Below you'll find links to other sources of information on transport technology that will help determine future business strategy.

Topic areas:
- Vehicle Scheduling
- Delivery Execution
- Vehicle Tracking
- In Cab Technology
- Driver Style and Training
- Fuel Monitoring
- Fleet Design Technology
- Industry Collaboration - Communication

Vehicle Scheduling

Computerised Vehicle Routing and Scheduling for Efficient Logistics (CVRS) (PDF)
This guide describes the different types of systems available with hints and tips on how to choose and implement a CVRS system successfully.

Information Technology for Efficient Road Freight Operations (PDF)
This guide provides an overview of the available and relevant systems, covering their uses, likely benefits, issues to consider and associated costs.

Quick Guide to Computerised Vehicle Routing and Scheduling (CVRS) (PDF)
This Quick Guide shows the latest routing and scheduling software products and developments.

Delivery Execution

Performance Management for Efficient Road Freight Operations (PDF)
This guide explains the process of measuring performance effectively. It includes advice on how information is best collected and interpreted to allow informed decision making in order to achieve operational efficiency improvements.

Wayfinding Research Using Satellite Navigation to Improve Efficiency in the Road Freight Industry (PDF)
This report helps you to find out more about the benefits SatNav systems can bring to your operation. Freight Best Practice conducted an eight week trial comparing 4 fleets before and after using SatNav.

Driving for Work: Safer Journey Planner (PDF)

Driving for Work: Safer Speeds Policy (PDF)

Vehicle Tracking

Telematics for Efficient Road Freight Operations (PDF)
Provides information on the components of telematics systems and their implementation.

Fuel Efficiency Trials Research (PDF)
The Fuel Efficiency Trials Research Report provides a useful overview of current in-fleet trials of two widely available fuel efficiency interventions for the road freight industry; energy efficient tyres and telematics systems. The report provides transport operators and managers with details of the results of the two in-fleet trials, confirming the efficiency savings available to the transport operators who implemented the trials.

In Cab Technology

Vehicle Technology: A Manager's Guide (PDF)

Driving for Work: Vehicle Technology (PDF)

Q&A
This is a Q&A on the benefits or otherwise of in cab technology

Driver Style and Training

Companies & Drivers Benefit from SAFED for HGVs: A Selection of Case Studies (PDF)
This selection of Case Studies describes the benefits experienced by 15 companies and their drivers who have taken part in the Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving (SAFED) scheme.

Power To Your People...Motivation Breeds Success (PDF)
This Case Study provides examples of change management and motivational techniques employed to improve efficiency and morale in three transport operations

Proactive Driver Performance Management Keeps Fuel Efficiency on Track (PDF)
This Case Study shows how Thorntons implemented a highly effective driver incentive scheme combining in-cab driver monitoring, service delivery levels and accident rates.

Safe Driving Tips (PDF)
Written especially for commercial vehicle drivers, this Pocket Guide provides essential safety hints and tips on all aspects of driving safely.

SAFED for HGVs...A Guide to Safe & Fuel Efficient Driving for HGVs (PDF)
This Guide outlines the elements of the Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving (SAFED) scheme and explains the content of the one-day SAFED training course for HGV drivers.

Saving Fuel Through People...Successful Change Management in Road Freight Operations (PDF)
This guide provides advice and real life examples to help operators motivate their staff effectively and shows how to implement and manage change more successfully.

Driving for Work: Driver Assessment and Training (PDF)

Fuel Monitoring

Fuel Efficiency Intervention Trials (PDF)
This guide outlines a simple 12 step process that a transport operator can follow to implement a fuel efficiency intervention within their fleet. An effectively run trial can help determine if an intervention is relevant to your operation. Interventions can involve varying degrees of capital expenditure and it is very important to ensure such investments are made wisely and will really maximise the efficiency of your fleet.

Fuel Management Guide (PDF)
This is the definitive guide to improving the fuel performance of your fleet. It gives step-by-step explanations of the key elements of fuel management, how to measure performance and how to implement an effective improvement programme

Fuel Saving Devices (PDF)
This Guide contains practical and impartial tips and advice on how to trial and then choose fuel saving products

Fuel Saving Tips (PDF)
This handy Pocket Guide is ideal for drivers and managers looking for simple ways to reduce fuel consumption

The Fuel Efficient Truck Drivers' Handbook (PDF)
This Pocket Guide offers an introduction to the driver's role and their effect on fuel efficiency

Fleet Design Technology

Aerodynamics for Efficient Road Freight Operations (PDF)
This guide offers practical information on aerodynamically effective styling for trucks including appropriate add-on features

Focus on Double Decks (PDF)
This Case Study describes the benefits of double deck trailers and how a trial of a prototype double deck trailer helped Focus DIY reduce costs, improve utilisation and reduce mileage and emissions

Keeping Profit on Track with Wheel Alignment (PDF)
Featuring Kidds Transport and CRL Distribution. This Case Study shows how savings can be made from implementing a regular wheel alignment programme including increased fuel savings and extended tyre life

Lightweight Truck Specification Generates Savings for MEMS (PDF)
This Case Study shows how careful attention to vehicle specification can maximise operational efficiency and increase profits.

Preventative Maintenance for Efficient Road Freight Operations (PDF)
Offers practical advice on how to implement an appropriate preventative maintenance plan.

Quick Guide to Truck Aerodynamics (PDF)
A Quick Guide on aerodynamically effective styling for trucks including appropriate add-on features.

Save Fuel with Lower Rolling Resistance Tyres (PDF)
This Case Study contains examples of the positive effects that lower rolling resistance tyres have had on fuel consumption.

The Benefits of Operating Electric Vehicles in an Urban Environment (PDF)
This Case Study demonstrates the advantages of using electric vehicles over diesel equivalents for city centre work, through reduced cost of operation and fuel and hence reduced emissions

Truck Specification for Best Operational Efficiency (PDF)
A step-by-step Guide to the process of correctly specifying an efficient and `fit for purpose` vehicle.

Industry Collaboration - Communication

GS1 Electronic Messaging Standards

GS1 Portfolio of Standards (PDF)

GS1 Logistics Interoperability Model

GS1 Standard Logistics Label (PDF)

GS1

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