Is it really worth your while to be transporting hazardous materials and will insurance for trucks cover you?
This is one of the most complicated and frequently misunderstood areas of insurance for trucks. The nature of your policy for transporting hazardous materials will largely depend on the nature of the goods and how much damage would potentially be caused in the event of a spill.
How we’ll go the extra mile to help you get the best possible commercial motor insurance
At Isis Insurance, we believe in providing a highly personal level of service to all our clients. Not only will we take the time to get to know your business and craft a commercial motor insurance policy that’s perfect for it, you’ll always have direct access to the same expert who sold you your policy…
Why brand your HGV drivers’ shirts?
If you run an HGV company and have many drivers, you may want to consider providing them with branded shirts. But what are the potential benefits of doing this, and is it worth the hassle? Some reasons why it may turn out to be a good idea include: branded shirts can give your drivers, and…
Why use a broker for your HGV insurance?
When you choose a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) insurance policy, you have a number of different options available to you. There are several insurers offering this type of insurance, and you could go directly to a company to buy your policy. Alternatively, you could go to a broker, such as ourselves at Isis. We believe…
Hauliers find driving in London more stressful
New research has now come out showing that the UK’s hauliers find driving in the capital more stressful than ever. The research, carried out by PIE Mapping and reported by UK Haulier, found that 71 percent of hauliers claimed that driving in the capital is more stressful compared to two years ago. It also found…
What do you need to be a truck driver?
A truck driver is a rewarding career. Qualified drivers are constantly in demand across many industries so there is always work to be found. You will be out and about rather than stuck in an office, making it a great option for those who enjoy travelling. And if you enjoy driving, it is an ideal…
HGV Road User Levy has earned millions since introduction
The HGV Road User Levy came into effect at the start of April 2014. It was recently announced that the new levy, introduced by the Department for Transport (DfT), has already raised £7.6 million through fees. Overview of the levy Making sure your driving licence, heavy goods vehicle insurance and various other documents are in…
Making a claim on your business vehicle insurance doesn’t have to be unnecessarily stressful
At Isis Insurance, we appreciate how stressful making a claim can be, so we will be there every step of the way to guide you and ensure your claim is processed properly. Furthermore, the Isis team member who is assigned to support and advise you will be the same one who sold you your original…
All you need to know about being a goods vehicle operator
Being a goods vehicle operator involves considerably more than simply loading your truck at one destination and transporting the load to another destination. There are all manner of additional considerations to be taken into account: if the vehicle you use to carry the goods weighs more than 3.5 tonnes (gross plated weight) you need an…
Get your lorry covered: what to consider when buying insurance
It might often be considered as one of the necessary evils of operating a heavy good vehicle, but adequate insurance is something not only required by law but a protection that you might find invaluable. Why? You have made the investment in the lorry and the protection of that investment against loss or damage is…