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The True Cost of Vehicle Downtime for HGVs and How to Minimise It

Keeping You Safe on the Road: Comprehensive Vehicle Safety Inspections at Heathline Commercials Ltd At Heathline Commercials, we understand that your vehicles aren’t just part of your business - they are your business. Keeping them road safe is critical for compliance, reliability, and the safety of your drivers and other road users. That’s why we offer a comprehensive HGV Safety Checklist, designed specifically for commercial fleets.

A team of budding engineers from Bedlington Academy took the chequered flag in an exciting STEM challenge that saw Year 7 students design, build and race their own rocket-powered cars as part of the national Race to the Line competition. Sponsored by Heathline Commercials, part of our family-run Moody Group, the initiative gave 170 students the chance to put science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) into action by creating high-speed vehicles from bio-compostable foam blocks before launching them down a custom track.

Gearing Up for Success: Meet Our New Apprentice at Healthline Commercials

Let’s Keep You Compliant and Confident When it comes to operating commercial vehicles, compliance isn’t something which is optional. It’s a legal and safety critical necessity. In a fast-paced transport environment, even well-run fleets can fall into bad habits or overlook key details. Here at Heathline Commercials, we work with operators every day to help ensure their vehicles are roadworthy, compliant and well-documented. Here’s a look at the most common compliance mistakes and how we can help you to avoid them.

When it comes to running a commercial fleet, prevention is always better than cure.

Running a commercial fleet isn’t just about keeping wheels turning- it’s about ensuring every vehicle operates safely, efficiently and with minimal downtime. Whether you’re managing a handful of HGVs or a large-scale distribution network, skilled support is the foundation of a high-performing fleet.

Why the UK needs skilled technicians more than ever

We've been servicing businesses and the general public across Northumberland for over 40 years now, with a wealth of experience in vehicle servicing, tachograph calibration and minor paint repairs to name just a few, but do you know where our experience stems from and how Heathline Commercials was established.