The Future of Delivery Vehicles Climate change is one of the biggest problems the world is facing right now, so there’s a huge amount of interest in reducing harmful vehicle emissions. And here at GenRev, we’ve been wondering about the impact this is going to have on the future of delivery vehicles. Regular readers will know this is a subject very close to our hearts. In a previous blog post, we’ve already taken a look at sustainable warehousing solutions. And

Reflecting on 2021 and New Service Developments As another turbulent year draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on 2021 and looking at how we’re all trying to move forwards from the events of the preceding year. Although it’s very clear that many industries are still feeling the effects of Covid and Brexit – and doubtless will do for some time to come – we’re very busy here at GenRev. This is due to the ongoing custom and support of

Reduce Road Pollution by Optimising Deliveries As pandemic restrictions begin to ease and more people have started returning to work, road pollution is once again on the increase. But following the recent COP26 meeting of global leaders, there’s an urgent need for action on climate change, including finding effective ways to reduce road pollution Less pollution during lockdowns As soon as the first national lockdown took hold in the UK in March 2020, there was an instant and noticeable drop

Latest Road Developments Across the UK Here at GenRev we’re committed to making road journeys as easy and stress-free as possible. So today, we’re taking a look at some of the latest road developments currently in the pipeline. Highways England has expressed a desire to build back better after the pandemic, with the aim of making road travel faster and more convenient for all road users, whether you’re a pedestrian, cyclist or driver. The aim is to create a framework

What’s behind the recent fuel crisis? In a previous blog post we took a look at the current situation regarding HGV driver shortages in the UK. Now we’re seeing a knock-on effect with the current fuel crisis – so what’s going on? A serious problem in the UK It isn’t just the UK that’s seeing a desperate shortage of HGV drivers, but we do seem to have been affected more badly than other countries, possibly due to Brexit. The UK’s

Have you heard of the forklift truck driver shortage? Everyone seems to have heard about the lack of HGV drivers across the UK, but most people aren’t aware there’s a forklift driver shortage too. That may not sound too serious, until you consider how essential they are in maintaining order within busy warehouses. The impact of Brexit and Covid Just as with the HGV driver shortage, it’s thought that a significant number of forklift truck drivers have returned to Europe

Road Hazards: From B Roads to Low Bridges Have you ever stopped to consider the various road hazards that impact delivery drivers and HGV drivers in the UK? From unsuitable road surfaces and poor weather conditions to high vehicles becoming wedged under low bridges, drivers don’t always have an easy time of it. Unsuitable B roads Sometimes travelling via B roads offers a faster and more direct route than A roads, but they aren’t always suitable for HGVs. And even

Cost of the HGV Driver Shortage Recent news stories have highlighted the fact there’s a nationwide HGV driver shortage in this country, which seems to be affecting most industries and is even leading to empty supermarket shelves. But what’s causing this shortage of HGV drivers, and what impact is it having on the UK economy? Brexit and Covid – a perfect storm Recent changes in the immigration laws due to Brexit, have resulted in many European HGV drivers to return