Become a JS Freight approved carrier
Register your fleet, operating areas and preferred lanes so the freight desk can match suitable UK road freight opportunities to your business.
Build a direct relationship with the freight desk
We want a smaller panel of reliable operators whose fleet, lanes and documentation we understand—not an anonymous list of email addresses.
Tell us your strengths
Vehicle types, operating base, regular destinations, return areas and specialist equipment help us send fewer but more relevant opportunities.
We verify the basics
Carrier approval records business details, operator licence information and relevant insurance details before live work is allocated.
Build performance history
The Control Tower records completed jobs, service issues, preferred lanes and document expiry dates so good operators become easier to reuse.
Join the approved carrier network
Complete the form once. Your application is sent directly into the Control Tower for review rather than disappearing into an inbox.
- Standard National or Standard International authority as appropriate
- Relevant motor and Goods in Transit insurance
- Clear fleet and operating-area information
- Agreement to no onward subcontracting without prior written authority
- Professional communication and POD return
What we need from operators
Who can apply?
Professional UK haulage operators with the appropriate operating authority and insurance for the freight they undertake. Restricted licences are not suitable for carrying other people's goods for hire or reward.
Does registering guarantee work?
No. The purpose of the carrier panel is to make it easier to source suitable operators when matching loads arise. Volume will depend on customer demand, geography, vehicle type, rate and performance.
Can I pass a job to another haulier?
Not without prior written approval. Uncontrolled onward subcontracting weakens chain-of-custody and insurance control, so the carrier process is designed to prevent it.
What happens when documents expire?
The Control Tower flags expiry dates and can place an operator into review or suspended status until current information is supplied.