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At HaulageHub, we are committed to making road freight more efficient, more sustainable, and less wasteful. By helping hauliers optimise their operations — geographically and operationally — we reduce unproductive mileage and the carbon emissions that come with it.
Almost every product we use has spent part of its journey on the back of a truck. This movement is essential, but it comes with environmental impact. Inefficiencies across the industry mean that around 30% of all HGV miles are still driven empty — generating unnecessary CO₂ and costing businesses millions.
These inefficiencies don’t just affect the industry; the environmental cost is even greater. HaulageHub exists to tackle this challenge head-on by connecting the right hauliers to the right loads in real time, reducing waste, cutting emissions, and helping the UK move towards a cleaner, more efficient freight network.
The Challenges We’re Battling
The UK’s road freight network faces major environmental pressures — from high diesel dependency to rising CO₂ emissions caused by unnecessary empty running. Here are some of the key challenges HaulageHub is solving through smart load matching and connected freight networks.
Trucks in Operation
Over 501,500 HGVs operate across the UK — forming the backbone of the nation’s supply chain.
Fuel Dependency
99.4% of HGVs still run on diesel, creating major environmental and cost challenges.
Fuel Inefficiency
The average HGV achieves just 9.0 mpg, making every wasted journey more costly.
Total Distance Travelled
UK HGVs drive over 11.8 billion miles annually — a huge environmental footprint.
Empty Mileage
A staggering 3.5+ billion miles each year are run empty — entirely wasted mileage.
CO₂ Emissions
Empty running alone generates 4.7 million tonnes of CO₂ — equivalent to one million cars.
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