Halton Housing, a Northwest housing association with over 7,000 homes across Widnes and Runcorn, has recently completed the re-tendering of its vehicle contract hire framework. The framework will last for four years and covers a range of vehicles from small cars to 26-tonne refuse vehicles and plant and specialist vehicles.
Category: Fleet Management
Urbaser commercial division takes on new waste and recycling contracts
Urbaser Commercial Services (ULCS) is expanding its portfolio with new trade waste collection services, including Eden District Council, and the management of Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) located across Northamptonshire and Central Bedfordshire.
BIFFA makes an epic move in Cornwall
Waste management specialist Biffa has selected EPIC Media Group to supply and fit vehicle livery on over 300 vehicles new fleet servicing Cornwall Council’s Waste and Recycling Collection, Street and Public Open Space Cleansing Services Contract.
UK Fuels parent Radius launches new range of electric vehicle charge points
Radius Payment Solutions has launched a new range of products specifically aimed at businesses and fleet operators looking to transition to electric or hybrid vehicles.
Leadership special – Diversity for profitability
Covid-19 has accelerated the diversification of the transport sector and this can deliver benefits at every level of business, writes Grahame Neagus from Renault Trucks UK.
Leadership special – Academy strategy for attracting new talent
The Fife Council Waste Academy aims to bridge the gap in recruitment and provide employment opportunities for clients with known barriers to employment, writes Sandy Anderson, Service Manager − Waste Operations at Fife Council.
Clearing the air in Nottingham
Poor air quality accounts for up to 36,000 deaths each year in the UK. Around 400 of these deaths are in Nottingham. Matt Ralfe from Nottingham City Council, tells FVI how the council has put air quality and sustainability at the heart of its agenda and transformed its fleet in just four years.
Vision Zero New York City
In January 2014, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a significant Vision Zero initiative for New York City with ambitious street re-design goals, new bike lanes, improved traffic rules, and better enforcement. Six years on, what does a Vision Zero NYC Fleet look like?
Go Plant Fleet Services rolls out Jaama Key2 system to manage its CV contract hire and rental business
Go Plant Fleet Services has rolled out Jaama’s Key2 fleet management system to manage its 3,100 commercial and specialist vehicles, and 600 items of plant.
Vision Techniques introduces COVID-19 temperature check and facial alert system
Vision Techniques has launched a thermo detection and facial recognition system, called VT Ipath, to protect employees and the public during the pandemic.