New vehicles and route optimisation technology are top of shopping list Tuffnells invests £7m in upgrades

By Tim Wallace

Tuffnells has announced plans to invest £7m into the business over the next year.

The IDW freight specialist is planning a series of major investment projects with a ‘significant upgrade’ to its route optimisation technology a top priority.

The bulk of the £7m investment will be allocated to a major upgrade of the company’s fleet, with £4m to be spent on more energy efficient vehicles boasting the latest technology, including cameras and telematics capabilities.

During 2022, 137 new vehicles were delivered as part of the upgrade plan, with a commitment made for a further 184 this year.

Additional plans include a key