Houlvek
Find HGV freight opportunities that can help turn an empty return journey into productive mileage.
Reduce empty miles
Empty running costs time and operating capacity. Houlvek gives UK HGV operators a marketplace where they can look for suitable freight opportunities and manage the resulting work through the same platform.
Look for freight opportunities based on where your vehicle can realistically collect and deliver.
Houlvek is built around professional HGV transport, including Class 1 and Class 2 operations.
When an opportunity becomes work, the operational workflow can continue through messages, job status and POD.
Before you apply
A return load or backload is most useful when the freight fits the vehicle and the planned movement, rather than creating an impractical detour. Check the collection and delivery points, time windows, vehicle or trailer requirements and the extra distance needed before deciding whether an opportunity suits the route.
Compare both locations with the vehicle's current destination and next planned movement.
Allow for collection, delivery and waiting time within the operating plan.
Confirm that the HGV, trailer and freight requirements are compatible before applying.
Consider the additional distance and operating time needed to collect and complete the load.
If an HGV is finishing near the collection point, compare the proposed collection and delivery windows, required equipment and additional mileage with the vehicle's next commitment. A load that adds substantial detour or waiting time may be a poorer operational fit even when it avoids an otherwise empty leg.
For a more detailed method, see our guide to assessing empty running and return-load costs.
Companies can publish HGV freight requirements so suitable carriers can discover and apply for the work.
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