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A quick way to see whether your vans truly match the work you’re asking them to do
1. Route Fit
Check each route against your current van allocation:
- Are most routes **urban, short, or stop‑start?
- Do any routes consistently fall under 100–120 miles?
- Are larger vans being used where compact or mid‑size would be more efficient?
If yes: You may be running oversized vans on undersized routes.
2. Load Fit
Look at real‑world payload and volume:
- Are vans regularly running at less than 60% load?
- Are there any overloading alerts on mid‑size vans?
- Are bulky-but-light items taking up space in vans that are too big for the environment?
If yes: You may have a payload or volume mismatch.
3. Powertrain Fit
Match powertrain to route type:
- Are short, predictable routes still running on diesel?
- Do you have routes that return to the same depot daily?
- Are you paying CAZ/ULEZ charges that electric vans could avoid?
If yes: Some routes may be ideal for electric.
4. Access & Environment Fit
Consider where your vans actually operate:
- Do drivers struggle with tight streets, height limits or parking?
- Are large vans slowing down drop times in city centres?
- Would a smaller footprint improve efficiency and reduce stress?
If yes: A Citan or Vito may be a better fit than a Sprinter.
5. Cost Fit
Review the numbers:
- Are fuel or energy costs rising faster than mileage?
- Are certain vans consistently more expensive to run?
- Are you paying for capacity you don’t use?
If yes: Your fleet mix may not match your duty cycles.
Quick Score
Give each section a score from 1–5 (1 = poor fit, 5 = perfect fit).
- 22–25: Strong right‑sizing
- 15–21: Some optimisation opportunities
- 14 or below: High likelihood of vehicle mismatch