Charges
Effective Date: 13/04/2024
All charges are at the discretion of our office
Period of Validity
To be reviewed annually
Payment terms
Payment terms are 30 days End of Month
Invoicing and Billing
Invoices will be raised and sent weekly for the previous weeks work – unless otherwise requested.
Insurance
Goods are insured up to and including the value of £1300.00 per tonne -Standard RHA T&Cs apply.
Proof of Delivery
PODs are available on request.
Claims
All claims will be processed in accordance with the Blue Lion Transport claims procedure which is available from your local office.
Waiting Time
Vehicle Type | Charge | Rules |
|---|---|---|
Small Van | £15/h | Applies after 30 mins |
Short Wheel Base | £15/h | Applies after 30 mins |
Long Wheel Base | £15/h | Applies after 30 mins |
Extra Long Wheel Base | £15/h | Applies after 30 mins |
Luton | £30/h | Applies after 30 mins |
7.5 Tonne | £40/h | Applies after 30 mins |
18/26 Tonne | £40/h | Applies after 45 mins |
Artic | £40/h | Applies after 90 mins |
Cancellation Charges
Standard Cancellation Scale (dependent on notice) – Time cancelled prior to collection.
Vehicle Type: Small Van to Luton
Notice Period | Cancellation Charge |
|---|---|
0:00 (driver on site) | 100% |
0:00 – 0:50 mins | £25 Admin Fee |
0:50 mins+ | 0% |
Vehicle Type: 7.5 Tonne to Artic
Notice Period | Cancellation Charge |
|---|---|
0:00 – 3:00 hours | 100% |
3:00 – 6:00 hours | 75% |
6:00 – 9:00 hours | 50% |
9:00 – 12:00 hours | 25% |
12:00 hours+ | 0% |
Rebooks, Returns & Refusals
Any rebooks, returns or redeliveries will be rated in accordance with our costing model.
Additional Drops
Vehicle Type | Outside London | Inside London |
|---|---|---|
Small Van – 4M | £10 | £25 |
Luton – 7.5T | £25 | £35 |
18T/26T | £35 | £45 |
Artic | £40 | £50 |
If multidrop routes you will be charged to the furthest drop. Drops must be within 5 miles off route otherwise additional diversionary mileage charges will apply.
Additional Charges
Congestion: Charged at Actual
ULEZ: Charged at Actual
Hand-balling charges
Small Van to Extra Long Wheel Base: £15 per hour
Luton: £30 per hour
7.5T: £40 per hour
18T to Artic: £45 per hour