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The Road Haulage Association say that more Government investment is required in HGV Driver facilities
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) say that more Government investment is required in HGV Driver facilities. This has been heightened recently as from 30th April 2024, lorries at both Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone will be subject to more physical checks, and these extra delays might mean more HGV drivers having to park in…
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Five Top Tips to Reduce Your HGV Insurance Premium
From single vehicle through to full HGV Fleet insurance, using an expert broker can secure the right cover and the best price. The Isis Insurance experts are giving HGV drivers and owner operators 5 top tips to reduce their HGV Insurance premiums. There are plenty more, but here are the top 5 (aside the obvious…
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Claims inflation impact on motor insurance premiums (including HGV Insurance)
It is an understatement to say that the last few years have been very challenging for the insurance industry – for insurers, insurance brokers and customers alike. The knock on impact is unfortunately with the end-users – the policyholders – who have been impacted with higher premiums and longer waits for motor insurance claims. To…
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Is the HGV Driver Shortage Over in 2024?
They say “no news is good news” and this is probably the case in early 2024. Firstly, lets recap. A combination of factors contributed to an HGV driver shortage of 100,000 in 2021 which was crisis point for the UK Government. These factors were all hugely significant and included Covid-19, Brexit and changes to the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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