Under development
The L&L app
We’re developing a market disruption app, based on new AI technology, that will revolutionise transport in the UK and all of Europe.
L&L already moves freight by road. We’re building the app around the work that fills a haulier’s day: searching freight exchanges, bidding, phoning clients in other languages, briefing drivers, working out how to reach awkward addresses, and keeping every border and compliance rule.
The problem it solves
Moving freight around the UK and Europe takes a lot of work that has nothing to do with driving.
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Hours on freight exchanges
Finding a suitable load and bidding for it means watching the exchange, comparing offers and chasing replies.
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Many languages, one job
A single trip can involve a client, a warehouse and a driver who don’t share a language. Misunderstandings cost time and money.
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Waiting for the next load
When the next load is found only after delivery, the truck waits or drives on empty.
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Hard routes and hidden gates
Low bridges, weight limits, city restrictions and hard-to-find loading bays slow trucks down.
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Paperwork at the border
Since Brexit, every trip between the UK and the EU needs customs documents, and missing ones leave trucks stuck at the port.
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Rules that carry fines
Stowaway checks, cabotage limits, days allowed in the EU and operator licence records: one miss can mean a penalty or a lost licence.
What it’s designed to do
Finding and winning loads
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Freight exchange plugin
Connects to UK and European freight exchanges such as TIMOCOM and picks out load offers that suit the truck’s position, size and schedule.
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Bids on the driver’s behalf
Places bids on suitable loads within the price and route limits the driver or haulier sets.
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Prices that cover the costs
Works out distance, tolls and fuel for every load before bidding, so a truck never takes work at a loss.
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Clients checked before bidding
Looks up the client first, using Companies House for UK companies, so drivers avoid clients who don’t pay.
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Next load planned before arrival
Looks for the next load near the drop-off while the current delivery is still on the road, so trucks wait less and run empty less.
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Paid faster
Proof of delivery sends the invoice straight away, with an option to be paid within 24 hours through invoice finance.
Every conversation, in every language
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Clients in their language
Handles emails and messages with each client in their own language, from first quote to delivery.
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Drivers in theirs
Sends each driver addresses, instructions and changes in the driver’s own language.
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Voice messages for drivers
Drivers listen to and send voice messages in their own language, used only when parked or hands-free.
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Updates without phone calls
Arrival times, delays and paperwork requests go out automatically to everyone who needs them.
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A person when it matters
Unusual situations are handed to a dispatcher, with a summary of the conversation so far.
On the road
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Routes that fit the truck
Plans around height, weight and length limits, low bridges, city restrictions and weekend lorry bans.
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London and clean air zones
Checks London’s Direct Vision Standard permit and Low Emission Zone, city clean air zones and the Dartford Crossing charge.
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Difficult destinations found
Pinpoints the right gate or loading bay and remembers access notes from earlier deliveries.
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Driving hours built in
Plans loads and routes around UK and EU drivers’ hours rules, so every plan can be driven legally.
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Secure parking on the route
Books secure truck parking where the driver’s rest break falls, to cut the risk of cargo theft.
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Tracking and proof of delivery
Clients see where their goods are. CMR notes and delivery photos are captured in the app.
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CO2 report per delivery
Works out the emissions for each delivery, ready for clients who have to report their transport emissions.
Borders and compliance
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UK–EU customs paperwork
Collects the customs references and documents a UK–EU trip needs before the truck reaches the port.
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GMR and driver entry permits
Prepares the Goods Movement Reference (GMR) for UK crossings and checks that EU drivers hold a valid UK ETA.
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Stowaway security checks
A guided vehicle security check at each stop, with timestamped photos, helps protect hauliers from Border Force penalties.
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Cabotage and Schengen counters
Counts cabotage jobs and each UK driver’s days in the Schengen area, and warns before a limit is reached.
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Operator licence protection
Daily walkaround checks and defect reports are done in the app and kept for the operator licence record.
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Reminders that matter
Tachograph downloads, driver CPC renewals and MOT dates are flagged before they’re due.
For businesses and hauliers
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Book road freight
Businesses get a price and book a collection from their phone.
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Connect hauliers and drivers
Links independent hauliers and drivers across the UK and Europe with loads that need moving.
A trip with the app
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Set the truck and the limits
The driver or haulier enters the vehicle, where it is and the lowest price they’ll accept.
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Loads found and bid for
The app searches freight exchanges and bids on suitable loads within those limits.
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Every conversation handled
It confirms details with the client in their language and briefs the driver in theirs.
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Next load lined up
Before the truck arrives, the app is already working on the next load near the drop-off.
Who it’s for
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Owner-drivers and small fleets
More loaded kilometres and less time on the phone and the exchange.
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Dispatchers
More trucks managed per person, with the routine conversations handled.
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Businesses sending goods
Quotes, updates and paperwork in their own language, without chasing.
Under development
Interested in investing?
We’re choosing our investors carefully. If you’re interested, email us and we’ll arrange a first conversation.
Email us about investingOpens an email to info@ll-transport.com