Essential Fleet Industry News for Essential Fleet Operator s

Welcome to Essential Fleet Operator. As a fleet professional working in the Essential Services Fleet Sector you will find the latest fleet Industry news, operational advice and fleet best practice guidance.

As a sector you need to comply with strict legal and Health & Safety vehicle compliance standards, manage driver risk and meet environmental objectives and as well as achieve financial efficiency whilst delivering Essential Services throughout the UK.

Keep up-to-date by reading Essential Fleet Operator together with Essential Fleet Manager Magazine for the latest Essential Fleet industry related news and advice.

The Essential Fleet Sector includes: Public Sector Fleets, Housing Association fleets, Utility Fleets and Infrastructure fleets.

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Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group fully committed to hydrogen-based fuel-cells – launch of new joint venture cellcentric

Applied Driving Techniques target at-risk driving behaviour with AI-powered driver APP

RVS announced as key UK dealer for AJK Skip and Hook Loader systems

New Flagship Southampton garage showcases Rivus’ investment in its garage network

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In the spotlight

Hassel free vehicle key replacement at its best

Commercial vehicle safety firm SM UK is helping companies put wellbeing first with the launch of its welfare vans.

FMG: Minimising the disruption of the incident repair process

Hydrogen: Interview with Mark Griffin – BOC’s Hydrogen Market & Business Development Manager

essential fleet sector industry news

Ford NHS Vacination vehicle

Ford NHS Vacination vehicle

Bespoke Ford Transit COVID-19 vaccination vehicle set to bring mobile clinics to communities

News from the Essential Fleet Sector

Mitie Vauxhall Vans

Mitie Vauxhall Vans

Vauxhall is to supply Mitie with 655 New all-electric Vivaro-e vans

News from the Essential Fleet Sector

Power supply for electric car charging. Electric car charging station. Close up of the power supply plugged into an electric car being charged.

Power supply for electric car charging. Electric car charging station. Close up of the power supply plugged into an electric car being charged.

Smart technology could pave the way for tens of thousands of chargers to be easily installed across the UK

News from the Essential Fleet Sector

Caerphilly Council refuse vehicles, Tir-y-berth House

Caerphilly Council refuse vehicles, Tir-y-berth House

SFS joins new HGV and Specialist Vehicles Framework

News from the Essential Fleet Sector

TGS DHSC

TGS DHSC

New vehicles enable DHSC to double its existing fleet of mobile testing units (MTU)

News from the Essential Fleet Sector

British Gas

British Gas

Centrica commits to 100% EV fleet by 2025

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Supplier News

Volta Trucks accelerates its ambitious Road-to-Zero Emissions strategy

Supplier News

Volta Trucks, the leading full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced its Road-to-Zero Emissions strategy as it delivers on its vision of decarbonising the logistic...

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Evolved Econic sets a new safety standard for Mercedes-Benz Trucks customer Moray Council

Supplier News

Moray Council played it safe in more ways than one when ordering its latest four refuse collection vehicles from Aberdeen-based Mercedes-Benz Dealer BLS Truck...

Dean Leonard joins Visiontrack as Technical Services Manager

Supplier News

VisionTrack has extended its engineering and technical services capabilities with the appointment of Dean Leonard. He joins the video telematics specialist as Technical Services...

Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group fully committed to hydrogen-based fuel-cells – launch of new joint venture cellcentric

Featured News

Two leaders of the commercial vehicle industry – Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group – have officially outlined their pioneering roadmap for the new...

Isuzu cleans up with fleet deal for Dawsongroup Sweepers

Supplier News

As part of its latest fleet upgrade and expansion programme, Dawsongroup Sweepers has recently taken delivery of 10 new Isuzu 7.5 tonne RCV’s, with...

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Industry News

A quarter of decision makers aren’t aware of EV incentives – here’s everything you need to know

Industry News

New research has revealed that at least a quarter of fleet decision makers aren’t aware of the money-saving incentives available for adopting EVs. The survey...

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Green motoring milestone with half-a-million ultra low emission vehicles now on UK roads

Industry News

The UK is accelerating further towards a greener transport future, as stats released on the 5 May reveal that over half-a-million ultra low emission...

92,000 motorists at imminent risk of losing their licence

Industry News

92,000 motorists are at risk of losing their driving licence with just one more motoring offence resulting in a ban, a Freedom of Information...

CV manufacturing up 16.9% in March, one year on from pandemic shuttering factories

Industry News

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production increased by 16.9% in March, as 6,166 units left factory gates, according to the latest figures released today by...

New labelling for tyres seeks to highlight efficiency and performance

Industry News

On 1 May 2021, motorists will benefit from the introduction of a new label and innovative system to help them understand how well tyres...

Measures to boost safety on ‘All Lane Running’ motorways accelerated

Industry News

Every new ‘All Lane Running’ (ALR) motorway will open with technology in place to spot stopped or broken-down vehicles quickly, while all existing ALR...

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Operational ADvice

Successful ‘Supplier Integration’ represents a ‘cross-functional effort’ in delivering the client’s goals

Operational Advice

Jackson Wifi Clean

Jackson Wifi Clean

Tipping your weigh to the future of weighing– the benefits of a wireless fleet

Operational Advice

OBP

OBP

OBP Utilities powering your mobile workforce

Operational Advice

Motorway

Motorway

Procurement Advice: A blended approach to managing demand

Operational Advice

Old Tyres

Old Tyres

Legal Update: Banning Old Tyres

Operational Advice

Micheldever

Micheldever

Weighing up the winter tyre dilemma with Micheldever

Operational Advice

CASE STUDIES - ESSENTIAL FLEET SECTOR

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Fleet in Focus: Scottish Water

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Passenger Cars

MG’s first Plug-in Hybrid expands brand’s electrified drivetrain choices

The long awaited all-new Subaru Outback

Hyundai Motor UK has announced the specification of the New KONA Electric, the Company’s game changing zero emission electric vehicle.

Hyundai Motor UK has announced the specification of the All New TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid

New Citroën C3 Aircross SUV arrives with an assertive new design and enhanced comfort

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commercial vehicles

New Vauxhall Combo-e arrives with a zero emissions range of up to 171 miles (WLTP)

Tough, Smart and Stylish:Widest range of accessories yet for the new Toyota Hilux

Peugeot boosts electric range with new Peugeot e-Partner

Launch of the new Volvo FM and FMX with crew cab for fire service vehicles

New, go-anywhere Ford Ranger chassis cab is the ideal donor vehicle for conversions to suit specialist industries, including construction, utilities, forestry, military and rescue...

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