Dennis Eagle, a leading manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) in the UK, will specify xFE fully automatic transmissions from Allison Transmission on two and three-axle Dennis Eagle Elite+ chassis. Allison is a global leader in commercial and defence vehicle…
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,…
One year on from taking delivery of four new PFB1500 pedestrian control load carriers from Bradshaw Electric Vehicles, the London Borough of Hackney is reaping the rewards from its deployment at its historic Ridley Road Market. Having started with around…
Local authorities have been navigating the changes introduced by the Simpler Recycling legislation, designed to maximise recycling rates and reduce waste sent to landfill. Now, with the 31 March 2026 implementation deadline for weekly food waste collections looming, the focus…
Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) and CTS Hire have thrived in recent years despite challenging market conditions. FVI Editor Ann-Marie Knegt caught up with MD Bob Sweetland to find out how the company continues to create opportunities for its customers –…
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 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…
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) has announced the award of a new ten-year contract for the supply and maintenance of a new fleet of vehicles to its long-standing fleet and workshop partner, Specialist Fleet Services (SFS), marking 32 years…
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 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…