FLF Logistics
Transport subcontracting for logistics companies: vehicle, driver and licences under one contract
When a route needs more capacity, we run it for you with our own vehicles and our own drivers. One contract, one contact person and one monthly invoice.
Transport subcontracting is for haulage firms, wholesalers, terminals and distribution networks that want to outsource one or more routes without buying vehicles or recruiting drivers. You define the route, the timetable and the service level; we bring the vehicle, the driver, the operator licences and the insurance. When a driver is ill or a vehicle is in the workshop, the cover driver and the spare vehicle are our problem, not yours.
We run subcontracted routes across Uusimaa, Kanta-Häme and Päijät-Häme from our depots in Malmi, Helsinki and in Lahti. A typical contract is a distribution round, a linehaul between terminals or a fixed daily run driven at the same time every weekday by the same driver. The fleet ranges from vans to an 18-tonne lorry, so the route does not have to bend around the vehicle; the vehicle is chosen for the route.
Pricing depends on route length, driving time, vehicle class and how many days a week the contract covers. The most common model is a fixed route price per driving day, so you know the cost in advance. Tell us the route, the number of stops and the type of load and you will normally have a quote the same working day. A continuous route usually starts within a couple of weeks once the driver has been inducted.
30+
vehicles
50+
employed professionals
3
regions
2018
operating since
Who transport subcontracting is for
The service is built for the buyer who is responsible for deliveries to their own customers but does not want to tie up capital in vehicles or recruit a driver for every route.
Haulage companies
A peak season, a new customer or a long absence eats capacity. We run the route in your name until things settle, or permanently.
Wholesalers
Daily deliveries to your own customers without an in-house transport department. Get the load onto a pallet and we handle the rest.
Terminals and forwarders
Linehaul between terminals and delivery from terminal to end customer within an agreed time window.
Distribution networks and chains
Internal distribution between sites, replenishment for pharmacy and retail chains, and collection of returns.
What subcontracting includes
The contract covers everything required to run the route. You keep the order, the load and the customer relationship.
- A vehicle matched to the route: van, high-roof van, 7.5 t electric lorry or 18 t lorry, with a tail lift where needed
- A driver who is employed by FLF: wages, shifts, holidays and training are our responsibility
- Goods transport operator licences, vehicle insurance and carrier liability cover for the goods at the agreed level
- Cover drivers and a spare vehicle during absences, servicing and breakdowns without a separate order
- A named contact person who knows the route and handles day-to-day changes
- A consolidated monthly invoice and a report of the runs completed
Vehicles for routes
The vehicle is chosen according to the load, the number of stops and the unloading points. One contract can include more than one vehicle class.
Vans
For fast urban distribution, roll cages and small pallet loads. They fit into car parks and loading bays that a lorry cannot reach.
High-roof vans
Tall load space and a flat floor for bulky but light freight. Citroën Jumper vans, among others.
7.5 t Fuso eCanter
A fully electric lorry for city-centre distribution and terminal shuttles. Quiet and zero-emission, suitable for restricted zones.
18 t lorry
Linehaul and large pallet consignments between Helsinki, Lahti and Hämeenlinna. Tail lift for sites without a loading dock.
Temperature-controlled capacity
When the route carries food or medicines we use condition-monitored vehicles and send the temperature data to the buyer.
How the partnership starts
- 01
Assessment
We go through the route, stops, load, time windows and your systems, and agree who is responsible for what.
- 02
Trial run
We drive the route for a few days with the agreed vehicle and check driving times, unloading points and reporting before either side commits.
- 03
Contract
We document the route, pricing model, responsibilities, cover arrangements and notice period. Contractor's liability documents are delivered at the same time.
- 04
Regular driver starts
A named driver is inducted into the route and its customers. A cover driver is inducted alongside, so holidays are invisible to you.
Pricing models for subcontracting
The same route is priced differently depending on how regular it is. The models can also run side by side.
Route price per driving day
A fixed price for every run completed. The most common model on distribution and linehaul routes where the number of stops has settled.
Hourly rate
When the length of the day varies or you direct the vehicle during the day. Billed on actual time.
Monthly contract
Vehicle and driver at your disposal on agreed days each week for a fixed monthly fee. The most predictable cost for long contracts.
Contractor's liability and reporting
Finland's Contractor's Liability Act requires the buyer of a transport service to check the subcontractor's background before signing. We supply every statutory document without being asked: the trade register extract, certificates of paid taxes and pension contributions, a statement of the applicable collective agreement and proof of occupational health care. The documents are refreshed during the contract at an agreed interval so your own records stay current without chasing.
Every run produces a driving log: departure and arrival times, stops, kilometres and exceptions. You receive a summary with the monthly invoice or weekly if preferred. Vehicles are GPS-tracked, and temperature-controlled loads come with condition data. If you have your own delivery tracking system, the driver confirms deliveries in it according to your instructions.
In your request for a quote, it helps to state the number of stops and their time windows, the typical load (roll cages, pallets, loose freight), whether unloading points have a loading dock, and any special requirements such as temperature control, livery or use of your systems. With that information the price is right the first time.
Service area
We run subcontracted routes across Uusimaa, Kanta-Häme and Päijät-Häme. Our depots are in Malmi, Helsinki and in Lahti, so the driver starts the day close to the route.
- Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa: urban distribution, Vuosaari harbour, Aviapolis and the airport cargo area
- Lahti and Päijät-Häme: distribution and linehaul towards Helsinki, Heinola by arrangement
- Hämeenlinna, Hyvinkää and Riihimäki: terminals and industrial estates along the main railway line
- Longer runs elsewhere in Finland by agreement
Pricing
The subcontracting price is based on route length and duration, vehicle class, the number of driving days per week and any extras such as temperature monitoring or livery. The price includes the driver, fuel, insurance and cover. Prices for businesses are quoted excluding VAT.
Route price
A fixed price per driving day for an established route.
Hourly rate
Variable day length, billed on actual time.
Monthly contract
Vehicle and driver on agreed days each week for a fixed monthly fee.
Request a quote for your route
Tell us the route, stops, load and driving days. You will normally have a quote the same working day, with no obligation.
Frequently asked questions
What is required of a subcontractor?
A subcontractor needs a goods transport operator licence, valid insurance, professionally qualified drivers and up-to-date contractor's liability documents. FLF meets these requirements and supplies the documents with the contract. You should also insist on a cover arrangement, a named contact person and driving reports, so the route is run the same way in exceptional situations.
Can the vehicle carry our branding?
Yes. The vehicle on a contract route can be wrapped in your livery for the duration of the contract, and the driver can wear your workwear if required. Your customers then see your brand even though a subcontractor drives the route. The cost of the wrap and the contract length are agreed together, and the livery is removed when the contract ends.
How quickly can a route start?
A continuous subcontracted route usually starts within a couple of weeks. The time goes on the assessment, the trial run and inducting the driver into the route and your practices. If the need is sudden, for example when your own driver falls ill, we can start faster as a temporary arrangement and formalise the contract afterwards.
How is cover handled?
Cover is FLF's responsibility and is included in the price. For every contract route we induct a cover driver alongside the regular driver, so they know the route and the customers. Our drivers are our own employees, so holidays, sick leave and workshop days are arranged in-house without you having to find a replacement.
What does subcontracting cost?
The price is calculated from route length, driving time, vehicle class and the number of driving days per week. The most common model is a fixed route price per driving day that includes the driver, fuel, insurance and cover. Request a quote by describing the route and load, and you will normally have a price the same working day, excluding VAT.
Are the drivers professionally qualified?
Yes. Our lorry drivers hold the professional driver qualification (CPC) and a licence for the vehicle class they drive. Driver training is organised in-house, and drivers on temperature-controlled work have completed training in line with GDP requirements. Qualification records are available to the buyer on request.
Can we start with one route and expand?
Yes, and that is the usual way. Many buyers begin with a single route or with cover during absences and expand once they have seen how we work. Routes or vehicle classes are added to the contract without a new tender, and pricing is reviewed according to volume.
Outsource the route, keep the customer
Tell us the route and volume and we will propose the vehicle, the pricing model and a start date.