Asset Alliance Group has won a deal to supply eight new DAF XF530 tractor units to Trans Haul after impressing the Dunstable-based logistics specialists by providing value and attention-to-detail. The new vehicles, which replace older models, are being supplied on a four-year full-service contract hire agreement and join a 50-strong fleet transporting a range of […]
Brexit brinksmanship leaves us all in the dark
Four years after our Brexit vote we are now well into the final furlong and in terms of achieving a trade deal with the EU, brinksmanship is now at the heart of final negotiations. We look at just a few of the big questions in this blog including Australia or Canada terms, Brock disruption […]
Finalists For Five
We were delighted to be named finalists in five categories at last night’s industry-renowned Commercial Motor Awards. Reflecting the hard work of our committed team over the past 12 months we were shortlisted for Finance Provider of the Year, Sales Team of the Year, Rental, Leasing and Contract Hire Provider of the Year, Independent Dealer […]
Road to Recovery
In these unpredictable times, one thing I am confident of is the resilience of our industry. Events over the last 5 months have shown this. As the supply chain of the UK, the UK recovery will need a strong transport, logistics and haulage industry. We are all impatient for this recovery and rightly so. Our […]
Rental and Short Term Leasing – A new and popular choice for many
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 […]
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, […]