BVRLA HGV Outlook
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HGV Outlook
2026
Confidence, Cost and Decarbonisation Market structure
Dealing with decarbonisation
Stable with 521,000 HGVs on the UKs roads.
Fleets nervous about meeting phase out timeline.
Business outlook
Staffing, wages and welbeing
Challenging conditions prevail.
Sector shows adaptability in the face of labour shocks.
Outsourcing intentions Cost pressures influence change in how fleets are managed.
Member insights The truck market battleground is shifting from hardware to software.
2026