The Humber Bridge Board has launched a new fleet toll account system, allowing transport operators to manage up to 2,000 vehicles under one central account.
The scheme, aimed at haulage firms and corporate fleets, is designed to streamline toll payments and reduce the paperwork involved in regular bridge crossings. Instead of managing multiple invoices or accounts, operators will now be able to consolidate all toll charges into a single statement.
Each vehicle registered under the new account will have crossings automatically recorded, with charges applied directly to the fleet’s central account. Monthly itemised invoices will provide detailed journey data, giving managers oversight of vehicle usage, costs and frequency of crossings.
A spokesperson for the Humber Bridge Board said: “We know the Humber Bridge is a vital route for businesses. This new service is designed to help companies save time, manage costs more effectively and gain clearer visibility of their toll charges.”
The accounts can support fleets ranging from a handful of vehicles to more than 2,000, making the system suitable for both regional operators and national haulage companies. Vehicles can be added or removed from the account at any time, ensuring records remain accurate as fleets evolve.
The Humber Bridge remains a critical artery for freight moving between East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. Officials say the new service will support the region’s economy by making life easier for transport firms who rely on the crossing daily.
Andrew Arundel, CEO of the Humber Bridge, said: “Today marks the start of the countdown to the launch of the new tolling system at the Humber Bridge.
“It’s an exciting development in the bridge’s history and one that will enable everyone to cross without having to stop at the toll booths, as well as introducing more ways to pay.
“Despite significant increases in the cost of operating and maintaining the bridge, the toll has remained frozen since 2012.
“We continue to reinvest toll receipts into the bridge’s ongoing maintenance, securing the structure for at least the next 100 years.”
The fleet toll account service is now open for registration, with the Humber Bridge Board encouraging logistics operators to take advantage of the simplified system.
