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There are strict rules in place for HGV drivers in the UK.  The rules are applicable for drivers who are operating any vehicle that is over 3.5 tonnes. The Heavy Goods Vehicles Working Time Directives set out the rules relating to HGV driving. The Metropolitan Transport Research Unit found that in 2018 HGVs were more…

There has been a HGV driver shortage in the UK for many years, and the shortages became a much more pressing issue in 2021.  The driver shortage reached a critical point last year when multiple factors including Brexit, the global Covid-19 pandemic, and an ageing HGV workforce collided to create widespread HGV driver shortages. The…

HGV Fleet Insurance Many businesses rely on HGVs and trucks in order to run efficiently.  The transportation of goods is not only essential for businesses, but also means daily life for consumers runs as normal. Haulage companies and fleet managers have to ensure that their fleet of trucks and HGVs have adequate insurance.  According to…

If you are looking for truck, lorry, or HGV insurance then it is important that you get the policy that meets all your operational needs.  Having adequate insurance means that when you take your vehicle on to the road as part of your business operations, you have the right level of protection. Your standard HGV…

Goods in transit insurance is insurance cover that protects the goods being transported as a haulier.  The insurance normally covers the haulier against the following: Loss Destruction Damage Theft Delays in delivery Loss Consequential loss for items delivered incorrectly The sum insured can include the value of the goods being transported, either by way of…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…