Research and Markets: Moving Freight with Better Trucks - Improving Safety, Productivity and Sustainability

DUBLIN--May 3, 2011: Research and Markets has announced the addition of OECD Publishing's new report "Moving Freight with Better Trucks: Improving Safety, Productivity and Sustainability" to their offering.

“Moving Freight with Better Trucks: Improving Safety, Productivity and Sustainability”

This report identifies potential improvements in terms of more effective safety and environmental regulation for trucks, backed by better systems of enforcement, and identifies opportunities for greater efficiency and higher productivity.

The report is based on a review of literature, consultation among stakeholders, and research and analysis from working group members. It also presents the results of a comprehensive benchmarking study of 39 truck configurations in operation around the world - from typical workhorse vehicles to very high capacity vehicles - and assesses their performance in terms of dynamic stability, productivity and impact on the infrastructure.

This report identifies potential improvements in terms of more effective safety and environmental regulation for trucks, backed by better systems of enforcement, and identifies opportunities for greater efficiency and higher productivity.

Key Topics Covered:

• Foreword
• Key Messages and Conclusions
• Chapter 1. Trends in Road Freight Transport
• Chapter 2. Logistic Challenges in the Road Transport Market
• Chapter 3. Regulation of Road Freight Transport
• Chapter 4. Evaluation of Truck Performance
• Chapter 5. Environmental Challenges
• Chapter 6. Heavy Truck Safety
• Chapter 7. Infrastructure Challenges
• Chapter 8. Current Use of Higher Capacity Vehicles
• Chapter 9. Regulating for Improved Performance
• Chapter 10. Compliance and Responsibility
• Annex A. Vehicle Technical Standards: UNECE Agreements

For more information visit Moving Freight