FLEETLEAP, an alliance led by MOV3MENT, launched at the NatRoad National Conference on the Gold Coast on 6 November 2026 to help trucking operators cut fuel use and emissions and assess fleet technology.
The alliance aims to make information more accessible to trucking businesses, particularly smaller operators that may lack the time and resources to investigate new technologies or trial different practices.
Its founding partners are Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA), NatRoad, the Queensland Transport and Logistics Council (QTLC), the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP), National Transport Insurance (NTI), NewVolt, JET Charge and MOV3MENT. Together, they represent almost 3,000 businesses across Australia’s freight, logistics and energy sectors.
Practical support for operators
FLEETLEAP will initially provide four services:
- An information hub with advice on reducing fuel use and emissions;
- A regular electric truck market report comparing Australian models and specifications;
- Run on Less Australia, a real-world electric truck demonstration; and
- A fleet advice service to help operators assess their options.
The advice service will help businesses understand whether electric trucks are suitable for their operations and what is involved in making the transition.
MOV3MENT managing director Mark Gjerek said the initiative would help businesses make informed decisions without spending money on unsuitable solutions.
“Every litre of diesel saved makes a difference. Something as simple as choosing the right tyres or fitting aerodynamic fairings can reduce fuel costs by up to five per cent,” Mr Gjerek said.
“We’re also seeing differences of more than 20 per cent in fuel consumption between drivers operating the same truck. That’s money businesses could be saving right now.
“Electric trucks are becoming viable for more operators so that is one focus area. But they don’t yet work everywhere, and we want businesses to understand all opportunities to reduce fuel costs and emissions that make commercial sense for them.”
NatRoad CEO Warren Clark said practical advice was particularly important for smaller trucking businesses.
“Most trucking businesses are small operations. Their owners are focused on keeping trucks moving and making ends meet, not spending weeks researching new technologies,” Mr Clark said.
“With diesel prices where they are, even modest savings can make a real difference to a business’s bottom line. Operators need to know what they can do today to reduce costs, while understanding the options available for the future.”
Industry collaboration and decarbonisation
HVIA CEO Todd Hacking said FLEETLEAP would help coordinate industry efforts and reduce duplication.
“All of us have been supporting the freight industry to become more sustainable. We’ve held two very successful editions of TruckShowX showing these technologies in action.
“FLEETLEAP shows we can work together as an industry to not duplicate projects, and coordinate and connect our efforts across the sector and with government,” Mr Hacking said.
ARENA is funding the Run on Less Australia demonstration, the information hub and the electric truck market reports. FLEETLEAP will separately offer free advice on electric trucks.
ARENA CEO Darren Miller said the alliance would provide a platform for the industry to work together.
“This project creates a forum for collaboration that the freight industry hasn’t had at this scale to-date. By bringing these stakeholders together in one alliance, it gives the industry a vital platform to coordinate efforts, share what they learn, and move faster together.”
“This is a challenge no single company could solve alone,” Mr Miller said.
QTLC CEO Lauren Hewitt said an independent, technology-agnostic platform could help operators and freight precincts assess their options as technologies and costs change.
“With technology and costs constantly changing, operators and precincts need to regularly assess their options, and this takes time and effort.
“By collaborating to provide an independent and tech-agnostic platform, we’re aiming to inform and de-risk the productivity pathway,” Ms Hewitt said.
A2EP CEO Jarrod Leak said fleet owners needed reliable information to help meet both cost and emissions objectives.
“Fleets want to cut costs and their customers want reduced supply chain emissions. Both are possible, but fleet owners need trustworthy, actionable information. That’s what FLEETLEAP offers.”
Electric trucks and fleet readiness
JET Charge CEO Tim Washington said heavy vehicles offered significant potential for electrification to reduce operating costs and emissions.
“Our analysis shows a 100-vehicle heavy fleet could save around $4.5 million a year in fuel by switching to electric.”
“FLEETLEAP will give operators clear, independent advice on where electric trucks work today, and we’ll help them get the charging right,” Mr Washington added.
NewVolt co-founder Rainer Knobloch said operators would need support as they moved from small-scale trials towards broader fleet electrification.
“Putting one or two electric trucks on the road is the easy part. Most operators need help working out how to get from there to a scaled fully electric fleet. That information just isn’t out there for Australian fleets yet.”
NTI Chief People and Services Officer Kerrie Challenor said joining the alliance was an extension of the company’s commitment to supporting the transport and logistics sector.
“Decarbonisation is a significant challenge for the transport and logistics industry, and the transition will look different for different operators,” Ms Challenor said.
“We want to support the industry by helping ensure businesses have access to practical, trusted information that enables them to make informed decisions about the technologies and solutions that are right for their operations.”
FLEETLEAP will continue to expand its resources, including practical tools, industry data and case studies. Organisations across the freight supply chain are invited to participate or register for updates.
More information is available at www.fleetleap.com.au.
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