# Resources

## Blogs

- **[The Best Route Planning Software in 2026](https://routinguk.descartes.com/resources/best-route-planning-software-for-your-fleet)**  
  *10/07/2026*
  
- **[Delivery Drivers Coping with Extreme Weather Conditions](https://routinguk.descartes.com/resources/deliveries-in-extreme-weather-conditions)**  
  *07/07/2026*
  
- **[Last-Mile Delivery: UK Trends, Challenges and Solutions in 2026](https://routinguk.descartes.com/resources/last-mile-delivery-uk-trends-challenges-and-solutions-in-2026)**  
  *30/06/2026*

## News

- **[New Tachograph Requirements for Light Goods Vehicle Operators](https://routinguk.descartes.com/resources/new-tachograph-requirements-for-light-goods-vehicle-operators)**  
  *22/06/2026*
  
- **[UK Fuel Duty Set to Rise](https://routinguk.descartes.com/resources/uk-fuel-duty-set-to-rise-what-the-hikes-mean-for-distribution-operations)**  
  *15/06/2026*
  
- **[How to reduce the impact of fuel price increases](https://routinguk.descartes.com/resources/how-to-reduce-the-impact-of-fuel-price-increases)**  
  *27/04/2026*

## Downloads

- **[Make Wow Your New Delivery Standard](https://routinguk.descartes.com/resources/make-wow-your-new-delivery-standard)**  
  *18/06/2026*
  
- **[Podcast - Middle East Tensions](https://routinguk.descartes.com/resources/podcast-middle-east-tensions-take-an-irish-twist)**  
  *11/05/2026*
  
- **[Podcast - Designing Delivery Networks](https://routinguk.descartes.com/resources/podcast-designing-delivery-networks)**  
  *07/05/2026*

## In the Media

- **[Descartes acquires Idelic](https://routinguk.descartes.com/resources/descartes-acquires-idelic)**  
  *13/05/2026*
  
- **[Automation Alleviating UK Labour Shortages](https://routinguk.descartes.com/resources/automation-alleviating-uk-labour-shortages)**  
  *31/10/2024*
  
- **[Annual Ecommerce Study 2024](https://routinguk.descartes.com/resources/annual-ecommerce-study-2024)**  
  *22/05/2024*

## FAQS

We are frequently asked similar questions about Descartes and our delivery scheduling, route optimisation and digital proof of delivery software.

We have therefore tried to answer as many of these as best as we can for all potential users.