You will be fined and even prosecuted for unlawfully overloading a vehicle on UK roads. So let’s take a look at the abnormal load regulations that govern the transportation of an abnormal load, and the best commercial trailers and trucks for the job.
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Asset Alliance Group continues to hit the target for Bullet Express
Logistics, distribution and storage specialist, Bullet Express, has secured another 35 trucks and trailers from Asset Alliance Group to help with the rapid expansion of the business. The Glasgow-based company has taken delivery of 14 Mercedes-Benz rigids, seven MAN 6×2 tractor units, six tri-axle Tiger Trailers and eight Lawrence David double deck trailers from the […]
Swanbrook secures Irizar i6 to extend long relationship with Asset Alliance Group
Family-run bus & coach operator, Swanbrook, has taken delivery of a high-end Irizar i6 coach from Asset Alliance Group, strengthening a working relationship that has spanned more than two decades. The Cheltenham firm, now run by the third generation of the Thomas family, added the used 55-seater as part of its fleet renewal programme. Swanbrook […]
Asset Alliance Group scoops new business with Eden Farm Hulleys
Ice cream and frozen food specialist, Eden Farm Hulleys, has taken delivery of five New Generation DAF XF 480 tractor units and one Chereau refrigerated semi-trailer from Asset Alliance Group. Supplied on a three-year contract hire deal, the DAF trucks will join a fleet operating from the firm’s nine distribution depots, including Peterlee, Luton, Sheffield […]
Major fleet refresh for Sykes Seafood is a big catch for Asset Alliance Group
Frozen fish and seafood supplier, Sykes Seafood, has taken delivery of 46 DAF trucks and six Gray & Adams fridge semi-trailers from Asset Alliance Group to manage its rapidly growing business. The Cheshire-based firm has refreshed its fleet with 40 DAF LF 290 rigids, fitted with Gray & Adams refrigerated bodies, and six New Generation […]
Resilience and growth amid economic pressures, finds this year’s Industry Monitor report
We are very happy to share with you our fifth state of the sector report – the Industry Monitor 2023 – produced in association with Motor Transport and Commercial Motor, which was officially launched at this year’s Road Transport Expo, held at NAEC Stoneleigh. The report includes the results of a major survey carried out […]
Fleet Management Explained: Maximising Efficiency and Performance for Your Business
As a small business owner, you understand the importance of delegating tasks to experts, freeing up your valuable time to focus on your core business. One area that can consume significant resources is the management of your fleet of vehicles. Effective fleet management involves a range of tasks, from maintenance and repairs to compliance with […]
Ensuring Fleet Compliance with DVSA: The Importance of Proactive Management
As a fleet operator in the UK, it’s essential to ensure that your vehicles and drivers comply with the regulations set out by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). DVSA is responsible for conducting driving tests, enforcing vehicle safety standards, and supervising MOT testing across Great Britain. Compliance is an ongoing process that requires […]
Motorsports star Jonny Adam debuts unique helmet design to support cancer charity backed by Asset Alliance Group
British GT Championship race ace Jonny Adam has unveiled a special helmet design to raise awareness of Maggie’s, the cancer care charity supported by our CEO, Willie Paterson, and the team at Asset Alliance Group. Jonny will debut the helmet – custom-painted in Maggie’s colours to symbolise hope, strength and solidarity in the face of […]
Hollywood-backed Welsh coach firm teams up with Asset Alliance Group for fleet upgrade
Pats Coaches, the firm hired by Wrexham AFC’s Hollywood owners to stage the open-top bus parade following the club’s promotion to the Football League, has turned to Asset Alliance Group to update its fleet. The Wrexham-based business was behind the carefully planned operation that involved commissioning three double-decker buses, wrapping them in National League Champions […]