buying HGV Insurance

If you need to insure a truck, heavy goods vehicle, bus or lorry, then there is certain specific information you will need in order to make sure that the policy you have meets all your needs. It is illegal to drive your truck or HGV without the appropriate insurance.  Heavy Goods Vehicles are common types…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – 2 important Govt driving updates for Haulage Drivers and Operators This Isis Insurance article covers 2 important recent updates, relevant to HGV Drivers & Operators. These are: 1) Temporary relaxation of HGV driving rules 2) All lorry, bus or trailer annual tests (MOT) have been suspended from 21 March 2020 for 3…

Traffic Commissioners pledge to raise standards for HGV and PSV vehicles and their drivers In Q4 2019, The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain published what they referred to as their “strategic ambitions” for the licensing and regulation of lorry (HGV) and bus/coach (PSV) operators – and their drivers of course. These “strategic ambitions” sets out…

Financial Standing Rates for Operators – unchanged in 2020 Recap – The law requires that all applicants or holders of an HGV Operator’s Licence have enough financial standing to ensure that they can properly finance their operation and maintain their vehicles in a fit and roadworthy condition. This law is upheld by the Traffic Commissioners.…

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…