The department of transport has listed sites where HGV drivers can get a Covid-19 Test and also check that their paperwork is in order before embarking on their journey.
A Free COVID-19 test is available for drivers and crew at the advice sites marked below.
Find your nearest haulier advice site
Haulier advice sites have been set up at motorway service stations and truck stops. Most haulier advice sites are open between 6am and 9.30pm, 7 days a week.
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No testing | |
4am to 9.30pm | |
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24 hours | |
6am to 9.30pm | |
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No testing | |
6am to 9.30pm | |
6am to 9.30pm | |
No testing | |
4am to 9.30pm | |
6am to 9.30pm | |
6am to 9.30pm | |
6am to 9.30pm | |
No testing | |
No testing | |
6am to 9.30pm | |
4am to 9.30pm | |
4am to 9.30pm (Busy – you may experience delays) | |
No testing | |
24 hours | |
6am to 9.30pm (Busy – you may experience delays) | |
24 hours | |
24 hours (Busy – you may experience delays) | |
6am to 9.30pm | |
6am to 9.30pm | |
24 hours | |
6am to 9.30pm | |
6am to 9.30pm | |
6am to 9.30pm | |
6am to 9.30pm | |
6am to 9.30pm | |
6am to 9.30pm | |
6am to 9.30pm, Monday to Friday (7am to 11am and 4pm to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday) | |
24 hours (Busy – you may experience delays) | |
6am to 9.30pm | |
No testing | |
6am to 9.30pm (Busy – you may experience delays) | |
6am to 9.30pm | |
6am to 9.30pm |
Before Starting A Journey
As of the 1st January 2021, HGV drivers must have a KAP (Kent Access Permit) to travel through Kent to the Port of Dover or the Eurotunnel and on to the EU.
The permit helps manage traffic by confirming drivers have the right documents for EU import controls.
You do not need KAP if your vehicle is below 7.5 Tons or leaving from a different port other than Dover or Eurotunnel.
Each permit is valid for 24 hours. You need a new permit each time your HGV leaves Great Britain.
Drivers and Crew must have tested negative for coronavirus (COVID-19) up to 72 hours before you cross the border into France.
Get tested before entering Kent to avoid delays.
What you’ll need
You will need:
- the expected date and time of arrival of the HGV in Kent
- the registration number (front number plate) of the HGV
To get a KAP, you will have to confirm which documents you have already. Before you start, check whether you have:
- an EU import document with a barcode (for example from an import declaration or Transit Accompanying Document)
- Admission Temporaire/Temporary Admission (ATA) or Transport Internationaux Routiers (TIR) carnets
Use the service even if you do not need these documents, or you’re planning to collect them while travelling to the border. The service will tell you if you do not have a document you need.
If you’re carrying specialty, restricted, or controlled goods
You’ll need to confirm you have additional documents if you’re transporting:
- live animals
- animal products
- fish products
- plants
- other specialty, restricted, or controlled goods
Apply for a Kent Access Permit online
To get your permit, you will have to:
- confirm you have the correct customs and export documents before the HGV travels
- complete a self-assessment to confirm you meet EU import requirements
It takes around 5 minutes.
I hope you found this article “Sites where HGV drivers can get a covid-19 test” useful if you have had any experiences getting tested, or traveling abroad leave a comment below.