Budget must provide certainty to boost confidence, says BVRLA
21/01/2021 The British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association (BVRLA) has written to HM Treasury ahead of the Spring Budget to outline what the Chancellor must do for the vehicle rental, leasing and fleet sectors to support recovery in the wake of the pandemic. |
RVS ranked highest for electric refuse vehicle conversion on new HGV framework
21/01/2021 Refuse Vehicle Solutions Ltd (RVS) has been awarded a place on a new HGV and Specialist Vehicle Procurement and Contract Hire Framework 2020 (LOT 2 and LOT 5) for the provision of electric vehicle drivetrain conversion systems, ranking highest in this category for electric refuse vehicle conversion. |
Councils plan to install 35 on-street EV chargers each by 2025
20/01/2021 Councils are planning on installing just 35 on-street electric vehicle chargers each by 2025 on average, an investigation has revealed. |
Direct Vision Standard ‘allow list’ provides HGV operators with 90-day grace period
20/01/2021 Fleets who start the process of becoming compliant with the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) before 1 March but who are yet to receive a safety permit will be put on an ‘allow list’ allowing 90-days before they incur any penalty. |
FIAG publishes guide to rolling out post-COVID fleet strategies
20/01/2021 The Fleet Industry Advisory Group (FIAG) has published a new guide to help companies roll out a post-COVID-19 fleet strategy amid safety and compliance concerns. |
ISS protects against cyber attacks
19/01/2021 Vehicle safety technology company Innovative Safety Systems Ltd (ISS) has been awarded Cyber Essentials certification. |
Brigade Electronics launches new vehicle turning indicator alarm
19/01/2021 Provider of vehicle safety systems Brigade Electronics has launched a new indicator warning alarm to alert vulnerable road users when a vehicle is turning. |
Urbaser expands UK portfolio with six new contracts
14/01/2021 Environmental services company Urbaser Ltd has announced that it is acquiring six waste management contracts from Amey, with a portfolio value of over £30m per annum. |
Electric refuse vehicles to help Stroud District Council become carbon neutral
14/01/2021 Stroud District Council’s (SDC) waste partner Ubico has trialled the e-One electric refuse vehicle from Gloucestershire-based supplier Refuse Vehicle Solutions Ltd (RVS). |
JCB PotholePro delivers rapid permanent repair solution
13/01/2021 JCB has developed a single-machine pothole repair solution to fix potholes permanently. |
Lewisham Council introduces new fleet of low pollution recycling trucks
12/01/2021 Lewisham Council have introduced a new fleet of recycling trucks which have a 50% reduction in nitrogen oxide (NOX) pollution. |
Coventry and Oxford prepare to run UK’s first all-electric bus services
07/01/2021 Coventry and Oxford are set to receive up to £50m to help them become the first parts of the UK to run all-electric bus services, the transport secretary has announced. |
Venson passes van excellence scheme sixth year in a row
05/01/2021 Venson Automotive Solutions has passed the requirements for the Logistics UK Van Excellence scheme, making it the sixth consecutive year it has been awarded the accreditation. |
Tesla revealed as UK’s top ranking electric vehicle network
05/01/2021 Tesla has retained its top spot as the country’s most appreciated EV charging provider, according to a new survey. |
Webfleet Solutions announces data link with BMW and Mini
04/01/2021 The telematics provider Webfleet Solutions has announced it is expanding its OEM.connect programme by utilising BMW and Mini CarData. |
Electric bin lorries take to the streets in Nottingham
23/12/2020 Two new electric bin lorries have started operating in Nottingham in a world first, the city council has announced. |
North Warwickshire Borough Council welcomes three new Mercedes-Benz Econics
17/12/2020 Municipal vehicle specialist CP Davidson & Sons (CPD) has delivered its first Mercedes-Benz Econics to North Warwickshire Borough Council. |
Van manufacturers urged to fit more collision avoidance technology
17/12/2020 Euro NCAP and Thatcham Research are urging van manufacturers to fit more collision avoidance technology to their vehicles as standard after tests for a new Commercial Van Safety Rating revealed alarming results. |
Whitepaper published to drive electrification
17/12/2020 The driver training provider DriveTech has launched a new whitepaper to help fleets transition to electrification. |
Siemens Mobility partners with Aberdeen City Council to launch first dual-fuel van
17/12/2020 Siemens Mobility has launched its first dual-fuel field-services van in partnership with Aberdeen City Council, introducing hydrogen to its road vehicle fleet. |
Council successfully trials electric bin lorries
14/12/2020 Coventry City Council is hoping to add electric bin lorries to its fleet following a successful trial of the vehicles. |
Council adds custom-made electric vans to its fleet
11/12/2020 East Devon District Council is leasing seven custom-made electric vans to help reduce its carbon footprint. |
Senior appointment at refuse vehicle hire company
09/12/2020 Gloucestershire-based municipal vehicle hire company CTS Hire has appointed Steven Dunne as sales manager to enhance the company’s growth and development across the UK. |
London DVS’ ‘hidden deadline’ puts HGV operators at risk
08/12/2020 Fleet managers have been warned that there is a ‘hidden deadline’ to applying for Transport for London’s (TfL) Direct Vision Standard (DVS) permit. |
Yorwaste enhances vehicle safety and protects drivers with ‘in-cab’ cameras
08/12/2020 The North Yorkshire commercial waste management company, Yorwaste, has fitted live camera recording systems to its fleet of vehicles to enhance safety and mitigate false insurance claims. |
New academy providing training to council waste teams launched
07/12/2020 Re-Gen Waste, working in partnership with CIWM, has launched a support initiative to provide effective learning and development opportunities to individuals working in local authorities. |
Worcester City Council adds safety feature to new Schmidt sweepers
02/12/2020 Worcester City Council has fitted new safety features to three new Schmidt sweepers that it has added to its municipal fleet to increase driver safety and boost productivity. |
Launch’s PRO 5 speeds up diagnosis process
02/12/2020 Technicians can diagnose issues and faults on a wide number of vehicles efficiently and easily, thanks to a new high-end professional diagnostic tool entering the market. |
Islington first London borough to use purpose-built fully electric RCV
01/12/2020 Islington has become the first borough in London to use an innovative new purpose-built fully electric refuse collection truck. |
Ealing Council-owned company orders 32 Econic refuse collection vehicles
01/12/2020 A recently launched trading company owned by Ealing Council has ordered a new fleet of Mercedes-Benz trucks to collect waste and recyclables in the West London borough. |
Enterprise Software selects new route optimisation partner
30/11/2020 Leading transport management solutions provider Enterprise Software has appointed a new route optimisation partner. |
Gateshead council welcomes ‘futuristic’ electric bus fleet
30/11/2020 The North East’s first carbon-neutral fully electric bus fleet is being introduced onto the streets of Gateshead, the local authority has announced. |
Telford & Wrekin Council buy six new electric vans
30/11/2020 Telford & Wrekin Council has made a further step on its journey to become carbon neutral by 2030 this week as six new electric vehicles join its fleet. |
FORS reminds drivers of safety advice for ‘busy winter season’
30/11/2020 The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is encouraging van drivers to ensure safe and efficient driving is at the forefront of their minds, as the seasonal boom in eCommerce makes roads busier. |
Spending Review: Fleet welcomes EV investment
26/11/2020 The fleet and leasing industry welcomed the Chancellor’s commitment to zero emission road transport in yesterday’s Spending Review. |
Boston chooses SFS as ‘most cost-effective’ for maintenance
26/11/2020 Specialist Fleet Services Ltd (SFS) has been awarded a seven-year vehicle maintenance contract by Boston Borough Council which will include a brand-new workshop for the authority. |
NRG and Hills Waste Solutions announce £10m waste treatment hub
24/11/2020 NRG Fleet Services and Hills Waste Solutions have opened up a high-tech workshop and servicing facility in Calne, Wiltshire. |
Councils urged to ensure routes to COVID-19 test centres kept open over winter
23/11/2020 The Government has called upon local?authorities?across?the country?to ensure key transport routes to COVID-19 test centres are kept open this winter. |
PM outlines 10 point plan for green revolution
18/11/2020 The prime minister has outlined a 10 point plan for a 'green industrial revolution' including bringing forward a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans to 2030. |
Ford fleet management tool now with 'multi-make functionality'
17/11/2020 Ford has extended the functionality of its Ford Telematics fleet management tool to include data on vehicles from other manufacturers. |
Data sharing between fleets and councils important for EV uptake, study says
16/11/2020 A new study has called for enhanced data sharing between fleets and local authorities in order to ensure the uptake of electric vehicles becomes a widespread reality. |
Hounslow council welcome UK’s first autonomous road delivery vehicle trial
11/11/2020 Hounslow is to be the first location in the UK to trial autonomous electric delivery vehicles on its roads. |
Brightmile and DriveTech agree new partnership
10/11/2020 The no-hardware telematics company Brightmile have agreed a new partnership with the AA-owned DriveTech to help improve fleet safety. |
Edinburgh council buys all-electric sweeper
10/11/2020 A new, all-electric vehicle has joined the City of Edinburgh Council’s fleet of street sweepers. |
Northumberland council makes ‘green fleet promise’ to replace diesel vans
09/11/2020 Northumberland County Council has begun replacing its fleet of small diesel vans with electric vehicles as part of an effort to future proof its fleet. |
FCC Environment launches 2021/2023 graduate programme
09/11/2020 FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management companies, has launched a new UK-wide graduate programme as it looks to attract and retain the managers of the future. |
REMONDIS UK gets first FEL with c-trace dynamic weighing system
09/11/2020 The first REMONDIS UK FEL waste collection vehicle fitted with c-trace’s dynamic weighing system has been delivered to the company’s site at Doncaster. |
Torbay Council enhances waste and recycling fleet with live camera systems
05/11/2020 Torbay Council is equipping its waste and recycling collection vehicles with the latest live camera recording systems to enhance the safety of residents and crews. |
Scottish councils ‘outstrip’ English counterparts when it comes to EV funding
05/11/2020 Local authorities in Scotland and Wales are receiving much more funding per capita to spend on electric vehicle charging than councils in England, a new report has revealed. |
SP Energy Networks to run ‘major trial’ of electric vehicle charging solution
04/11/2020 SP Energy Networks is seeking participants to take part in a major trial of an electric vehicle (EV) charging solution across Cheshire, Merseyside, North Shropshire, and North and Mid-Wales. |
Cambridgeshire councils take delivery of first all-electric bin lorry
03/11/2020 Two local authorities in Cambridgeshire have taken delivery of their first all-electric bin lorry as part of their drive to go green. |
LEVC announces start of production for new electric van
03/11/2020 LEVC has announced the start of production for its new electric van, VN5, which is manufactured in the company’s production plant in Ansty, Coventry, the UK’s only dedicated electric vehicle factory. |
Multevo’s ‘Count Vacula’ sweeper lights up Halloween launch
02/11/2020 Multevo marked their UK launch of a new multi-purpose suction sweeper vehicle with a Halloween-themed charity video. |
UK's first trial of wireless electric van charging to start next year
28/10/2020 The UK's first wireless charging hub for light commercial vehicles will be installed in Edinburgh in early 2021. |
Lewisham Council upgrades refuse fleet with 24 Mercedes-Benz Econics
27/10/2020 Lewisham Council has upgraded its refuse fleet with 24 Mercedes-Benz Econics increasing its fleet to 39 vehicles. |
Test Valley council buys three Dennis Eagle RCVs with electric bin lifts
26/10/2020 Test Valley Borough Council has purchased three refuse collection vehicles from Dennis Eagle as it continues its drive to become carbon-neutral. |
Oxford trial of autonomous vehicles to begin this week
22/10/2020 A live trial of six autonomous Ford Mondeo vehicles is set to begin this week in Oxford. |
Teletrac Navman launches new AI tool to help switch to electric vehicles
21/10/2020 Teletrac Navman has launched a new web-based tool to help fleet operators switch to electric vehicles. |
Holyrood funding brings zero emission vehicles to council fleet
20/10/2020 Aberdeenshire Council has taken delivery of five new electric vehicles and two hydrogen vehicles. |
Tool to help ‘green your fleet’ launched
20/10/2020 Justdiggit and Webfleet Solutions have launched Green Your Fleet, a new tool that helps fleet customers to make a positive climate impact. |
Poll reveals public support for re-use shops at household waste recycling centres
20/10/2020 A poll has revealed that the public are keen to buy a wide variety of quality, second-hand items from their local household waste recycling centres (HWRCs). |
ISS announces senior appointment to lead new software division
20/10/2020 Vehicle safety technology specialists, Innovative Safety Systems Ltd (ISS), have announced the appointment of David Gladding as commercial director of their new Fleetclear division. |
e-One electric refuse vehicle sells out on day one
15/10/2020 Refuse Vehicle Solutions Ltd (RVS) has sold the first e-One converted electric refuse truck and has been inundated with orders since launching its new electric repowering solution at a special two-day event this month. |
IMER Access launch new tracked boom
13/10/2020 IMER Access, Italy-based manufacturer of tracked booms and specialist high quality scissor lifts, have launched an all new addition to their IM-R ‘spider’ range. |
Allison Transmission launches newly-formulated automatic transmission fluid
13/10/2020 Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, has announced a new formulation of its transmission fluid. |
First-ever zero emission bus fleet in West Yorkshire unveiled
13/10/2020 The first-ever zero emission bus fleet in West Yorkshire has been unveiled in Leeds. |
Aberdeen welcomes world’s first hydrogen-powered double decker
12/10/2020 The world’s first hydrogen-powered double-decker bus was revealed last Thursday in Aberdeen which showcases the city as a trailblazer in hydrogen technologies. |
London waste company upgrades fleet to help improve air quality
12/10/2020 The waste management company Brewsters Waste is upgrading its fleet of refuse vehicles to help reduce air pollution in the capital and meet new low emissions regulations. |
Water Jetting Association marks its 40th anniversary
08/10/2020 The Water Jetting Association is marking its 40th anniversary by inviting more contractors and service users to join its drive to promote water jetting excellence across all industrial sectors. |
Worcestershire council braces for winter with six new Mercedes-Benz Arocs gritters from Rygor
08/10/2020 Worcestershire County Council is gearing up for winter with six new Mercedes-Benz Arocs gritters from Rygor. |
By 2025 fleet will be registering 400,000 EVs each year, says BVRLA
06/10/2020 Over the next five years the vehicle rental, leasing and fleet industry will be registering 400,000 battery electric cars and vans each year, according to the BVRLA. |
Hydrogen buses coming to Birmingham next Spring
05/10/2020 Birmingham City Council has purchased 20 new hydrogen double decker buses as part of their Clean Air Hydrogen Bus Pilot. |
TMC launches service to support EV deployment
05/10/2020 TMC have launched TMC-e, a data-led service that takes the uncertainty out of going electric and provides tools to help businesses successfully deploy and manage electric vehicles. |
Elavation places £1m Hinowa spider order with APS
05/10/2020 Access hire specialist Elavation Platforms has placed an order with Access Platform Sales for Hinowa spider platforms worth over £1m. |
Palatine becomes majority shareholder of NRG Fleet Services
01/10/2020 Palatine Private Equity has acquired a majority shareholding in NRG Fleet Services Ltd, a provider of specialist services to the commercial vehicle sector. |
Council adds ‘eye-catching’ whale to RCVs to encourage recycling
01/10/2020 Copeland Borough Council has put an eye-catching image of a whale on the side of three of the council’s refuse vehicles as part of a campaign to encourage recycling. |
Huntingdonshire council adopts fingerprint-based drug testing for drivers
01/10/2020 Huntingdonshire District Council is using fingerprint-based drug testing on its drivers and on candidates applying for a position that would involve driving. |
Data shows increased level of fleet contract extensions during pandemic
30/09/2020 New data compiled by epyx has shown the increased level of contract extensions made on company cars and vans during the coronavirus crisis. |
Ford launches ‘toughest Transit ever’
30/09/2020 Ford has launched its new 5.0-tonne Transit derivative which it describes as its ‘toughest Transit ever’. |
Teesside mayor announces UK’s first hydrogen transport centre
30/09/2020 Teesside is set to become the site of the UK’s first hydrogen transport centre, the Tees Valley mayor has announced. |
Khan announces new scrappage scheme
29/09/2020 A new scrappage scheme targeting some of the most polluting vehicles has been launched in London in advance of the tighter Low Emission Zone (LEZ) standards. |
Covid-19 and Brexit uncertainty ‘unnerving’ for vehicle remarketing sector
28/09/2020 The impact of the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit are making planning beyond the short term almost impossible in the remarketing sector, according to the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA). |
Rambo & friends help RVS improve workshop efficiency
28/09/2020 Following extensive expansion of its premises during the past two years, Refuse Vehicle Solutions has invested in brand-new heavy-duty equipment to carry out a range of specialist vehicle repairs and inspections in-house. |
Pandemic impacted public perception of EVs, report reveals
24/09/2020 The improvements in city air quality during lockdown appear to have had an impact on public perception and sales of electric vehicles (EV), according to a new report. |
Councils opt for bespoke Volvo L110H for waste recycling centre
24/09/2020 A Bespoke Volvo L110H loading shovel takes charge at Nuffield Road Household Waste Recycling Centre. |
Lookers Leasing partner with Trakm8 to enhance product offering
23/09/2020 Lookers Leasing, part of Lookers Plc vehicle dealer group, has announced a new partnership with Trakm8. |
Dennis Eagle diesel RCVs delivered to ‘Green City’ Southampton
23/09/2020 Nine new Dennis Eagle refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) with significantly reduced emissions have been delivered to Southampton City Council in line with the goals of its Green City Charter. |
Tesco joins call for 100% zero-emission car sales by 2030
22/09/2020 Momentum for the UK to ditch fossil fuel cars and vans is growing as Tesco joins a group of now 27 big corporates publicly calling on the UK Government to target 100% zero emission car and van sales from 2030. |
Fleets face issues created by ‘home working, home charging’ model
22/09/2020 Fleets need to work on issues arising from an emerging ‘home working, home charging’ model being created by the rise of electric vehicles and the effects of the coronavirus crisis, says FleetCheck. |
Verizon Connect ranked No. 1 in innovation for fleet management systems
21/09/2020 Verizon Connect has been ranked No. 1 in innovation for fleet management systems globally, according to the Commercial Telematics Vendors Competitive Ranking report from analyst firm ABI Research. |
Hitachi announces intelligent fleet decarbonisation solutions
21/09/2020 Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions (HCVS) and Hitachi Europe Ltd. have signed a three-year deal to collaborate on new net-zero solutions for fleet owners. |
Fire service called to ‘large-scale’ fire at recycling plant
18/09/2020 Fire and rescue services in Shropshire spent the day tackling a large-scale fire at a landfill site in Telford. |
Police forces crackdown on professional drivers
16/09/2020 Police forces across the UK are out in force this week targeting those who drive for work as part of Project Edward, the nationwide road safety campaign. |
SFS hosts socially distanced Low Carbon Emissions Vehicles event
16/09/2020 A socially distanced Low Carbon Emissions Vehicle demonstration event hosted by Specialist Fleet Services Ltd (SFS) last month provided a unique opportunity to present the latest fleet technologies to council representatives. |
Council deploys Videalert electric mobile enforcement vehicle
15/09/2020 Bath and North East Somerset Council is extending its Videalert CCTV enforcement platform by deploying a new electric mobile enforcement vehicle (MEV). |
Government announces life sentences for ‘killer drivers’
14/09/2020 The Government has announced that legislation to introduce life sentences for drivers who kill somebody will be introduced to Parliament next year. |
New problem-solving factsheets for FORS fleets launched
14/09/2020 A new series of problem-solving factsheets for companies taking part in the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has been launched by FleetCheck. |
Highways England to invest £9m in EV ‘try before you buy’ scheme
09/09/2020 Highways England has announced that it is investing over £9m in a local government electric vehicle (EV) ‘try before you buy’ scheme as part of World EV day. |
Appreciation campaign for waste crews launched in Kent
09/09/2020 A new campaign has been launched to show appreciation for waste, recycling and street cleaning teams across Kent. |
Aberdeen City Council opt for Wheely-Safe to protect their HGV fleet
07/09/2020 Aberdeen City Council is fitting the latest generation Wheely-Safe intelligent Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) across its entire HGV fleet. |