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What is a backload?

A backload is a load a driver picks up on a journey they were already making, usually on the way back to base after a de...

How do couriers find return loads?

Most couriers find return loads by saving their regular lanes on a load exchange and getting an alert the moment a match...

How quickly do load boards pay?

Most freight work is still paid on 30, 60 or 90 day terms after invoicing. HaulageBoard holds the money at booking and r...

What does a load board cost?

The two largest UK freight exchanges charged owner drivers roughly £160 to £180 a month per licence in August 2026, sold...

How much does it cost to move a pallet in the UK?

A single standard pallet moved on a shared network typically costs £45 to £90 depending on distance and postcode. A dedi...

What is a POD in haulage?

A POD is proof of delivery: the signed or photographed document showing the goods arrived, who received them and when. I...

What is goods in transit insurance and do I need it?

Goods in transit insurance covers the value of the freight you are carrying if it is lost, stolen or damaged. Most poste...

Do I need an operator licence to move goods for hire or reward?

In Great Britain you need a goods vehicle operator licence to carry goods for hire or reward in a vehicle over 3.5 tonne...

How do I find loads for my van?

Sign up to a load exchange, tell it what you run and the lanes you cover, and take the alerts. On HaulageBoard browsing ...

What does ADR mean on a load?

ADR marks a load as dangerous goods under the European agreement on their carriage by road. Carrying it needs an ADR tra...