haulagehub.com

What It Is

HaulageHub is a digital freight marketplace and control tower platform for the UK haulage industry, operated by HaulageHub Technologies Limited. It serves shippers, carriers, and large transport teams. The platform claims to have 5,000+ members and endorsements from RHA and FORS. Its core role is not to act as the carrier itself, but to connect shippers and carriers through its web platform and app, with transport contracts formed directly between the two parties.

Core Features and Product Capabilities

The platform covers a digital freight marketplace, control tower, enterprise subcontracting, tender procurement, directory network, warehousing, automated billing, and sustainability insights. For carriers, the focus is on AI Load Matching, reducing empty miles, accessing temporary or long-term contracts, and subcontracting loads on routes that do not fit their own network. For shippers, it enables fast procurement of vetted capacity, as well as management of bookings, POD, ETA, on-site activity, and performance metrics. The control tower module highlights AI scheduling, real-time GPS/ETA, instant POD, centralized billing, OTIF and service-level analysis, plus reporting on carbon emissions and empty mileage.

Pricing and Business Model

Its marketplace emphasizes no subscription fees, no setup fees, and no monthly fees, with free onboarding available. The carrier terms disclose a platform fee of £7.49 excluding VAT per load transaction, which is deducted after the platform receives payment from the shipper before paying the carrier. More enterprise-oriented modules such as the control tower and enterprise subcontracting are available only via Request a Demo, with no public plans or pricing disclosed, so buyers will need to request a quote before procurement.

Pros and Cons

The main advantage is that HaulageHub targets real transaction scenarios in UK road freight, with functionality extending from matching to subcontracting, POD, billing, and sustainability, creating a relatively complete workflow. The no-subscription model also lowers the trial barrier for small and medium-sized carriers. The drawbacks are that the platform does not guarantee quotes will be accepted and does not assume responsibility for transport contracts; carrier payouts also depend on the shipper paying first. On the technical side, there is limited disclosure around permission management, APIs, specific security certifications, payment methods, and enterprise pricing.

Who It’s For

HaulageHub is best suited to shippers, fleets, 3PLs, and large carriers operating in the UK, especially teams that need to add temporary capacity, reduce empty miles, manage subcontractors, or build a transport control tower. It is less suitable for companies focused mainly on domestic transport in China, or those requiring Chinese-language local support and local tax/payment infrastructure.

Access from China and Alternatives

Mainland China access is not disclosed, and payment methods are not specified. Its business network is clearly focused on the UK, so Chinese companies should test access, contracts, invoicing, foreign-currency payments, and local compliance before using it. Domestic alternatives in China include Manbang, Huolala Enterprise Edition, G7, and Kuaicheng Logistics; international comparisons include Uber Freight, Transporeon, and Cargobase.