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in the Essential Fleet Sector

Housing I Public Sector I Utilities I Infrastructure Management

Essential Fleet Manager - Magazine

For fleet professionals who are responsible for managing the fleet operations of organisations that provide ‘Essential Services’ throughout the UK
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Editorial Focus

Essential Fleet Manager Magazine is published for fleet professionals responsible for managing the fleet operations of organisations that provide ‘Essential Services’ throughout the UK, including the public sector, social housing, utilities, contractors, and infrastructure management. The majority of our readers oversee fleets consisting of more than 250 vehicles and hold overall responsibility for the procurement of fleet vehicles as well as fleet and driver management products and services.

How Vehicles Are Used Throughout the Essential Services Sector
 In the NHS, for example, fleet operations encompass everything from providing patient transport and clinical waste management to delivering pool car provision for staff.

Local Authorities are responsible for street cleaning, recycling, parks, and grounds maintenance. Within the blue-light emergency sector, response times and reliable vehicle assets are crucial. Many social housing providers now operate their own maintenance services and maintain large fleets of LCVs, which are dispatched to take various tradespeople to carry out repairs. Fleets in this sector also need to offer some element of social care.

Fleet professionals manage extensive and diverse fleets within the utility and infrastructure management sectors, typically spread over large geographical areas. Fleet composition and the types of assets procured include vehicles for engineers, including specialist vehicle conversions with onboard facilities such as welfare and power; furthermore, there is a demand for vehicle provision for corporate staff.

The Issues Faced Within Fleet Management Across the Essential Services Sector

Managing capital assets while achieving standardisation in driver and vehicle safety across large fleets is a complex task. Therefore, optimising fleet utilisation and delivering cost-effective fleet management are key focus areas for the ‘Essential Services’ sector.

Fleets across the UK are also in a transitional phase, with many choosing to electrify their entire fleet or, where this isn’t feasible, to utilise lower-emission fuels. Essential Fleet Manager Magazine offers vital guidance to assist fleet and transport managers in understanding how to transition in the most cost-effective manner, with best practice guides and by sharing insights from fleet professionals across the sector who have already begun this transitional journey.

Why Advertise in Essential Fleet Manager?

Direct Access to the UK's Most Influential Essential Services Fleet Buyers  
Essential Fleet Manager magazine is dedicated specifically to fleet professionals managing operations across the UK's Essential Services sector—including public sector organisations, social housing, utilities, infrastructure, and emergency services.  
Our audience manages some of the largest and most diverse fleets in the UK, who operate 250 - 8000 vehicles. These decision-makers hold responsibility for the procurement of vehicles, products, and fleet services, making the magazine an ideal platform for suppliers aiming to influence genuine purchasing decisions.  

Unrivalled Reach in a Critical Sector  
Fleet professionals in this sector are responsible for delivering essential public services—from patient transport and emergency response to recycling, road maintenance, and utility infrastructure. They operate in intricate, high-demand environments that necessitate durable, efficient, and compliant fleet solutions.  

Your Brand in Front of Buyers Who Matter  
Our readers actively seek:  
  • Specialist vehicle conversions  
  • Driver safety and compliance tools  
  • Telematics and fleet management software  
  • EV and alternative fuel solutions  
  • Maintenance and roadside recovery services
  • LCV options and accessories 
  • Pool car and mobility solutions  
  • Fleet Management software 
  • And more…
Advertising with us guarantees your product or service is seen by those responsible for evaluating, purchasing, and implementing these solutions.  

Why It Works  
  • Targeted Distribution to fleet professional in the Essential Services sector with genuine procurement authority  
  • Trusted Editorial including case studies, sector insights, and best practices from experienced professionals  
  • Support for Transition as fleets move toward electrification and sustainable practices  
  • Multi-Channel Reach via print, digital editions, newsletters, and social platforms  
  • Align Your Brand With the Sector’s Trusted Resource  

"Whether you're launching a new product or expanding your market presence, Essential Fleet Manager offers a powerful platform to connect with the UK’s essential fleet decision-makers—at the right time, in the right place, and with the right message."

Format and Publishing Frequency

Essential Fleet Manager Magazine is a publication that is available both in digital and print formats.
The magazine is published 8 times a year, every 6 weeks.

Essential Fleet Manager Magazine is published in A4 format. The magazine is part of the Essential Fleet Group’s portfolio, which also includes Essential Fleet Operator - www.myessentialfleet.co.uk.
Format: A4

Job Titles within our readership

  • Fleet Manager
  • Transport Manager
  • Plant Manager
  • Head of Fleet Provision
  • Workshop Manager
  • Waste and Environment Manager
  • Lease Car Manager
  • Procurement Manager (Housing)
  • Finance Manager (Housing)

Typical fleet size

The majority of our readers manage fleets that consist of more than 200 vehicles.

Readership Sectors

Essential Fleet Manager Magazine is aimed at fleet professionals who work for organisations operating within the 'Essential Services' sector. This includes:

Public Sector
  • Local Authorities
  • Central Government Departments & Agencies
  • NHS Trusts
  • Specialist NHS Authorities
  • Emergency Services
  • Educational Establishments
  • Social Housing Sector
Utilities Sector
  • Power Generation
  • Gas Supply
  • Telecommunications
  • Water Authorities
  • Road Rail
Construction
  • Infrastructure Management


In each issue...

In each issue of the magazine, we provide a variety of informative ‘Special Features’ aimed at engaging our readership (listed below on this page), supporting their professional development, and ensuring compliance. These features are detailed below. Alongside these, we include our regular content, which comprises:
  • Legal Updates: Provided by our partners at Pellys Transport and Regulatory Law
  • Supplier Insights (Q&A): Insights include interviews with suppliers, where we pose questions designed to enhance content and increase engagement with our readers, thus helping to drive business enquiries.
  • Fleet in Focus (Interview): In this feature, we spotlight a fleet managed by one of our readers. Fleet or transport managers share best practices, highlight their achievements, and discuss their experiences in fleet management, offering valuable advice to fellow fleet professionals.
  • Sector News: In this section, we focus on fleet procurement within the Essential Services sector. We explore the vehicles that have been integrated and utilised to enhance efficiency and, in some cases, support electrification efforts. This information helps our readers understand which vehicles perform best, enabling informed decision-making.
  • Industry News: We provide updates on the latest guidance from professional associations, government agencies, and insights from suppliers regarding current challenges and developments within the fleet industry.
  • Supplier News: This content informs our readership of new product launches or services.
  • Fleet Vehicle Options: We provide information on the latest passenger and commercial vehicle launches suitable for the Essential Services sector, ensuring our readers are aware of their options.
  • Suppliers Directory: These pages are formatted in a ‘classified advertisement’ style and appear in each issue.

Magazine archive: 2025 - Issues (1-8)

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Magazine archive: 2024 - Issues (5-8)

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Special Features - Issues (5-8)

In addition to our usual content we have put together a ' Special Feature' for each issue of Essential Fleet Manager Magazine in 2025
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Publishing / Copy Deadlines (2025)- Issues (1-8)

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Examples of recent content

Below is a small selection of published content from issues of Essential Fleet Manager Magazine.

Magazine archive: 2024 - Issues (1-4)

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