• The main web sites where return loads can be
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found include: Roadrunner.uk.com—launched two years ago as a joint venture between Road Tech Computer Services (phone 01923 338033) and the Road Haulage Association. RHA members are entitled to a year's free use; otherwise the cost is £1 a day.
Load-link.com—launched by ERTL Load-Link (phone 01952 201673) in January, initially concentrating on light haulage in the UK but now covering other work as well. Continental coverage is due to start this month (June). Registration costs £100 with a further 20p per message.
Freight-traders.com—run by FreightTraders (phone 01553 697727), a subsidiary of Mars. It was due to go live at the end of last month (May). There is no registration fee but a commission will be charged of 3-4% of each job's value.
Toleroute (phone 0500 006124) offers a freight exchange throughout Europe. About 12% of its subscribers in the UK access it via the Internet but this figure is growing rapidly. Basic subscription costs £360 a year with a further 20p charge to see each contract.