Haulage & HGV guides
Compliance and business guides written for operators, transport managers and drivers — free, like everything on Loadmarket.
Complete guide to UK/EU drivers' hours rules: daily driving limits, 45-minute breaks, daily and weekly rest, POA, the Working Time Directive and tachograph requirements.
What an operator licence is, who needs one, the difference between restricted, standard national and standard international licences, costs, and how to apply via VOL.
UK tachograph rules made simple: who needs one, driver cards, manual entries, mode switches, POA, record-keeping and common infringements to avoid.
Step-by-step guide to starting a UK haulage business: operator licence, transport manager, vehicles, insurance, costs, and how to win your first loads.
Guide to becoming an HGV owner-driver in the UK: realistic earnings, truck costs, licences, subcontracting vs direct work, and where to find owner-driver loads.
Plain-English guide to UK customs for road freight: commodity/tariff codes, import duty and VAT, customs clearance, bonded warehouses and cabotage rules.