is the third…

Why compare lorry insurance? There are essentially two very good reasons why you might want to compare lorry insurance: getting the cover that is most suitable for your HGV operations, and buying it at a competitive price. It might be worth looking at each of these reasons a little more closely: Suitable cover … according…

Keeping healthy on the road Lorry driving might not seem to be an immediate candidate, but it might in fact be quite punishing on both mind and body. Yet staying fit, healthy and mentally alert is important to the way you do the job and to keeping yourself and other road users safe. Here are…

Why use a broker for your HGV insurance? When you are looking to arrange your HGV insurance there are a number of ways you might go about it. You might choose an insurer suggested or recommended by someone you know, you might shop around amongst those insurers whose names you know, you might run through…

Road haulage news What’s in the news for the UK’s haulage operators? The following titbits might give you some food for thought – or even spark a lively debate – when you are viewing the environment in which your business is working. Faster and safer The 6th of April 2015 sees the introduction of new…

Buying a lorry at auction tips Whether you are buying your first HGV, replacing a vehicle that has outgrown your present haulage needs, or looking to expand your vehicle fleet, one of the methods for finding what you need is to buy at an auction. As well as the advantages, however, buying at auction may…