Skip to content

Digital load matching has universal benefits for trucking worldwide

Freddie Holmes takes a look at how freight-matching services vary on a regional basis

Special report: Can the Uber model transform freight?

The question for any commercial vehicle (CV) fleet is how to optimise vehicle uptime and productivity. Aside from improved mechanical reliability and rising e-commerce, one simple way to boost productivity is to ensure the vehicle does not make wasted miles. That is, to make a journey without carrying any cargo. Freight matching—often referred to as ‘Uber for trucks’—describes the process of finding freight on-demand with the help of data and automation.

The benefits are fairly simple, explains

It’s time to log in (or subscribe).

Not a member? Subscribe now and let us help you understand the future of mobility.

Pro
£495/year
or £49.50/month
1 user
News
yes
Magazine
yes
Articles
yes
Special Reports
yes
Research
no
OEM Tracker
no
OEM Model Plans
no
OEM Production Data
no
OEM Sales Data
no
Pro+
£1,950/year
or £195/month
1 user
News
yes
Magazine
yes
Articles
yes
Special Reports
yes
Research
yes
OEM Tracker
yes
OEM Model Plans
yes
OEM Production Data
yes
OEM Sales Data
yes
Pro+ Team
£3,950/year
or £395/month
Up to 5 users
News
yes
Magazine
yes
Articles
yes
Special Reports
yes
Research
yes
OEM Tracker
yes
OEM Model Plans
yes
OEM Production Data
yes
OEM Sales Data
yes
Pro+ Enterprise
Unlimited
News
yes
Magazine
yes
Articles
yes
Special Reports
yes
Research
yes
OEM Tracker
yes
OEM Model Plans
yes
OEM Production Data
yes
OEM Sales Data
yes

Welcome back , to continue browsing the site, please click here