More than 170 FedEx trucks to use HVO fuel

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FedEx has announced its transition to using biofuels in linehaul trucks at three UK sites as of this month.

More than 170 trucks – all tractor-trailer combinations – will now refuel with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) across FedEx locations in Parkhouse (80 tractors), Marston Gate (54 tractors), and Atherstone (38 tractors). 

Thanks to a two-year agreement with supplier, Crown Oil, FedEx has secured the purchase of at least four million litres of the fuel annually.

The change to HVO will deliver certified lifecycle carbon emissions savings of at least 80 per cent compared to diesel and offers one way of reducing the emissions of operating a network of heavy goods vehicles. 

FedEx Express began using 100 per cent HVO fuel as a direct replacement, or ‘drop-in’ alternative, to diesel, in UK operations in October 2023. 

James Richards, senior manager of road network operations UK at FedEx, said: “FedEx operates an expansive road network across the region. We’re excited to share that the UK is the first country where we’re able to scale the use of HVO in our operations, in what we hope will be a permanent operational change. 

"We’ve been trialling our use of this fuel for eight months already and with this purchase agreement we’re increasing our consumption sufficiently for our fleet to drive approximately 36,000 miles each week on alternative fuel. This decision is another step towards our long-term goal of achieving carbon-neutral operations by 2040."