Ah yes… summer in the UK. That magical time of year when the roads are busier, the cab feels like a greenhouse by 9am, and every driver suddenly becomes an expert meteorologist.

GB HGV traffic showed signs of softening in 2025, government statistics reveal, with freight moved and distance travelled both slipping year‑on‑year.

According to insurer TT Club, fraudsters are increasingly targeting the industry by posing as legitimate clients.