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. […]
Optimism in spite of challenges, according to this year’s Industry Monitor report
We are delighted to share with you our latest state of the nation style report – the Industry Monitor 2022 – produced in collaboration with the teams at Motor Transport and Commercial Motor, which was officially launched at this year’s Road Transport Expo event. The report includes the results of a survey carried out with […]
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 […]
Asset Alliance Group’s support takes hire company to new heights
Plant and equipment specialists Enable Hire and Enable Welfare have doubled the size of their combined fleet with funding support from the Asset Finance team at Asset Alliance Group. The sister businesses, both based in Lingfield, Surrey, have acquired more than 40 new assets on hire purchase, including lighting equipment, vehicles and welfare cabins, allowing […]
New appointments drive expansion in Asset Alliance Group’s Bus & Coach Division
Commercial vehicle specialist Asset Alliance Group continues to strengthen its team making two new appointments in its bus and coach division. Scott Burke, who has supported funding in the bus and coach sector for 15 years, has been appointed National Sales Manager with a remit that covers strategic sales and unlocking new opportunities. His previous […]
A real head-turner
We’re not sure if we’d call the customisation on Irvine Plant’s new Volvo FH500 a make-over or a glow up, but whatever we call it there’s no danger of anyone forgetting this incredible truck in a hurry! After first seeing it advertised for sale on our Facebook sales page, Director Ewan Irvine snapped it up […]