Fleet operators urged to adopt routing technology as HGV driver shortage looms
Fleet and logistics leaders are being urged to accelerate investment in routing and scheduling technology as concerns grow over a renewed shortage of HGV drivers in the UK. A recent industry warning from Insite highlights the risk of a widening skills gap following the loss of driver training funding, raising fresh pressure on operators already […]
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 […]
BVRLA wants government plan for non-zero emission HGV phase out
The British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association (BVRLA) has responded to the Government’s proposals on phasing-out the sale of new, non-zero emission heavy goods vehicles. When considering the phase-out date, the BVRLA believes there is still a huge amount of uncertainty about which powertrain technology will work best and what infrastructure will be available to support the transition to […]