Addressing Driver Shortages: Upskilling as a route to UK supply chain stability
The UK’s driver shortage continues to place a significant strain on the logistics sector, reflecting a global challenge that is driving up costs and constraining growth. In the US, freight operators are losing an estimated $95.5 million every week due to unfilled driving roles, while in Europe the International Road Transport Union (IRU) also highlights the scale of the […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Rightcharge – Fleet EV charging payments, sorted
Rightcharge simplifies fleet EV charging payments by bringing home and public charging into one HMRC-compliant bill. No more receipts, no more admin headaches. At home, drivers are reimbursed automatically with payments sent directly to their energy bills. Each session is matched to the correct work vehicle, with chargers, vehicles and tariffs all connected to guarantee […]
Why smart fleets are renting their way into the EV revolution
As the world continues to push towards sustainability (including the ZEV mandate and net zero 2035), EVs have transitioned from a niche alternative to a mainstream option in fleets. Smart EV charging solution, Virta recently noted that the ZEV mandate aims to reshape the automotive landscape by ensuring that 80% of new cars and 70% of […]
Total control for modern fleets
The rental landscape is changing fast. Rising costs, tighter compliance demands and growing fleet complexity mean businesses need more than a supplier — they need a strategic partner and a platform built for what’s next. Nexus is the UK’s leading vehicle and plant hire platform, trusted by thousands of businesses to manage even their most […]
vaylens: One platform for fleet charging across depot, home and public networks
EV fleet charging happens in too many places. Reimbursing home charging sessions is difficult. And charging data rarely gives clear answers. For many fleet operators, these issues slow things down as their businesses grow. Vehicles charge at the depot, on public networks and at employees’ homes. Each comes with different costs, processes and data sources. […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Video telematics by Exeros
In theory, video telematics is simple. It’s a fleet safety and management platform connected to vehicle-mounted cameras that scan roads, drivers, and vulnerable road users. But here’s where it gets complicated: technology is fun. It’s new; it’s shiny, especially now that AI has joined the party. Too easily, people lose sight of the basics because […]
Why foodservice distributors that treat delivery as a cost will miss the next wave of growth
Foodservice distributors are operating in an increasingly challenging landscape. Whether it be inflation, fluctuating demand or labour shortages, it’s fair to say that the industry has been constantly up against it over the past few years. And when you combine this with the fact that there are rising customer expectations, it’s clear that the delivery […]
How AI is Transforming Fleet Management and Giving Operators a Critical Efficiency Advantage
The fleet and haulage sector is under increasing pressure to improve safety, reduce costs and operate with greater efficiency. Artificial intelligence is fast becoming one of the most effective ways to achieve these goals. From predictive maintenance to data driven route planning, AI enabled systems are allowing operators to make better decisions, prevent breakdowns and […]
How machine learning can help turn fleet data into delivery intelligence
Fleet operators across the UK are facing mounting pressure. Whether it be through rising customer expectations, tight delivery windows or ongoing sustainability targets, traditional planning methods are struggling to keep pace. Given these circumstances, machine learning has fast become a vital component of modern fleet and logistics management. To emphasise its importance, in 2023, themachine learning in logistics […]
AI in logistics: Helping to understand performance and environmental impact
Real-time data insights are transforming logistics performance, driving down costs and improving CO2 emissions management. Adding Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Transport Management Systems (TMS) is set to further enhance the depth and breadth of data, extending automation and enhancing predictive insights, as Elmer Spruijt (pictured), VP, Global Sales, Descartes explains… Real-Time Visibility The growing availability of real-time […]