Geotab Data Reveals Trucks Outperform Passenger Vehicles in Urban…

Event summary

Geotab's European Urban Freight Efficiency Index shows trucks outperforming passenger vehicles in five of seven European cities analyzed.
Rome has the largest truck advantage at 26 points, while London and Madrid are the only cities where cars outperform trucks.
Data from full-year 2025 connected vehicle data highlights the impact of off-peak scheduling and professional routing on truck efficiency.
Madrid has the lowest truck readiness score of 8, indicating the most challenging commercial vehicle environment.
London's truck fuel consumption is the highest at 36.75 litres per 100km, attributed to regulatory and structural factors.

The big picture

Geotab's findings challenge the assumption that trucks are the primary source of urban road inefficiency, highlighting the role of professional fleet management in optimizing logistics. The data underscores the need for cities to balance regulatory frameworks with the operational realities of commercial vehicle fleets, particularly in congested urban environments. This analysis is critical for fleet operators, urban planners, and policymakers aiming to improve logistics efficiency and reduce congestion costs.

What we're watching

Regulatory Impact: How London's regulatory environment will continue to affect commercial vehicle efficiency and whether Madrid's infrastructure challenges will prompt policy changes.
Operational Strategies: The extent to which professional fleet operations can sustain efficiency advantages in cities with hostile structural conditions.
Urban Planning: The pace at which European cities will adapt their road networks and regulations to better accommodate commercial vehicles.