Fleet costs, fuel duty, operator licence accounts and employment status advice for hauliers, road transport operators and logistics businesses across North Yorkshire.
Road transport and haulage businesses have a cost structure unlike most other sectors — fuel is the dominant variable cost, fleet depreciation and maintenance are substantial, and the employment status of drivers is a perennial compliance question. Getting the accounts right means understanding these specifics, not just applying general accounting principles.
We work with transport businesses across North Yorkshire — from owner-operators running a small fleet through to larger haulage companies. Whether your drivers are employed, self-employed or a mix of both, we make sure the payroll and tax treatment is correct and defensible.
HGVs, vans, trailers and support vehicles — capital allowances, lease vs buy decisions, fuel costs and maintenance all treated correctly to maximise tax relief.
Whether your drivers are genuinely self-employed or should be treated as employees is a question HMRC takes seriously. We advise on the correct treatment and help you structure arrangements properly.
Accurate accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in transport — including the correct treatment of fuel, depreciation, lease costs and road fund licence.
The VAT treatment of haulage services — including international transport, zero-rating for qualifying movements and input tax recovery on fuel — handled correctly.
Employed drivers, support staff, holiday pay and overtime — payroll and auto enrolment managed correctly for a sector where workforce arrangements are often complex.
Understanding your fuel cost per mile, margin by contract and vehicle utilisation helps you run a tighter operation. We produce management accounts to give you the numbers that matter.
Fleet costs, driver status, fuel VAT — we understand the specific tax and accounting issues that transport businesses face and apply them correctly without needing to be walked through the basics.
Transport is a demanding business. When you need a quick answer on a vehicle purchase, a new driver arrangement or a contract question, we're reachable and give you a clear answer.
No hourly rates, no surprise bills. You know what your accountancy costs each year — one less variable in a sector with plenty of other cost pressures to manage.
Free initial consultation, no obligation. We work with transport and haulage businesses across North Yorkshire.