Local authority fleet and workshop partner Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) has expanded its nationwide network of workshops by opening a new South West depot in Wellington, Somerset. The new facility will create ten new jobs, and recruitment is underway. The…
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New year and new investments at Creative Vehicle Wrapping
Refuse vehicle wrapping company Creative Vehicle Wrapping (CVW) kicks off 2025 with major improvements to its premises and significant investment in new equipment. The company’s latest improvements include: · Two brand new Epson printers that deliver the best print quality and…
Electric vision in Dundee
Dundee City Council has created world-class charging hubs for public and private use. FVI Editor Ann-Marie Knegt travelled to Dundee for the launch of the new Urban Fox retractable charging point and spoke to Dundee’s Corporate Fleet and Infrastructure Manager…
Fraikin and Samsara extend successful collaboration across Europe
Fraikin Group, Europe’s largest Full Service Operation Lease company, is extending its long-standing collaboration with Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, as part of its increased investment in digitalising and decarbonising its fleet. Following the deployment of Samsara AI…
Fleet Vision International and the International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) announce new partnership
Fleet Vision International—THE SHOW, the leading B2B trade event aimed at fleet and transport managers hosted by the City of London Corporation, and IATR, a non-profit association of government transportation officials and leaders in sustainable and safe mobility, have announced…
Epping Forest District Council takes waste in-house
Over 30 refuse collection vehicles, and 20 support vehicles have arrived at North Weald Airfield, where they started Epping Forest District Council’s new waste and recycling collection service on 4 November 2024. Earlier this year, Epping Forest District Council (EFDC)…
Ontime Automotive reveals European expansion plans with the opening of a new facility in Germany
The international vehicle logistics company has announced the formation of Ontime Automotive Germany GmbH. Opening its first premises in Bergheim, near Cologne, marks a decision to extend its presence and further develop services in mainland Europe. Centrally located, the facility expands…
Hammersmith & Fulham goes green with Veolia electric vehicle fleet
Veolia and Hammersmith & Fulham Council have added eight new electric cargo bikes, bringing the fleet to 20 new electric vehicles. This will make collections and street cleansing cleaner, greener, and quieter for borough residents. The fleet now includes eight…
Robust charging platform
Russell Olive, UK Director of Vaylens, writes that a successful transition to electric vehicles requires effective EV charging and infrastructure management. The move towards electric vehicles is well underway, but many companies are delaying the EV transition, often because of concerns…
AI-powered telematics
Telematics systems have the potential to influence driver behaviour positively, but fleet managers must sift through a huge amount of data to gain the actionable insights required. Steve Thomas from Inseego UK explains how the latest AI tools transform data…