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 […]
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Asset Alliance Group expands its finance offer with new division and senior appointment
Award-winning commercial vehicle specialist Asset Alliance Group is broadening its funding support with a new General Asset Finance division that will provide competitive and flexible finance packages for investment outside of vehicles. Having carved a niche supplying trucks, trailers, buses, and coaches since its inception in 2010, the company is expanding into supporting customers of […]
Asset Alliance Group appoints National Key Account Manager to grow blue-chip customer base
Award-winning commercial vehicle specialist Asset Alliance Group has appointed Jim Agnew in a new role of National Key Account Manager as part of the company’s plans to secure larger fleet customers. Agnew joins after 19 years with Ryder, where he held key roles in rentals and sales. He has also worked for National Car Rental. The 53-year-old […]
Six ways to reduce transportation costs in logistics
Due to staff shortages, economic challenges, the pandemic and a countdown to net zero, the logistics industry is facing a period of unprecedented change. Although resilience endures across the board, our latest Industry Monitor report shows fuel costs are a leading cause of concern to 43% of industry leaders right now, along with rising operational […]
New Director to spearhead asset management solutions at Asset Alliance Group
Commercial vehicle specialist Asset Alliance Group has appointed Marc Mellon into a new role as Director of Asset Management to continue to grow the company’s fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. The 45-year-old, who brings more than 20 years’ experience in commercial contract hire to the business, first had a taste of life at Asset […]
Drivers and customers benefit from pair of new generation DAFs at P W Gates Distribution
Pallet and warehouse specialist P W Gates Distribution Ltd has taken delivery of two new generation DAF XG 530 FTG tractor units from Asset Alliance Group. The vehicles, supplied on a three-year full-service contract hire basis, are additions to a 49-strong commercial vehicle fleet – including seven previously provided by the Asset Alliance Group team. […]
Battle of the McRaes and Sir Chris Hoy to make his rally debut in Asset Alliance Group car!
Rally fans are eagerly awaiting next weekend’s prestigious McRae Rally Challenge in Knockhill, Fife, where three generations of the legendary McRae family will race against each other, and multiple World and Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy will make his rally debut. And to add to the excitement, Sir Chris will be driving an Asset Alliance […]
The importance of social selling within truck and trailer sales
John Scott – Area Sales Manager As someone who has worked for Asset Alliance Group for more than seven years, I’m no stranger to the changing landscape of sales. And over the past couple of years, selling through social media has been having a significant impact on the way our customers buy new and used […]
Everything you need to know to become an HGV driver
Last year, online searches for ‘how to become an HGV driver’ ramped up by 200% as news of the driver shortage peaked in the UK. The topic made headlines as widespread fuel shortages caused significant disruptions across the country, and long queues at petrol stations shone a much-needed light on the current state of the […]
New procurement appointment to support Asset Alliance Group’s ambition to have the youngest fleet in the market
Commercial vehicle specialist Asset Alliance Group has appointed Allan Bennett in a new role as Procurement Manager, with a remit to oversee volume orders with truck and trailer manufacturers. Bennett brings more than 30 years’ experience to the role and knows Asset Alliance Group better than most having spent six years with the company from […]