Removing the stress of truck stop parking
30 October 2023
As the largest supplier of fuel cards in the UK and operator of the UK Fuels network, we have announced today a strengthening of our UK fuel cards offering, with users now able to pay and pre-book HGV parking and washing at truck stops across the UK.
In 2022, UK night-time HGV parking at purpose-built facilities averaged 87% of total capacity, up from 76% in 2017*. Lack of parking where HGV drivers need it continues to leave many forced to use makeshift unofficial parking, particularly at night, significantly impacting driver welfare and road safety.
Radius’ new offering for its fuel card users will help to remove the unnecessary stress caused by not knowing if there will be space available where and when it’s needed along drivers’ routes and having to opt for less safe and secure, or even illegal, alternatives.
The initial rollout is in partnership with TRAVIS Road Services, an online marketplace that facilitates the pre-booking of HGV parking and washing.
As of this month, Radius fuel card users with vehicles over 7.5 tonnes can now pay for and pre-book vehicle parking and washing at 119 sites in the UK, as well as paying when they arrive without pre-booking. Fuel card users can use Radius’ e-route site locator to find sites and plan their journey accordingly. Radius’ rollout will be extended across the Republic of Ireland and Europe in 2024.
In addition, this new offering brings additional convenience to Radius customers, enabling them to refuel, park and wash their vehicle using just a single card. Providing consolidated weekly paperless HMRC-compliant invoices, fuel card users don’t need to spend time collecting and returning paper receipts across all purchases.
Fleet managers can manage their business’ fuel easily and effectively in one online portal, Radius Velocity. Free to all customers, the portal enables fleet managers to view and search all Radius fuel card transactions, download invoices online and run reports to better understand fuel usage and driver behaviour. This enables regular and accurate analysis to make informed decisions to improve fuel efficiency.
Jonathan Haseler, Chief Revenue Officer, UK and Ireland, Radius, commented: “The inadequate availability of purpose-built parking facilities that guarantee safe and secure parking for HGV drivers, whether they’re stopping for a break or overnight, has long proved a challenge and is well recognised in the haulage sector.
“Our partnership with TRAVIS will provide a convenient and cost-effective one-stop solution for fuel, HGV parking and washing, that not only benefits fleet managers but alleviates the impact of insufficient and highly contested on-site purpose-built parking availability for Radius fuel card users.”
Jochem de Graaf, Chief Executive Officer, TRAVIS Road Services, added: “Our sweet spot as a business is connecting the supply and demand of road services. With Radius fuel cards giving access to 97% of postcode areas across the UK, we had no hesitation in partnering with Radius and furthering our commitment to enabling HGV drivers to easily find, book and pay for road services.”
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