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 […]
DASH CAM & SECURITY MONTH: Balancing Safety, Privacy and Compliance – Deploying dash cams in logistics fleets
For logistics fleets across dash cams are increasingly seen as a core safety and risk management tool. From collision defence and driver protection to fraud prevention and insurance cost control, camera technology offers clear operational benefits. However, successful deployment is as much about governance and workforce trust as it is about hardware specification. Leaders in […]
VIDEO: What to expect at June’s Fleet Summit – and how to secure your delegate place
The Fleet Summit works by delivering industry professionals a schedule, matching the right suppliers and seminars specially to individual fleet needs, increasing the likelihood of productive discussions and valuable connections. Registration is now open – Don’t miss out: be part of the celebration, connect with industry leaders, and discover what’s new in the world of […]
March 2026 is Driver Training Month on Fleet Briefing: Make sure your solutions are part of the story!
Each month on Fleet Management Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the fleet market – and in March we’ll be focusing on Driver Training solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help fleet buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of […]
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 […]
DASH CAM & SECURITY MONTH: The role of integrated security cameras in utility fleets
For utility fleet operators, security is about far more than vehicle theft. Fleets are operating in increasingly challenging conditions: dispersed assets, lone working, high-value equipment, public-facing roles and rising scrutiny following incidents. Against this backdrop, integrated security camera systems are becoming a core part of fleet risk management for utilities: protecting drivers, vehicles and cargo […]
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 […]
First electric HGV completes Channel Tunnel freight crossing
A battery-electric heavy goods vehicle has completed the first-ever freight journey through the Channel Tunnel using LeShuttle Freight, in a milestone that operators say demonstrates zero-emission road freight is becoming viable on one of the UK’s most commercially critical trade corridors. The trip was delivered through a collaboration between Kuehne+Nagel, LeShuttle Freight (Eurotunnel), charging specialist […]
EV & HYBRID MONTH: Getting your charging infrastructure right for public and private sector fleets
For leaders attending the Fleet Summit, the shift to EVs and plug-in hybrids has made one thing abundantly clear: vehicles are only half the transition. The most successful programmes treat charging as a strategic capability, because the wrong infrastructure decisions can quietly undermine utilisation, cost savings and service reliability… The core question is no longer […]
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 […]