Terms & Conditions

DRAFT — not legally binding. This wording is a working draft. It must be reviewed and approved by a UK solicitor before the platform goes live.

UKHN role

UKHN acts as a dispatch and load-finding intermediary. It does not own, operate or control vehicles, and does not employ drivers.

Haulier responsibilities

The haulier is responsible for the safe, lawful and timely carriage of goods on every job it accepts.

Client / load responsibilities

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UKHN commission

UKHN charges a commission on each job the haulier accepts. The standard rate is 10% of the agreed job price, and the amount is shown before acceptance.

When commission becomes payable

Commission becomes payable when the haulier accepts a job. A job is only booked once the commission payment succeeds.

Payment method

The haulier saves a payment card through Stripe. UKHN does not store full card numbers or security codes.

Job acceptance

Pressing “Accept job” confirms the haulier agrees to carry out the job and authorises the commission charge.

Job decline

A haulier may decline any job offered. No commission is charged for declined jobs.

Cancellation

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Driver / haulier no-show

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Disputes

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Resolution process

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Credits / refunds where applicable

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Compliance

Hauliers must provide and keep up to date the compliance documents UKHN asks for. UKHN may pause work if documents expire.

Operator licence responsibility

The haulier is responsible for holding any operator licence the law requires.

Insurance responsibility

The haulier is responsible for holding suitable insurance, including Goods in Transit cover where needed.

Driver responsibility

The haulier is responsible for making sure its drivers are properly licensed, qualified and fit to drive.

Vehicle responsibility

The haulier is responsible for the roadworthiness, maintenance and legal compliance of its vehicles.

Accuracy of information

The haulier must make sure the information it gives UKHN is accurate and kept up to date.

Route / availability information

Route, empty-position and destination information is used to look for suitable work. UKHN does not guarantee any work.

Confidentiality

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Non-circumvention provisions

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Suspension / termination

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Liability

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Limitation provisions

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Data protection / privacy

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Governing law

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Contact details

UK Haulage Network is a trading name of Leadhub Group Ltd (company number 17452216).

Address: Cardiff Road, South Wales. Registered office: To be confirmed.

Email: To be confirmed · Phone: To be confirmed