Plain-English Guide to Truckers Market Terms
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For Drivers – What This Means for You
You are independent
- You are not an employee of Truckers Market
- You choose when and where you work
- You can accept or decline any job
- You manage your own tax, NI, and pension
How pay works
- Employers pay an overall engagement fee
- After platform costs are deducted:
- 50% goes to you and 50% goes to Truckers Market
This is designed to give drivers a fair share compared to traditional agencies.
What Truckers Market does
- Helps you find work
- Matches you with employers
- Processes payments
- Provides tools for reputation and feedback
Truckers Market does not employ you, control how you do your job on site, or guarantee work or income.
What we expect from you
- Hold valid licences and CPC
- Work safely and professionally
- Be honest about experience and availability
- Treat people fairly and respectfully
Ratings and feedback
- Employers may leave feedback
- You can challenge unfair or incorrect feedback
- Serious or repeated issues can lead to suspension
Your data
- Your personal data is protected
- Only relevant information is shared with employers
- We do not sell your data
For Employers – What This Means for You
What Truckers Market is
- A marketplace, not a traditional agency
- We introduce you to independent drivers
- We do not employ or manage drivers on site
Your responsibilities
- You are responsible for site safety
- You handle induction and supervision
- You remain responsible for compliance with employment and H&S law
Drivers are not employees of Truckers Market.
Fees and value
- You pay an agreed engagement fee
- After platform costs:
- 50% goes to the driver and 50% goes to Truckers Market
This typically delivers better value and transparency than agencies.
What you can’t do
- Bypass the platform to avoid fees
- Misrepresent pay, hours, or conditions
- Use driver data for unrelated purposes
Cancellations and issues
- Cancellation rules may apply
- Late changes or unsuitable work may still be chargeable
- Driver no-shows and disputes are reviewed fairly
Ratings and trust
- You can leave factual, fair feedback
- Drivers may also rate employers
- Abuse of the system can lead to account action
Data protection
- Driver data must be used responsibly
- You must keep it secure and confidential
In short
Truckers Market exists to give drivers a fairer deal, give employers transparent, flexible access to drivers,
remove unnecessary agency margins, and build trust on both sides.
If you want the legal detail, please read the full Terms and Policies linked on the website.