Pilot sites 2026: Hubwalter in live tour operations
In 2026, Hubwalter is taking the next step with its system vehicle: together with selected fleet operators, the system will be tested under real-world conditions and systematically evaluated.
The focus is not on how a new vehicle concept works on paper. What matters is what actually changes in daily route operations – for the vehicle, the driver, and directly at each individual stop.
Real routes, real stops, real workflows
The pilot operations will take place on existing routes that currently involve regular deliveries, unloading, pickups, or handling returns. Applications with many stops, limited unloading space, and frequent access to various loading units are of particular interest.
The investigation will cover loading and unloading times, walking distances, searching and rearranging processes, ergonomic strain, and the system's practical suitability in daily vehicle use.
Systematic evaluation instead of blanket promises
Hubwalter views the pilot operations as a joint evaluation with fleet operators. The goal is to analyze real route profiles and determine where multi-sided cargo access, internal lift systems, and structured loading zones can make a measurable difference in everyday operations.
This is not about making a blanket statement for every industry or route. The decisive factor is the specific operational profile: number of stops, loading units, unloading conditions, returns, time pressure, and driver workload.
The foundation for standardization and series development
The insights gained from the pilot operations flow directly into the further development of the Hubwalter system. They help to align vehicle variants, loading zones, operating procedures, and equipment even more closely with the real-world requirements of distribution logistics.
At the same time, this provides fleet operators with a reliable basis for assessing the potential benefits for their own operations – not theoretically, but based on concrete, everyday route workflows.
Interested companies in food service and delivery, textile services, linen rental, retail logistics, convenience, and other multi-stop applications can work with Hubwalter to determine if their route profiles are suitable for an evaluation.
