Member benefits
Palletised freight networks are the success story of the road haulage industry, offering a significant opportunity for any haulier looking to grow their business. The market is changing and hauliers are facing greater competition, whilst customers become more demanding. Growing legislation increases the pressure, whilst spiralling fuel costs means maximum efficiency is critical to survival. These key factors are driving market growth in the sector.
UPN opportunity
UPN is the fastest growing palletised freight network in the UK and handles thousands of pallets every night. With depots around the country and a central hub in the Midlands, hauliers work together under the UPN umbrella to make great efficiency savings, improve competitiveness and grow their profits. New technology is driving a revolution in palletised freight and UPN seeks partners to share in its success. The network is growing quickly to create new opportunities for hauliers that want to improve their business performance.
Win and keep more customers
UPN is underpinned by the most advanced web based performance monitoring systems available, to help manage your business and provide your customers with improved visibility of freight. Clients have access to our web based online customer booking system, track and trace facility and to UPN’s unique real time signature capture system.
Expand your offering
Being part of UPN means that your customers have access to the widest range of next day and economy services for palletised freight. They will also be able to send freight in the widest range of freight types, from 150kg up to 1,200kg per pallet. You will also have access to the vast resources of the network and to a range of European services.
Reduce your costs
Being part of UPN will also help you to reduce your overheads. Most UPN members are able to reduce the size of their fleet, which will allow you to maintain profitability, whether your customers want to move one or one hundred pallets.
Our simple member rate schedule allows you to track your costs easily. Our members are involved in working in partnership with the network and our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation will ensure that you are always one step ahead of your competitors.
Easy to join
As all UPN systems are web based, you will not need to invest in expensive software to manage your business. All members are provided with comprehensive training and all the tools required to ‘hit the road running’, ensuring that there is minimal disruption to your business.
