Truck Reviews and News
The latest truck reviews, news and advice from our team
5 Best Electric Trucks
Here at Free Trader UK, we have come up with a list of 5 of the best electric trucks in 2022. We will give you info on all the key features such as...
Free Trader UK Trucks updates, to help you find your perfect truck in 2022
We’ve been working hard to update and expand our products to ensure everyone from first-time truck buyers and sellers, to experienced vehicle...
What it is really like to be a truck driver, featuring Becky Giles
With the driver shortage being such a hot topic in 2021, we explore the ups and downs of being a truck driver with internet sensation Becky Giles.
Government announce grants for HGV training to tackle lorry driver shortages 2021
Learn more about the government funding available for HGV training and the measures being taken to tackle the national shortage of lorry and HGV...
5 Best recovery trucks (car transporters)
Here at Free Trader UK, we have come up with a list of 5 of the best car transporters and recovery trucks in the game. We will highlight some of their...
Get free truck checks on Free Trader UK Trucks
Want free truck checks, to give you peace of mind before you buy? Find out more on how to get one here..
Can Unimogs go on motorways?
Unimogs are best suited to navigating difficult and supposedly impassable terrain. Whether it's a rough woodland, snow-covered tracks, or deep mud,...
5 Best MAN Units
MAN is a popular manufacturer of trucks and tractor units. There are lots of MAN tractor units to choose from, so we have found 5 of the best to...
A guide to the Dartford Crossing charge (Dart Charge)
The Dartford Crossing is one of the busiest roads in Britain, it goes along the River Thames between Kent and Essex. It's a major part of the UK...
How much does a Unimog cost?
Putting a price on a used Unimog is no easy task. The whole point of this vehicle is that it can be specified to carry out multiple tasks. As a...
5 Best buses
According to the latest government data, there are around 32,000 buses in service on UK roads transporting more than 3 million people every day....
Our guide to cleaning your lorry
Read on for a comprehensive guide on cleaning your truck or lorry. You don't necessarily need any special equipment as a decent job can be done with...
5 Best Iveco Trucks
Standing out for their robust structures and efficiency, we’ve put together five of the best Iveco trucks in the marketplace right now.
Our guide to becoming a HGV driver
With HGV drivers earning up to £45,000 along with the freedom of driving along the open road, perhaps you have considered this as the career for...
Our guide to the HGV Road User Levy
The UK Government has set a levy that needs to be paid by those businesses or owners who operate certain heavy goods vehicles on the roads within...
How to sell your truck on Free Trader UK
Whether you are own a single truck or a whole fleet, there comes a time when you need to part ways with your truck. Luckily, it’s easy to make money...
How is a truck made?
It is difficult to ignore the simple, pure majesty of the truck. Towering above the majority of popular vehicles, the construction of the truck is...
7 things you need to know about driving a lorry in the EU from 1st Jan 2021
Here we explain what UK lorry drivers and hauliers will need to, in order to drive professionally in the EU from the 1st January 2021. The UK...
Top 5 things you should know about being a HGV Driver
Here are our top five things you should know about being a HGV driver. One thing is for sure, as an HGV driver your work routine will never, ever be...
5 Best truck stops in Europe
In order to ensure that you have a comfortable journey on your next job, we have rounded up some of the best truck stops in Europe.