SWISCo opts for Aebi Schmidt sweepers to help tackle ‘Operation Brighter Bay’

SWISCo (SouthWest Integrated Services Company) has returned to an all-Schmidt sweeper fleet to help it meet its street cleansing and other obligations under Torbay Council’s ‘Operation Brighter Bay’ mission. Formed during the pandemic in 2020, SWISCo is a 100% Council-owned,…

MFPPE: Celebrating sustainable procurement

On 16 July 2025, representatives from more than 38 local authorities gathered at JCB World Headquarters and the JCB Quarry for the Municipal Fleet and Plant Procurement Event. This unique event promoted sustainability in fleet and plant procurement, and was…

Driving innovation through public/private partnership

An innovative partnership between NRG Riverside and Basildon Council has led to significant carbon reduction, improvements in local air quality, job and apprenticeship opportunities for the community, increased recycling rates, and the establishment of the UK’s first fully electric food…

Fleet Vision International – Autumn 2025, Issue 22 Out Now

Fleet Vision International is proud to announce the publication of its Autumn 2025 Issue 22 – packed with in-depth features, industry insights, and the latest innovations shaping the fleet, transport, and municipal sectors. This issue introduces an innovative event, Safety…

Salford City Council’s first electric refuse truck exceeds expectations on range and driver experience

Salford City Council is setting new standards for sustainable waste collection with the addition of its first all-electric refuse collection vehicle (RCV), a 27-tonne Mercedes-Benz eEconic. The eEconic combines zero emissions with a high payload capacity similar to the diesel…

Evolt Charging becomes Dundee City Council’s long-term EV charging infrastructure partner

Evolt Charging, part of SWARCO Smart Charging, a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging business, has been awarded a new long-term contract by Dundee City Council to manage, operate and maintain public and fleet charging infrastructure across the city. Following an…

Chris Demetriou named as new Board Director for the Association of Fleet Professionals

Chris Demetriou has been appointed to the board of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). The assistant director of corporate fleet, transport and accessible community transport at Islington London Borough Council has been added to the industry body’s 15-strong executive…

NRG Riverside wins Contract Hire and Leasing Provider of the Year at the Motor Transport Awards

NRG Riverside has been named Contract Hire and Leasing Provider of the Year at the Motor Transport Awards, held at Grosvenor House in London on 3 September 2025. Winning this category at the Motor Transport Awards underlines NRG Riverside’s commitment…