Haulage companies absorbing rising operational costs, with lowest prices in almost two years

In February, the average price charged by haulage drivers and companies fell for the second consecutive month. The year-on-price was also down, despite meteoric rises in inflation and operational costs over the last year. The latest data from the TEG Road Transport Price Index revealed that haulage prices in February were 3% lower than in January, and […]

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Road freight prices fall for second consecutive month ahead of Christmas rush

The average price-per-mile for road freight vehicles has dropped for the second month in a row, as the industry prepares for its peak demand period. Haulage price changes are driving the overall price down, having decreased by 1.9 points during November. By contrast, courier prices are already on the way up, rising 0.6 points. The […]

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Road transport prices reach new highs for 2022, despite falling fuel prices

The latest TEG price index data reveals road transport prices have risen for the sixth consecutive month, against a backdrop of runaway inflation and potential recession. The average price-per-mile for UK haulage vehicles rose by 1 point this month, to 117.8 points in August, after showing signs of falling midway through the month. This follows […]

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UK haulage prices show July drop for first time in three years, but obstacles remain

The latest TEG index data reveals that the average price-per-mile for haulage vehicles dropped between June and July for the first time since 2019, in line with lower fuel prices The average price-per-mile for haulage vehicles has decreased from 118.5 points in June 2022 to 116.8 points in July 2022, according to the TEG Price Index. […]

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