News / Dachser fleet swap to mega-trailers a greener route to more efficiency

Improved efficiency and associated climate benefits kick-started a move by Dachser to convert its German fleet to new mega-trailers by 2027.

A spokesperson said moving away from swapbodies to mega-trailers would bring an almost-20% increase in capacity utilisation and see emissions cut as a result of fewer trips.

Road logistics COO Alexander Tonn said: “Dachser pioneered the introduction of the swapbody 50 years ago, and it remains the benchmark in terms of cargo space efficiency.

“Today, we want to be the first major ...