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  • 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...

    News 2 weeks ago

  • 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...

    Best of 4 months ago

  • 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..

    Advice 5 months ago

  • 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,...

    Advice 6 months ago

  • 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...

    Best of 7 months ago

  • 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...

    Guide 7 months ago

  • 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...

    Advice 8 months ago

  • 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....

    Best of 8 months ago

  • 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...

    Guide 9 months ago

  • 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.

    Best of 9 months ago

  • 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...

    Advice 9 months ago

  • 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...

    Guide 10 months ago

  • 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...

    Advice 10 months ago

  • 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...

    Feature 10 months ago

  • 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...

    Advice 10 months ago

  • 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...

    Advice 10 months ago

  • 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.

    Best of 11 months ago

  • How Did Eddie Stobart Become So Famous?

    Discover how haulage superstar Edward Stobart develop his brand into one of the biggest in Britain, revolutionising the freight industry and its...

    Feature 11 months ago

  • 5 Best Scania trucks

    Whether its trucks are delivering cargo across the country or supplying local businesses, the Scandinavian firm Scania is a familiar fixture in the...

    Best of 1 year ago

  • 5 Best Mercedes-Benz Trucks

    When the very first Daimler motor truck rolled along the streets of Paris in 1896, it no doubt caused quite a stir. With over 120 years in truck...

    Best of 1 year ago

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