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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.

News from across the essential fleet sector

News from the Essential Fleet Sector

EPC-UK take delivery of the initial batch of All-New Isuzu D-Max

January 25, 2022

EPC-UK, a leading force in the field of commercial explosives and drilling & blasting services, has chosen the Isuzu D-Max as its pick-up of...

News from the Essential Fleet Sector

Bolton Council opts for a ‘body double’ with its 19 new Mercedes-Benz Econics

January 18, 2022

Bolton Council’s latest refuse collection vehicles are fitted with two types of FAUN Zoeller body but true to form all are based on well...

Scotland’s first renewable biomethane HGV refuelling station opens near Glasgow enabling low carbon deliveries for major brands

December 20, 2021

Vale of Glamorgan Council is installing the latest safety equipment to its fleet to protect the public, cyclists, and crews

December 14, 2021

White Motorcycle Concepts tackles climate change with hybrid emergency services First Responder vehicle

December 6, 2021

Refuse Vehicle Solution Provides Wrexham Council with the First Fully Electrified RCV Conversion in Wales

October 28, 2021

Supplier News

Successful usage-based insurance is expanding into new markets

January 27, 2022

The collaboration between Zego and ABAX started in the UK in 2020, and now this successful pay-per-use insurance model is expanding into Europe. Usage-based...

Supplier News

Richard Kent joins VisionTrack as Vice President of global sales

January 23, 2022

VisionTrack, the leading AI video telematics and connected vehicle data specialist, has appointed Richard Kent as Vice President of Global Sales to help drive...

Autotech Training creates suite of EV training options for organisations electrifying fleets

January 19, 2022

Understanding your workplace charging requirements

January 19, 2022

VisionTrack wins insurance Times Award

December 14, 2021

SPEEDY powered access launches industry first electric delivery truck

December 8, 2021

Fleets in Focus

In the spotlight

Fleet in Focus: United Utilities

January 24, 2022

United Utilities is the largest listed water company in the UK, serving a population of 7 million in North West England. As well as...

In the spotlight

Fleet in Focus: ERS Medical

October 5, 2021

With a growing list of NHS clients, national health and social care transport company ERS Medical provides services to support the NHS. Jeroen Van...

Fleet in Focus: whg

Fleet in Focus: Scottish Water

Fleet in Focus: British Gas

Operational Efficiencies –The key to the successful LKQ Euro Car Parts Rebrand

Supplier Insights

Supplier insights

Supplier Insight: Van Security

January 24, 2022

Established in 2003, Locks 4 Vans is an award-winning supplier of aftermarket vehicle security solutions. Many of the UK’s largest fleet operators have come...

Supplier insights

Supplier Insight: A guide to commercial dashcams

December 14, 2021

Crash-for-cash scams have long been a major concern for fleet operators. Data analysis from the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) revealed that of the 2.7...

Supplier insights

Supplier Insight – Lone Worker Protection

October 19, 2021

Q&A with Naz Dossa, CEO of Peoplesafe There are many thousands of drivers in the UK, operating alone who face considerable dangers every day, so...

Supplier Insight: Hassel free vehicle key replacement

Supplier Insight: Minimising the disruption of the incident repair process

Supplier Insight: Hydrogen

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Highway Code changes set to take effect this weekend

January 26, 2022

Changes to The Highway Code designed to enhance safety for all road-users – particularly those most at risk – are set to come into effect from Saturday...

Industry News

Is your electric car as efficient as you think?

November 24, 2021

A ground-breaking new efficiency ranking standard – E-Rating™ – has been launched to give electric car buyers clarity on the most efficient models available...

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The Essential Fleet Sector includes: Local Authorities, Major Housing Associations, Central Government Departments & Agencies, NHS Trusts, Police & Fire Authorities, Specialist NHS Authorities, Educational Establishments, Power Generation, Gas Supply, Telecommunications, Water Authorities, Road Rail, Infrastructure Management, and Construction.

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News from across the essential fleet sector

EPC-UK take delivery of the initial batch of All-New Isuzu D-Max

Bolton Council opts for a ‘body double’ with its 19 new Mercedes-Benz Econics

Scotland’s first renewable biomethane HGV refuelling station opens near Glasgow enabling low carbon deliveries for major brands

Vale of Glamorgan Council is installing the latest safety equipment to its fleet to protect the public, cyclists, and crews

White Motorcycle Concepts tackles climate change with hybrid emergency services First Responder vehicle

Refuse Vehicle Solution Provides Wrexham Council with the First Fully Electrified RCV Conversion in Wales

Supplier News

Successful usage-based insurance is expanding into new markets

Richard Kent joins VisionTrack as Vice President of global sales

Autotech Training creates suite of EV training options for organisations electrifying fleets

Understanding your workplace charging requirements

VisionTrack wins insurance Times Award

SPEEDY powered access launches industry first electric delivery truck

Fleets in Focus

Fleet in Focus: United Utilities

Fleet in Focus: ERS Medical

Fleet in Focus: whg

Fleet in Focus: Scottish Water

Fleet in Focus: British Gas

Operational Efficiencies –The key to the successful LKQ Euro Car Parts Rebrand

Supplier Insights

Supplier Insight: Van Security

Supplier Insight: A guide to commercial dashcams

Supplier Insight – Lone Worker Protection

Supplier Insight: Hassel free vehicle key replacement

Supplier Insight: Minimising the disruption of the incident repair process

Supplier Insight: Hydrogen

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Industry News

Highway Code changes set to take effect this weekend

Is your electric car as efficient as you think?