Volvo FH becomes the first electric Truck of the Year 

Volvo Trucks has scooped a prestigious industry award for its Volvo FH Electric, becoming the first-ever electric truck named International Truck of the Year.    In explaining the decision, the jury praised the electric truck’s performance, seamless acceleration, quietness, and…

Teignbridge Council orders new fleet from SFS

SFS is delivering a new fleet of 56 vehicles to Teignbridge District Council in Spring 2024 as part of the council’s ongoing contract hire agreement with the fleet and workshop management company. The 56-vehicle fleet includes: SFS, celebrating its 30th…

Essex Bulk Services enhances sustainability with Mission Zero accreditation

Family-run transport business with a fleet of 122 vehicles, Essex Bulk Services Ltd (EBS), has completed the Advanced Sustainability Accreditation with Mission Zero, a quality standard for the fleet sector. EBS recognises that Sustainability in the transport sector impacts more than simply emission…

EPIC Media Group announces successor

Leading vehicle graphics firm EPIC Media Group has announced that GRS Fleet Graphics, part of the Tosca Capital Group, will be the successor to continue the business’s growth trajectory by providing greater operational capacity, excellent customer service and nationwide coverage…

CTS Hire appoints Matt Lewis

Municipal vehicle hire company CTS Hire has appointed Matt Lewis as its new Head of Vehicle Rental.  With over 25 years of experience in vehicle leasing gained across various industries, including logistics and distribution, Matt has worked on ‘both sides…

Biffa places order to convert ten diesel RCVs to electric with Lunaz

Biffa has placed an initial order with Lunaz to convert ten of its diesel RCVs to clean-air electric powertrains, supporting its commitment to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030 – building on a 70% reduction in emissions since 2002 –…

Renault Trucks releases its first eRCV low-entry cab with bus door at RWM Expo 2023 

Renault Trucks launched the new 26-tonne E-Tech D Wide 6×2 low-entry cab with a bus-style folding door and low step height for ease of entry and exit, reducing strain and fatigue for crews on demanding multi-stop urban cycles at RWM…

Pailton Engineering to build collapsible steering column for lightweight vehicles 

Steering system manufacturer Pailton Engineering will design and build a new steering column for lightweight delivery vehicles. The column will satisfy a growing demand for components that are optimised for lightweight vehicles, particularly last-mile delivery vehicles. This product represents a significant…

Fleet Vision International Summer 2023 has been published

Fleet Vision International, Summer 2023, is out now. Read your free copy here. What can you read in this issue? Comment Many operators are now looking at HVO, BioGas and even electric. News Element 2 partners with Radius; Tata gigafactory…