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What about those Christmas presents!? This month the Sky News channel reported that Christmas deliveries are under serious threat of being made because of a shortage of HGV drivers. The report drew on warnings from the Freight Transport Association, which has warned that there are simply not enough drivers prepared to invest the amount it…

Finding suitable lorry insurance There may be many considerations to take into account when searching for insurance for your lorry. It may be helpful, however, to take a look at one crucial aspect and that is who is going to be driving your HGV: it may be an important factor in determining the cost of…

Top tips to save money on HGV Insurance It is an expensive business operating a haulage operation. There is your investment in the HGV itself, of course, but then a host of other running expenses that are likely to include: paying your drivers; vehicle licensing and tax-heavy fuel costs; a seemingly endless need for repairs…

What is the difference between van and haulage insurance? Conventionally, the word haulage simply means the carriage of goods for hire or reward. Whether the goods are being transported by the ubiquitous white van or a mammoth heavy goods vehicle, therefore, the principle may be very much the same – the carriage of goods for…

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…