Our bespoke local authority van racking is designed to help keep tools, equipment, materials and supplies organised, secure and easy to access. We create practical storage layouts around your vehicle and the work your teams carry out, helping make better use of available space while keeping essential equipment close at hand.

Why Local Authority Vans Need Specialist Racking

Local authority teams can use vans for a wide range of maintenance, repair and environmental services, often carrying a varied mix of tools, equipment and materials between different sites. Without a well-planned storage system, equipment can become difficult to find and valuable load space can quickly be taken up by loose items. Specialist racking provides dedicated storage for different types of equipment, helping teams stay organised and access what they need efficiently while working across the local area.

Our Previous Local Authority Builds

Local authority teams often use vehicles for a wide range of services, from maintenance and repairs to environmental and grounds work, with each department having different equipment requirements. Explore some of our previous local authority van builds below to see how we’ve created practical, bespoke storage solutions around the work our customers carry out.

  • Are you about to make the switch to an Electric van? if so you have probably thought about if you can still have racking in the vehicle. The good news is you can.....have a read of this case study and learn how we helped a local authority parking services team, achieve a great design both sides of the van and there was still room for some accessories

  • Local Authority small fleet of maintenance vans needed to pack in a lot of storage options to help make their teams working day a little easier. Read this case study to see how we helped make that happen for them!

  • If you need to strike a balance between having racking but also need the space to work onboard, have a look at how we worked with this NHS division. They are responsible for servicing and repairing wheelchairs for disabled patients

Our Design and Installation Process

Getting your bespoke van racking doesn’t have to be complicated. Our simple four-step process takes you from your initial requirements through to a professionally installed system designed around the way you work.

Why Choose Van Racking Solutions?

From the initial design through to installation, we combine practical expertise with a bespoke approach to create van racking that works for your vehicle, your equipment and the way you work.

What Our Customers Say

Hear from customers who have worked with VRS to create practical, bespoke van racking solutions for local authorities.

“VRS have designed and fitted racking on several small vans and 3.5 ton tippers for us. From our initial contact through to the vehicles being delivered, the service has always been top notch. James has visited us at our depot to talk through our options and to ensure each vehicle receives the racking that is best suited to its specific role. I have also visited VRS to discuss various lighting options for our vans, and James could not have been more helpful. VRS designed and installed bespoke racking solutions for each of our 3.5 ton tippers. The service we have received has always been very professional and I would fully recommend VRS as a supplier.”

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Ready to Improve Your Local Authority Van?

Whether you’re fitting out a new vehicle or upgrading an existing one, we can design a bespoke racking system around the way you work. From secure storage for products and equipment to easy-access shelving, drawers, lighting and more, we’ll help you make the most of your available space. Tell us about your van and what you need to carry, and our team will create a tailored design for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to some of the questions we’re most frequently asked about local authority van racking. If you can’t find the information you’re looking for, please contact our friendly team who are always happy to help.

Yes. We can design your racking around the tools, equipment, materials and supplies your teams already carry. We’ll consider the size and frequency of use of different items to create a practical layout that keeps everything organised and accessible.

Yes. We can create bespoke layouts around the requirements of different teams and services, whether the vehicles are used for highways maintenance, parks and grounds, environmental services, housing or other local authority work.

Yes. A bespoke layout can combine shelving, drawers, cupboards and open load space to accommodate a varied range of tools and equipment. This allows different types of items to have dedicated storage without unnecessarily reducing available load space.

Yes. Lockable drawers and cupboards can be incorporated where additional security is required, providing enclosed storage for valuable tools, equipment and other items.

Yes. The racking can be designed around your vehicle’s access points, allowing frequently used equipment to be positioned for quick access through the side or rear doors.

Yes. Bespoke racking can combine fixed storage with open load space or dedicated areas for larger and awkwardly shaped equipment. We can design around the specific items your teams need to transport.

Yes. We can develop standardised racking specifications for multiple vehicles, helping teams work with familiar layouts across a fleet. Designs can also be adapted where vehicles differ in size or configuration.

Yes. Lighting, power and other electrical accessories can be incorporated into your wider vehicle fit-out where required, helping teams access and use equipment effectively in low-light conditions or away from council facilities.

Yes. We can create a bespoke CAD layout based on your vehicle and requirements, allowing you to review the proposed design and request changes before installation begins.

Yes. We can develop suitable racking specifications for different vehicles within your fleet, adapting the layout to the dimensions and configuration of each model while maintaining a consistent approach where required.