To post a load on Freight1, enter the collection and delivery, dates, load type and a budget, then publish. Hauliers running that way see it straight away and contact you with offers. You compare them, agree the job directly and track it to delivery, with no commission added.
This page is for manufacturers, importers, retailers and anyone else who needs goods moved by road in the UK, from a few pallets to a run of containers. For the bigger picture on choosing a carrier, read how to ship freight in the UK.
How posting works
- Start your account. Request the 7-day free trial and add your company name. Hauliers respond faster to a named business.
- Enter the route. Use full postcodes where you can; distance and the haulier’s planning depend on it.
- Choose the load type and trailer. Container, full load, part load, reefer, flatbed, van or car transporter. For containers, add the size and port.
- Set dates and time sensitivity. Mark it time sensitive only if it really is. Flexible loads attract cheaper return-leg offers.
- Add a budget. A realistic guide price gets serious replies; leaving it blank gets questions.
- Write useful notes. Forklift on site, booking reference, “pin in hand”, weight per pallet: anything that changes the job.
- Publish and reply. Offers arrive by message and phone. Check each haulier’s profile before agreeing.
- Mark it agreed and track it. You get collection and delivery updates and an ETA, then you rate the haulier.
Have this ready before you post
- Full collection and delivery postcodes
- Weight, pallet count or container size
- Earliest collection and latest delivery time
- Site equipment: forklift, tail-lift needed, loading bay
- Any references: booking, PIN, PO number
Load types
The load type tells hauliers what vehicle to send. Pick the closest match. If you’re unsure, describe the goods in the notes and hauliers will tell you what fits.
| Load type | What it means | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Full load (FTL) | You fill or book a whole trailer, usually a 13.6m artic carrying up to 26 standard UK pallets. | 24 pallets of bottled drinks from Burton to a Daventry DC |
| Part load (LTL) | Your goods share a truck with other customers' freight on the same lane. | 6 pallets of flooring from Leeds to Bristol |
| Container | A 20ft or 40ft box moved between a port and your site on a skeletal or side-loader. | A 40ft high-cube from Felixstowe to Northampton |
| Refrigerated | Temperature-controlled trailer, chilled or frozen. | Chilled dairy from Somerset to London |
| Flatbed | Open trailer for goods loaded by crane or forklift from the side. | Steel beams to a construction site |
| Van | 3.5t vans for urgent or small loads. | Same-day spare parts to a stopped production line |
Not sure whether to book a full or part load? A part load is usually cheaper below about 10–12 pallets, while a full load is faster and handled less. Our guide to getting haulage quotes shows how to compare both.
Verified hauliers
Every account starts as pending until Freight1 approves it. Hauliers can record their operator licence number and expiry, plus Goods in Transit, hire-and-reward and public liability cover with insurer, policy and expiry date. Documents our team has checked carry a Checked by Freight1 mark, and a green, amber or red badge shows at a glance whether anything is missing or expired. Don’t stop there. Any goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes used for hire or reward needs an operator licence, and you can confirm one yourself on the government’s vehicle operator licensing search. Ratings are only left after a confirmed delivery, so they reflect real jobs. More on how we check members.
Pricing
There are two costs to think about: the haulage itself, and the membership. You agree the haulage price directly with the haulier and Freight1 takes nothing from it. As a guide, recent container loads on the board have been posted at £900 for London Gateway to Manchester (165 miles) and £960 for Felixstowe to Rochdale (185 miles), around £5–£5.50 per loaded mile. Short local moves cost more per mile, for example £390 for Liverpool to Manchester (28 miles), because loading and waiting time dominate.
Price moves with distance, vehicle type, waiting time, how flexible your dates are, and whether a haulier can turn your job into their backload. Shipper membership is a flat £51 per week or £151 per month after the free trial. See the pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I post a load and get offers from hauliers?
Create an account, enter the route, dates, load type and budget, and publish. Hauliers heading that way message or call you with offers, which you compare and agree directly.
Is there a free way to advertise a load to UK hauliers?
Freight1's 7-day free trial lets you post loads and receive offers at no cost. After that, membership is a flat weekly or monthly fee with no commission on jobs.
How can my business book haulage quickly?
Post the load with full postcodes, a realistic budget and clear notes, mark genuine urgency, and reply to offers promptly. Checking listed trucks in your area can be faster still.
Does Freight1 take a percentage of the haulage price?
No. You agree the price with the haulier and pay them directly. Freight1 charges only the membership fee.
How do I know a haulier is legitimate?
Check their profile for an operator licence and insurance with expiry dates, look for documents checked by Freight1, read ratings from completed jobs, and confirm the licence on GOV.UK.
Get your load moving
Post once, compare offers from checked hauliers, and keep the whole job, from first message to delivery confirmation, in one place.
Sources
- GOV.UK: Check vehicle operator licence decisions and applications
- GOV.UK: Goods vehicle operator licences
Facts last checked: 3 November 2026. Freight1 board examples are shippers' posted budgets, not quotes.