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.

If you work in the road haulage industry, you'll know that recent years have felt a bit like driving up a steep hill in top gear with the park brake on.

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