Over 400,000 vehicles and their drivers have used the LeShuttle Freight unmissable stopover point
21st November 2024: This November LeShuttle Freight – the faster, safer, more reliable and low carbon way to transport goods between the UK and continental Europe through the Channel Tunnel – has this month celebrated four years since the opening of Le Truck Village. Opened in 2020, Le Truck Village was created as a secure and safe space dedicated for drivers to use as they travel between the UK and Europe.
Conveniently situated off the A16 motorway in Coquelles and with over 270 spaces available, Le Truck Village has to date welcomed over 400,000 vehicles, as drivers use the service as part of their journey to and from continental Europe. With a 52% volume increase in entries since 2021, it is proving to be a hit with drivers.
Deborah Merrens, Chief Commercial Director at LeShuttle, comments: “When we first created Le Truck Village, we wanted it to be a way to enhance the experience and create a welcoming space for drivers to enjoy a well-deserved break as part of their journey. It needed to be a one-stop space which not only offers the practical amenities we know drivers need, but also brought a bit of fun and joy to their day. Since day one, we have tried to go above and beyond, with live events – such as our recent live music blues night – to giveaways and sporting showcases from sunglasses to teddy bears. We hope it brings a bit of brightness and joy to our drivers’ days, as well as being a spot for rest and recuperation before continuing on their journey.”
Le Truck Village has a multitude of services on offer every day, from Le Truck Market to freshly cooked food and drink options, and free hot drinks in Le Truck Village lounge. What’s more there are showers, laundry facilities, and Wi-Fi to ensure drivers have everything they could need at their fingertips.
Leaders in low-carbon cross-Channel transportation, since 1994 more than 750 million tonnes of goods have been transported via the tunnel aboard one of the 15 Truck Shuttles. LeShuttle Freight is a vital link in the global supply chain and carries a quarter of the goods exchanged between the UK and continental Europe thanks to the speed, ease and flexibility of its service with up to 6 departures per hour. At 800m long, each Truck Shuttle can carry up to 32 trucks for the 35-minute journey between Folkestone to Calais.
As a leader in increasing fluidity through innovation, LeShuttle Freight has introduced smart border solutions enabling smooth border crossings and a Driver Info web app to provide customised information such as departure and arrival times, club car number and customs status linked to a vehicle registration number to drivers. The tool is also used to communicate important safety instructions and operational procedures to ensure that drivers have a smooth experience at every step of their journey. It also enables access to the loyalty programme dedicated solely to drivers.