Dedicated Vehicle and Driver
Secure a dedicated vehicle and driver for regular business transport without committing to a single haulier. CTS runs a private procurement process so you can compare checked operators before appointing the contract that suits your operation.
A dedicated transport resource matched through vetted operators
A dedicated vehicle and driver is a vehicle of the type you specify, van, 7.5 tonne, 18 tonne or artic, supplied with a driver and allocated to your work under an ongoing contract. It can be presented in your livery or plain. This is not a fully outsourced transport operation or self drive hire. It gives you dedicated vehicle capacity for your traffic while keeping control of your transport planning.
Your brief should cover the vehicle specification, trailer if required, delivery windows, collection points, route pattern, cages or handling equipment, KPIs, insurance responsibilities, mobilisation, continuity cover, drivers' hours compliance and reporting. A dedicated truck and driver, or a smaller vehicle, can be used for fixed routes, timed deliveries, retail replenishment, manufacturing flows or regular collections. Before going to market it helps to know what to specify in a transport brief.
CTS owns no trucks and no warehouses. We issue one structured brief to a small shortlist of matched operators whose capability fits the requirement. Before an operator receives a brief, CTS checks operator licence (O licence) status, financial standing, insurance and relevant accreditations. You should still carry out your own due diligence before appointment, including reviewing the official goods vehicle operator licensing guidance, because the contract is between the shipper and the chosen operator.
This service suits manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, importers and distributors that need a vehicle and driver available on agreed days or shifts without running the work in house. If the requirement grows to several vehicles, multiple depots or wider network management, see transport outsourcing options for broader contract arrangements.
Costs depend on the detail of the brief. Route mileage, drop density, vehicle and crew type, delivery windows, waiting time, traffic volumes, fuel, returns or failed deliveries, and whether the work remains fully dedicated or can be shared all affect pricing. A clear specification reduces assumptions and makes proposals easier to compare.
- Free
- Matching service
- UK-wide
- Operator network
- One brief
- Shared securely
- Checked
- Before introduction
Why appoint through CTS
The checks and structure that make proposals worth comparing.
Named driver
Agree a consistent driver assignment where the contract allows.
Specified vehicle
Choose the vehicle type that suits your operation.
Checked operators
Operators are checked before they receive your brief.
Compliance checks
DVSA, O licence, insurance and financial standing are reviewed.
Planned availability
Set the schedule to match your operating requirements.
Ongoing contract
Suitable for regular transport rather than one off work.
Operating models compared
Use this as the checklist for any proposal you receive.
| Attribute | What the operator provides | What to agree up front |
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| Vehicle specification | Van, 7.5 tonne, 18 tonne or artic with driver | Vehicle type, livery, operating pattern |
| Driver commitment | Named driver where agreed, continuity arrangements | Holiday and absence cover |
| Operating schedule | Collections, deliveries and agreed delivery windows | Days, hours and mobilisation date |
| Compliance | Licensed operation, insured vehicles, relevant accreditations | KPIs, reporting and contract terms |
| Service management | Regular communication and agreed performance measures | Waiting time, returns and escalation process |
In this section
The decisions that shape the appointment.
Keep control while reducing procurement risk
Compare proposals from matched, checked operators and appoint the contract that best meets your commercial and operational requirements.
| Independent process. | CTS introduces checked operators rather than selling its own fleet capacity. | |
|---|---|---|
| Comparable proposals. | One brief helps you compare proposals on a like for like basis. | |
| Commercial control. | You choose the operator and agree the final contract directly. | |
Your brief goes only to matched operators. It is never posted publicly or sold on.
How it works
One brief. A private shortlist. No obligation at any point.
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Brief your requirement
Set out the vehicle, schedule, routes, service levels and contract requirements.
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We match and check
CTS identifies suitable operators and completes the required checks before issuing the brief.
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Compare proposals privately
Review responses, clarify details and compare commercial and operational fit.
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Appoint and mobilise
Choose your preferred operator, complete due diligence and agree mobilisation.
Common questions
Straight answers on cost, contracts and how your brief is handled.
What affects the cost of a dedicated vehicle and driver?
The price depends on the brief. Vehicle type, route mileage, drop density, delivery windows, waiting time, traffic volumes, fuel, returns and the level of dedicated commitment all influence the proposal you receive.
Is CTS neutral when matching operators?
Yes. CTS does not own transport assets or sell its own fleet capacity. It introduces matched, checked operators, and the final choice remains with the shipper.
What checks are carried out before an operator receives my brief?
CTS checks DVSA operator licence and O licence status, financial standing, insurance and relevant accreditations before inviting an operator to quote. These checks do not replace the shipper's own due diligence before awarding a contract.
Can I request dedicated vehicle hire with driver in my own branding?
Yes, where the operator can provide it. Your brief can specify plain vehicles or vehicles in your livery, together with the operating pattern and service requirements.
When is a dedicated vehicle and driver better than shared or ad hoc transport?
A dedicated vehicle and driver suits regular, predictable work where you need guaranteed capacity, a driver who knows your sites and consistent service, rather than the lower cost of shared-user transport where a vehicle carries several customers' loads. It also gives more control than booking ad hoc haulage each time. Agree the service levels, contingency cover for driver absence or breakdown, and any KPIs in the contract so the operator can plan resources and you know what happens when things slip.
Request quotes from vetted UK partners
Tell us what your business needs to move and compare proposals privately. Free to use, with no obligation to appoint.
- Vetted UK operators only
- Private, never a load board
- No cost, no obligation
Compare checked operators before you appoint
CTS is free to shippers and there is no obligation to appoint. Your brief is shared only with matched, checked operators so you can compare private proposals before choosing an ongoing contract.
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