Software for general haulage
One platform to run general haulage, from first plan to final invoice.
General haulage lives on quick decisions. Loads change, drivers reroute, and the office keeps it all in sync by hand. HaulierMagic puts planning, driver jobs, tracking, proof of delivery and invoicing in one place. One live picture, for the whole operation.
- One board the office shares, every order captured once
- Backloads assigned before the wheels turn
- A signed ePOD invoices same day, not at month end
Trusted by UK haulage operators
The sector
General haulage is the backbone, and the tightest-margin job on the road.
Around 89% of UK freight moves by road, and general haulage carries the bulk of it. It is also the most competitive corner of the industry.
The RHA puts the cost of one 44-tonne artic at £160,604 a year, excluding fuel. Up more than £9,000 on the year before.
At that cost, an empty return leg or a job planned twice is money you do not get back.
Sources: RHA, 89% of UK freight moved by road; £160,604 annual cost model for a 44-tonne artic, excluding fuel, 2024.
The problem, and the fix
The admin grows faster than the fleet.
Nobody outgrows their spreadsheets in one go. It creeps up. One more customer, one more driver, one more place the same job gets typed in.
Running on spreadsheets, paper and messages
- Jobs arrive by phone, email and portal, then get rekeyed into three places.
- Trucks come back empty because no one can see the return-load options.
- The office chases drivers all day for status and PODs.
- Invoices wait on paperwork that comes back days later.
- A last-minute change means ringing round every driver.
Running on HaulierMagic
- Capture and manage every order once, in one board the whole office shares.
- See available trucks and jobs together, and assign backloads before the wheels turn.
- Live status and ePOD land automatically, visible to planners and customers.
- A signed ePOD triggers accurate invoicing the same day.
- Drag a job to a new driver; the change reaches their app instantly.
Two ways operators arrive here
Whichever end of the fleet you are at.
Grow the fleet, not the office
Still planning the day yourself and doing invoices on a Sunday night? The goal is simple: hours back, and nothing missed. Drivers use their own phones for jobs, walkaround checks, PODs and messages. You get one screen for the whole day.
- Time back: most operators we move over save 10 or more hours a week in the office alone.
- Fewer missed jobs: one shared board means no double bookings and no drops falling through the cracks.
- Fast to start: most operators are live within two to four weeks, with migration, training and setup handled alongside your day-to-day.
One platform in place of five
If you already run a TMS plus a stack of point tools, the vendor count is the cost. Five logins, five contracts, and data nobody trusts until it is reconciled by hand. HaulierMagic consolidates the lot into one application:
- Planning, truck-safe navigation and driver tracking.
- Verified walkaround checks and proof of delivery.
- Automated invoicing, straight off a signed ePOD.
- Compliance evidence is captured as work happens, not rebuilt for an audit later.
Fits your setup
Works with the tools you already run.
Keep what works. Drop the double entry.
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- Sage 50 and Sage 200 both.
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- Telematics
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- Networks and industry systems
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- and other pallet networks
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- Driver messaging
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- plus API access for custom integrations
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Proof
Hear from operators like you.
Since adopting HaulierMagic in 2006, we have seen real, measurable improvements in our day to day operations and to our bottom line. Our entire fleet is fully tracked and our client facing and office-backed technology is among the most advanced in the industry.
Peter Brown Managing Director, Jack Richards & Son Since using a TMS system, planning has become much simpler, saving time and creating full visibility whilst allowing the drivers to go paperless using the mobile app. We are 100% happy with the system, the setup process was fantastic and the ongoing support we have with the team is spot on.
Gary Dale Fleet Manager, Stears Haulage Ltd FAQ
General haulage software: common questions.
What is a transport management system for general haulage?
It is software that runs the moving parts of a haulage operation in one place. Instead of spreadsheets, paper and messages spread across the business, planning, driver jobs, tracking, proof of delivery and invoicing sit in a single application the whole team works from.
How does HaulierMagic reduce empty running?
Planners see available trucks and open jobs together on one board, so return loads can be spotted and assigned before a truck heads back empty. Fewer empty miles means more revenue from the same fleet and fuel.
Will it work for a small general haulage fleet?
Yes. HaulierMagic runs everything from single-truck owner-operators to established multi-vehicle fleets, and grows with you without a painful migration later.
How long does it take to go live?
Most operators are live within two to four weeks. The team handles data migration, driver onboarding, planner training and integration setup alongside your day-to-day operations.
Does it connect to our accounts and telematics?
It connects to accounting packages including Xero, Sage 50 and Sage 200, common vehicle telematics such as Webfleet, and WhatsApp for driver messaging, with API access for custom integrations. Your exact setup is confirmed during onboarding.
How does the driver app help on general haulage work?
Drivers see their daily jobs, complete walkaround safety checks, capture signatures and photos for proof of delivery, message planners and update job status. It works offline and syncs when back in signal.
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