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Working for a cleaner, brighter future

Local councils perform an extensive range of invaluable services in society, such as refuse collection and disposal, recycling and waste management, support for the elderly and vulnerable, park maintenance, litter control, street cleaning, and sports/leisure services and recreational facilities to name a few.

This level of responsibility poses a huge logistical challenge for every council and relies heavily on interdepartmental cooperation, public support and collaboration with strategic business partners.

Due to the complex nature of the circa 800 services provided by county, district, borough or city councils, local authority workers alone are unable to handle every situation and as a consequence, reliable suppliers and professional contractors must be sought to fulfil obligations and meet strict deadlines

Vehicles at work

‘Men at work’ is a warning sign that everyone is familiar with – but what about the vehicles they depend upon? The upkeep of UK towns and cities requires a considerable number of vehicles, all manufactured to suit the line of work they are intended for.

Specialist vehicles are integral to local authorities in order to meet both project and compliance requirements, and each one must be regularly serviced, cleaned and refuelled (or recharged) in order to uphold the stringent, self-imposed standards and protect the public image.

With everything from mowers, cars, vans, tippers, minibuses, street cleaners, refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), heavy plant machinery and more – there is a lot to consider to ensure all of these vehicles remain fully operational.

Keeping things moving

The transport managers tasked with taking care of council fleets have certainly got their work cut out and ought to take advantage of advanced management tools to help alleviate the burden. Furthermore, budget permitting, improving the depot infrastructure to allow drivers to refuel at the end of each day and/or wash their vehicles would facilitate a timely start to the next working day.

Refuelling at local service stations is both inefficient and expensive, subsequently, fleet installation managers should consider purchasing suitable equipment for the depot. This may include electric vehicle charge points and/or unleaded, diesel and AdBlue® solution dispensers and associated storage tanks. Despite the initial financial outlay, this measure will ultimately save the council time and money.

Similarly, on-site wash facilities would represent a significant investment, but over time would provide an undeniable return for fleet managers. The ability to wash vehicles regularly at the depot, whilst accommodating busy schedules, would contribute toward the smooth running of the operation and remove the need for external sourcing.

The future is electric

Councils have a major role to play in tackling climate change and as such, want to work in conjunction with the government to support and progress the UK’s target of net zero by 2050.

As part of this incentive, councils are in the process of transitioning their fleets to all-electric vehicles (EVs). As each vehicle reaches its replacement age/mileage, where possible, it will be exchanged for a comparable EV. This in turn will require additional funding to ensure that each depot has a sufficient number of electric charge points to power the requirements of the fleet.

Service and maintenance

Service and maintenance

It goes without saying that all of the fleet vehicles need to be serviced and maintained but the same is true of the equipment that keeps them refuelled and clean. Pre-emptive scheduled maintenance of fuel dispensers, chargers and vehicle wash facilities will prevent unnecessary downtime and disruption on site

TSG Fleet is here to help

TSG has over 30 years of experience in the fleet sector, providing full turnkey solutions, from site survey, construction, project management, civil works and equipment provision, backed up by a comprehensive service and maintenance package.

As leaders in the design and installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, TSG  is well-placed to guide council fleet managers through the process and help them to determine the best possible solution for their site, with a view to expansion as their EV fleet grows.

TSG supplies fleet management solutions, dispensing equipment, automatic tank gauges, EV chargers and wash solutions to complement any size of operation.

Fleet Fuel Dispensers

TSG supplies the latest Tokheim and Wayne fleet fuel dispensers that set the standard for industry-recognised quality and reliability.

Quantium™ FS and Quantium™ FS AdBlue®

Compact and powerful Tokheim dispensers, manufactured with the most advanced technology for outstanding performance for years to come.

Century™ 3 and Century™ 3 AdBlue®

Wayne Century™ 3 is able to dispense fuel at ultra-high rates, ideal for large vehicles, with an AdBlue® variant to support diesel engines.

ProFleet LOGmaster

Originating from the popular DiaLOG fuel management system, the Profleet LOGmaster portfolio (FuelLOG, ChargeLOG and WashLOG) is the future of fully integrated depot control.

LOGmaster can control all site equipment with ease, from fuel dispensers and EV charge points to the vehicle wash, from one simple application. Compatible with any make or model of equipment, accommodating both traditional fossil fuels and electricity

Kärcher Wash Solutions

An exclusive partnership with Kärcher enables TSG to offer industry-leading vehicle wash solutions, systems and maintenance services. The Kärcher custom-built, self-service systems deliver fast and effective vehicle cleaning, regardless of size or number.

On smaller sites with restricted space, the Kärcher SB OB jet wash system is the answer. Easy to configure and adapt to satisfy the requirements of every fleet operation.

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