With the uncertainty around Brexit and now the UK being plunged into recession due to COVID, operators have been reviewing options in how they upgrade and flex their fleets. Consequently, many have understandably held fire on outright purchase of vehicles and long-term finance commitments. As a result, short-term leasing and rental has proven to be […]
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Going Green Back on the Agenda
Momentum is once again building for a roll-out and the issues are carbon and its impacts have never been more prominent and rightly so. If you’re on Euro 5 or below, the truth is that it’s about to become expensive for your business. Prior to COVID-19, climate change was the biggest issue of our time. […]
Lockdown Easing: Taking Vehicles Abroad
With lockdown easing and foreign travel resuming it is important to be prepared for the information and documents you will need when taking your vehicle abroad. In this blog post we have compiled a list of requirements needed for you and your vehicle when travelling outside the UK immediately. Currently, government guidelines advise British nationals […]
Leeds – Our new 4th Sales, Leasing and Rental site.
July 1st sees Asset Alliance Group defy the restrictions of this terrible pandemic we have all unfortunately suffered through the first half of this year. We are delighted to announce the opening of our new 4th Depot, ideally situated close to the M62 and M621 motorways on the outskirts of Leeds. Headed up by our […]
Green Shoots in the Transport Industry
There can be no more resilient sector in the UK economy that our own transport industry which is often used as a barometer for the economic climate. As a supplier of trucks and trailers, we can see first-hand, how challenging the operators are finding it and yet how well large parts of the industry are […]
UK Recovery – Why the Transport Industry is Key
UK Recovery needs a strong Transport Sector As the lockdown starts to ease and we all contemplate the inevitability of a new normal, it is becoming clear that in the logistics and transport sector we are the early indicator for the UK economy. The fact is the quicker our own industry recovers and returns, […]
COVID-19 – Road Transport Legislation Changes
Hauliers and the whole transport industry are vital to the nation’s battle against COVID-19. We are keeping the country moving, keeping shelves stocked and delivering vital supplies to our remarkable NHS workers fighting the virus on the frontlines. Therefore, it is no surprise that since the outbreak the government have announced a number of legislative […]
COVID-19 Update: Business Continuity Message
Dear customer, I am writing to share that we are continuing to offer support to critical sector services from our vehicle depots in Wolverhampton, Ipswich and Newmains, in line with government advice. Companies transporting food and essential household provisions to supermarkets and homes, and those distributing medical supplies to hospitals and pharmacies can continue […]
COVID-19 Update
Dear valued customer, We have been incredibly heartened by the way our industry is responding to this crisis and I would first like to recognise and commend your resilience and strength as business owners, transport teams and drivers. Like so many others, we are doing all we can to keep our contract hire, leasing and […]
New Sales Director appointed for Asset Alliance Group’s Used Truck and Trailer sales division
Commercial vehicle specialist Asset Alliance Group has appointed Brian Kempson as Sales Director in its Used Truck and Trailer Sales Division to maximise opportunities and extract the full value from every truck and trailer. Kempson brings more than two decades of industry expertise to Asset Alliance Group, having been Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz dealer Road […]