FTL · LTL
General freight UK
General freight for everyday UK haulage
Post palletised goods, mixed freight, and standard UK haulage on Alpha Freight's verified carrier marketplace — transparent pricing, live tracking, digital POD, and 7-day carrier payouts.
Free to postPallet haulageUK-wide
Built for general freight
Everyday haulage, marketplace clarity
Free
Load posting on Alpha Freight
4%
Transparent supplier fee
UK-wide
Nationwide haulage coverage
7-day
Carrier payout window
Selected movements
Haulage for everyday UK freight
From full loads and pallet runs to tail-lift delivery and recurring lanes — verified carriers on standard UK equipment.
Pallet · UK
Standard pallet haulage
Ground level
Tail-lift delivery
Regular routes
Recurring lanes
Requirements
Load requirements for general freight
- Pickup and delivery postcodes with contact details
- Pallet count or dimensions and total weight
- Tail-lift or dock requirements if applicable
- Any time windows for collection or delivery
- Special handling notes for fragile or high-value goods
Marketplace pricing
Free to post · 4% fee
No monthly subscription. Compare verified general freight carrier bids and pay securely when your load goes live.
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Built for everyday UK freight teams
Not every shipment needs a specialist lane — but every shipment deserves a verified carrier and clear pricing. Alpha Freight is the UK marketplace for general freight: post loads, receive bids, track deliveries, and settle with digital POD.
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Who we serve
SMEs, manufacturers, wholesalers, and logistics teams moving everyday palletised and general cargo across the UK.
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Typical loads
Single and multi-pallet movements, boxed goods, machinery, packaging materials, and mixed general cargo.
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Flexible capacity
One-off loads or recurring lanes — scale up or down without long-term haulage contracts.
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Verified carriers
Every carrier on the marketplace passes verification before they bid on your freight.
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Transparent fees
Free to post. Suppliers pay a fixed 4% service fee — shown clearly before payment.
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Fast settlement
Carriers paid within 7 days of delivery and POD approval — attracting reliable capacity to your loads.
Capabilities
What we move for general freight
Full & partial loads
FTL and LTL options — dedicated vehicles or shared capacity depending on volume and budget.
Standard pallet haulage
UK pallet networks and point-to-point movements on curtain-side and box vehicles.
Tail-lift delivery
Ground-level delivery where no loading dock is available.
Recurring lanes
Re-post regular routes and build a preferred carrier pool for consistent general freight.
Typical equipment
Curtain-sideBox vanTail liftFlatbedRefrigerated
Step by step
How general freight works on Alpha Freight
The standard Alpha Freight workflow — simple, transparent, and built for everyday UK haulage.
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Create a free supplier account
Sign up in minutes. No monthly subscription — pay only when your load goes live.
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Post your load
Enter pickup, delivery, pallet count, weight, and any special requirements. Your load appears on the board.
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Choose the best bid
Verified carriers submit competitive bids. Compare price, ETA, and carrier ratings before you assign.
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Track, deliver, approve POD
Monitor the shipment live. Approve digital POD on delivery and release secure payment.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Account creation and load posting are free. Suppliers pay a fixed 4% Alpha Freight service fee on the load price before delivery goes live.
Palletised goods, boxed cargo, machinery, packaging, and mixed general haulage across standard UK equipment types.
Popular lanes often receive bids within minutes of posting. Clear load details help carriers price accurately and respond faster.
Yes. Live tracking is available once a carrier is assigned and the shipment is in transit.
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Post general freight on Alpha Freight — verified UK carriers, live tracking, and digital POD on every load.
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