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Avoid vehicle overturns
Safe vehicles and procedures minimise the risks of vehicles overturning and the extent of any injuries.
Helping customers find your website
An outline of the techniques used to help customers find your online shop including search engine optimisation and pay-per-click advertising.
Avoid online selling pitfalls
How to avoid the problems associated with e-commerce websites, such as inaccurate information, poor navigation, late delivery and lack of customer support.
Marketing your business in Europe
How to market your business effectively in another European country, including researching your target audience and establishing new contacts.
Company cars
The benefits of company cars for businesses and employees, the tax implications and suggested policies to put in place.
Car allowance or company car?
A car allowance is a flexible alternative to a company car but consider if this will add extra burdens on employees.
What is a company car?
Company cars can offer businesses and employees substantial savings on transport costs for essential car users
Company car policies
How to draw up a company car policy for your business including an approved car list and a downloadable template.
Finding and choosing a freight forwarder
How to conduct effective research when drawing up a shortlist to compare what different freight forwarders are offering.
The costs of using a freight forwarder
Costs depend on mode of transport as well as on the weight or volume of your goods and the distance they have to travel.
Passports, visas, Driver CPC and licence requirements
The types of travel documents you'll need for road journeys from the UK that cross international borders.
Driver documents required for international road haulage
Documentation for international road haulage drivers to help you keep to schedule and ensure prompt delivery of goods.
How to use inland border facilities
Detailed guidance for traders, hauliers and drivers using Inland Border Facilities in the United Kingdom.
Tell HMRC that you're going to be attending an inland border facility
You can use this service to tell HMRC in advance that you're attending an inland border facility when moving goods.
Using inland border facilities
Find out how and when to use Inland Border Facilities
Check if there are any delays at an inland border facility
Service for transport professionals to check for delays and closures at the inland border facility you're attending.
Practical steps when moving goods
Guides on the necessary steps your business needs to take when moving goods
Insurance and medical documents for drivers
Drivers of goods vehicles must be aware of the need to safeguard their own and their employers' best interests.
Attending an inland border facility
How to prepare when moving goods and attending an inland border facility, and the process when you arrive.
How to use freight forwarding
How freight forwarders can take care of much of the work involved in transporting your goods internationally.