One of the largest independent coach operators in mid-Wales, Celtic Travel, has strengthened its relationship with Asset Alliance Group, to finance a further three new vehicles. The public transport operator has acquired a 12.8m Volvo B8R Plaxton Panther 3 on a hire purchase deal. PSVAR-compliant, the 53-seater will be used for private hire in Wales and across the UK. Asset […]
Luan Mattocks, Fleet Customer Support Supervisor I’m told I am the “Big Yellow” in the Fleet department. This means I am always positive and upbeat and that’s without coffee! It really is a compliment to hear that and tells me I’m in the right role here in the business, especially since I’m so passionate about […]
The UK’s largest independent furniture retailer, Furniture Village, has extended its six-year relationship with Asset Alliance Group by refreshing part of its home delivery fleet with 15 MAN and eight DAF trucks. The 7.5 tonne DAF LF 180 and MAN TGL 7.190 vehicles, supplied on a five-year full-service contract hire agreement, will each make around […]
Hunters Coaches Ltd has purchased a new Temsa HD12, PSVAR-compliant coach with the support of Asset Alliance Group, as part of the Leeds-based company’s fleet upgrade programme. The vehicle joins a number of other Temsa coaches operated by Hunters, which provides coach services in Leeds, nationally and abroad. The bus and coach specialist supported the […]
Efficient fleet management is always a priority, but managers are increasingly looking for ways to go beyond the basics in today’s economic climate. With the global market set to grow from 22 billion dollars in 2022 to 54.2 billion by 2027, implementing innovative solutions can help fleet managers lower costs, improve safety and monitor operations […]
Caroline Atkin, Group Operations Administrator At Asset Alliance Group, I manage contract hire and hire purchase contracts, dealing with compliance, governance and finance. Given it is “back-office”, the importance of this is not always visible, but it is key and the team are kept very busy. For example, on the compliance side, we make sure […]
AMCO has invested in 16 new DAF XF 530 44-tonne tractor units. Supplied by Asset Alliance Group on a five-year contract hire deal, the trucks are part of the company’s fleet upgrade and expansion programme. The Redditch-based logistics provider says the new trucks move the company a step closer to rolling out its sustainability-focused ‘road […]
Experienced commercial vehicle specialist Jon Gordon has been appointed as National Key Account Manager at Asset Alliance Group to help grow the company’s blue-chip customer base. In his new role, Gordon will be drawing on 35 years’ industry experience at Ryder, to secure new business from companies operating major fleets in the UK. He says: […]
Bus and coach operator Whitelaw’s has completed a full bus fleet renewal programme after taking delivery of a final four new Volvo B8RLE 10.8 metre buses supplied by Asset Alliance Group. The low carbon single deck buses with MCV eVoRa bodywork have been supplied on a four-year operating lease and join a 36-strong fleet of […]
Craig Wells, Business Development Manager After experiencing a life-threatening case of Covid, Craig Wells wanted to find a new role in a forward-thinking business that would give him new opportunities – and at the end of last year he joined our team as Business Development Manager. Craig’s story is a reminder to us all of […]
