HGV driver shortage – the background A shortage of HGV drivers is not a new challenge for our industry yet increasing demand across the supply chain now means the situation has hit crisis point – and finally national headlines. When our recent Industry Monitor report was published in June, 29% of operators listed recruitment of […]
Tim Thornton, Key Accounts Director The challenges that have faced the bus industry since the start of the pandemic cannot be underestimated. Several operators parked up entire fleets, and even Transport for London (TFL) experienced just 10% of its regular passenger numbers in 2020. Fortunately, with restrictions lifting and many more people returning to offices, […]
In a recent customer survey, we were delighted to receive some hugely positive feedback from our key customer groups. Almost without exception we saw our Truck and Trailer Sales division receive ratings typically over 90% across service areas such as sales process, range of stock, billing and communications. In particular, overall satisfaction and recommendation levels […]
Commercial vehicle specialist Asset Alliance Group has ordered 100 mono-temp and multi-temp trailers worth £5.5 million from CHEREAU, Schmitz Cargobull and SOR, now available for purchase, lease, contract hire and rental. The significant investment underlines Asset Alliance Group’s continued confidence in the market and is likely to be followed by similar sized equipment orders throughout […]
Asset Alliance Group has strengthened its relationship with Fleming Howden after winning a competitive tender to provide the bakery ingredients supplier with four Mercedes-Benz Actros 2533L box body rigids. Supplied on a five-year full-service contract hire basis, the new vehicles include three 26-tonne and one 18-tonne rigid, all fitted with Gray & Adams bodies with […]
Asset Alliance Group has won a competitive tender to supply a new Isuzu Grafter to building materials supplier Pearsons of Duns to support deliveries to customers with difficult access. Supplied on a hire purchase basis, the 3.5 tonne truck will be used for the supply and delivery of home heating fuels to customers across the […]
Our third annual report into the health of the road transport industry is our most important to-date, as we delve into some of the top concerns for commercial vehicle operators in the aftermath of COVID-19 and Brexit. The Asset Alliance Group Industry Monitor 2021 offers expert insights into the latest UK commercial vehicle trends, trading […]
A combination of competitive pricing, exceptional customer service and quality support services has seen Law Distribution return to Asset Alliance Group to upgrade its fleet. The deal to supply five new DAF XF 530 tractors with Super Space Cabs on a two-year full maintenance contract hire basis, was part of a competitive tender issued by […]
Fund-raising for good causes continues at Asset Alliance Group, as our local Scottish depot raises over £3,200 for The STV Children’s Appeal as part of our annual fund-raising efforts. With lockdown restrictions easing, the Newmains team got out of the blocks early with a locally organised Strathaven “Kilt Walk”. Our “Wee Wander” of ten miles […]
Michael Bycroft, Managing Director, Asset Finance, Bus & Coach and Vendor Finance As a business, Asset Alliance Group has built up an incredibly strong reputation for delivering award-winning lending across the commercial vehicle and transportation sector. However, what many customers don’t realise is that the financial support we provide doesn’t stop at vehicles! We can […]
