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,…
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…
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…
Rochdale-based Forrest Fresh Foods has taken delivery of two Volvo FH Aero 6×2 tractor units, equipped with the manufacturer’s I-Save technology to maximise fuel efficiency. Supplied by Neil Patton, Customer Solutions Manager at Thomas Hardie Commercials, the trucks replace older…
The Summer edition of Fleet Vision International is here – and it’s packed with innovation, insight, and industry impact. Read your copy now! Editor Ann-Marie Knegt explains in this issue how she and fellow Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of…
Tesco has taken delivery of five purpose-built, battery- and solar-powered refrigeration units from Sunswap, which will replace diesel-powered transport refrigeration on major routes, thereby eliminating carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions. Currently, keeping food chilled and frozen during delivery requires…
The decarbonisation of Toyota’s operations continues with the launch of heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell trucks on the company’s European logistics routes. The vehicles, built by VDL Groep and equipped with Toyota fuel cell modules, are being used to transport parts…
Pearce Crossley, a Field Engineer for technical facilities company Dalkia UK (Facilities), has won Lightfoot’s prestigious Fleet Driver of the Year award, sponsored by insurer Allianz, taking home £10,000 – the most money Lightfoot has ever given away to a…
Steering systems manufacturer Pailton Engineering has installed a new Matsuura MX-520 CNC machining centre at its headquarters in Coventry. The advanced 5-axis machine is the latest investment in the company’s future of advanced manufacturing, led by new Managing Director David…
Five years, 20 issues; read your copy now. You can do so here. What can you expect in this issue? Lead feature: Evolving with the market Bucher Municipal launches the upgraded CityCat V20 and CityCat VS20 compact sweepers. FVI –…