Running a haulage business in the UK is complex and competitive. Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) keep supply chains moving, but they also face unique risks on the road and at depots. Standard commercial vehicle cover often leaves costly gaps. To stay compliant, protect assets, and keep business moving, specialist HGV insurance is essential. This guide […]
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Running a haulage business means taking on constant risk. From long motorway journeys to city centre deliveries, every mile carries exposure to accidents, damage, and costly claims. HGV insurance is designed to protect your vehicles, your drivers, and your company’s reputation. Without the right cover, even one major incident could stop your fleet in its […]
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Running a haulage business in the UK is challenging enough without dealing with the wrong truck insurance. Rising fuel costs, stricter road safety laws and supply chain pressures mean your vehicles need reliable protection. Yet many operators unknowingly take out policies that leave gaps in cover. These gaps can lead to expensive claims and dangerous […]
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Running a haulage or transport business means managing high-value vehicles, time-sensitive deliveries and constant road risks. Truck insurance protects your fleet from accidents, theft and unexpected claims. Yet many UK operators unknowingly buy policies that leave gaps in cover. Below is a clear guide to the six essential protections every haulage business should understand before […]
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RHA (Road Haulage Association) conditions are the recognised industry standard ‘conditions of carriage’ for hauliers and can only be legally used by members of the association In insurance terms, they are a form of Goods in Transit cover, along with CMR Insurance and All Risks Insurance. As a haulier, you can refer the conditions to […]
CMR Insurance is a type of cover which allows hauliers and couriers to legally carry goods within Europe. CMR Insurance ensures goods carriers comply with the CMR Convention – ‘Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road’, in full – an EU law requiring goods carriers to produce a CMR consignment at […]
We asked the general driving public how they felt about it and have pulled together some data regarding accidents/incidents involving HGVs too. Read on for more information. The MTRU (Metropolitan Transport Research Unit) reported in 2018 that HGVs are much more likely to be involved in fatal road traffic accidents than other vehicles. The report […]
When it comes to carrying goods across European borders, a CMR insurance policy is essential. The special insurance policy is in tune with the CMR (Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road) Convention that has already been ratified by 55 European nations. The historic convention was adopted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe […]
Operator licenses are required if you want to drive a heavy goods vehicle. The reason that operator licenses were introduced was to help ensure the safety of all road users when goods vehicles are being operated. Suppose you are operating a goods vehicle weighing over 3.5 tonnes gross plated weight or weighing more than 1,525kg when unladen and […]