Linking up empty trucks and competing businesses through trusted networks could mean less road traffic and pollution.
In a quest for more efficient use of our roads, researchers are piloting collaborative networks to connect producers, wholesalers and retailers in order to reduce emissions, fuel waste and costs, as well as traffic congestion.
The EU-funded NEXTRUST project is piloting schemes to identify vehicles that are not full and share similar routes with different businesses. By matching demand and capacity, shared networks can consolidate loads and cut down on unnecessary parallel trips.