Asset Alliance wins first order from Scotland’s XS Transport on dealer recommendation

Falkirk-based distribution and warehousing specialist XS Transport has placed its first order with Asset Alliance, taking delivery of a Mercedes-Benz Actros 2545LS 6×2 tractor unit on a three-year full-service contract hire agreement. Key to securing the order for Asset Alliance, part of the Asset Alliance Group and a specialist in commercial vehicle contract hire, finance,…


Asset Alliance offers extra security for explosives transporter JMD Haulage

Liverpool-based JMD Haulage has renewed its road transport fleet with eight new Mercedes-Benz Actros 2545 tractor units supplied by Asset Alliance on a four-year full-service contract hire deal. All eight trucks were specified with the manufacturer’s GigaSpace cab, for driver comfort, while four feature additional modifications to make them EXIII-rated – meaning they can haul…


Asset Alliance marks milestone 2,000th commercial vehicle delivery

Independent finance and leasing business Asset Alliance has proved it is one of the fastest growing companies in its sector by delivering its 2,000th commercial vehicle – a milestone CEO Willie Paterson credits to its unique market offer. Paterson, formerly Director of Commercial Finance at Alliance and Leicester, set up the business believing there was…


Yuill & Dodds renews tractor fleet with ‘refreshing’ Asset Alliance DAF deal

Haulier Yuill & Dodds has described the supply of three DAF XF 510 tractor units by Asset Alliance on a three-year full-service contract hire deal as a “refreshing approach” to commercial vehicle financing. The DAF trio supplied by Asset Alliance and wrapped in the road transport firm’s distinctive blue and red-striped livery will primarily haul…


Paul Wright appointed Senior Business Development Manager at Asset Alliance

Asset Alliance, part of the Asset Alliance Group and a specialist in commercial vehicle contract hire, finance, rental and leasing, has further strengthened its team with the appointment of Paul Wright to the new post of Senior Business Development Manager. Wright, 48, assumes the role after a year as National Account Director at T.O.M Vehicle…


Asset Alliance DAFs deliver for JHP Transport joint fleet renewal deal

Lanark-based hauliers JHP Transport and Farm Field Fresh have expanded their joint fleet with five new DAF XF 460 tractor units, supplied by Asset Alliance on a three-year full-service contract hire deal. The five DAF trucks, which replace Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors previously provided by Asset Alliance, will primarily handle scheduled, long-distance temperature-controlled trunking work throughout…


Asset Alliance Group enters rental market with launch of Flexi-Hire division

Asset Alliance Group is entering the commercial vehicle rental market with the launch of its new Flexi-Hire division, in a move which sees it offer flexible medium- to long-term rental packages for the first time. The company has made an initial investment of £20 million in rental assets, securing a mixed fleet of more than…


ATE Truck and Trailer Sales opens export route to Myanmar with 11-strong Scania deal

ATE Truck and Trailer Sales, part of the Asset Alliance Group and a major retailer of new and used commercial vehicles, has sold 11 pre-owned trucks to a customer in Myanmar – opening a lucrative export market as yet untapped by the Wolverhampton-based retailer. The 11 commercial vehicles – a mix of Scania R420 and…


David Potter appointed Commercial Development Director at Asset Alliance

Asset Alliance, part of the Asset Alliance Group and a specialist in commercial vehicle contract hire, finance, rental and leasing, has appointed David Potter as Commercial Development Director. Potter, 50, joins Asset Alliance after six years as Managing Director of fleet management and contract hire company Axis Fleet Management. As Commercial Development Director at Asset…


Whitelaws Coaches deal a golden ticket for Forest Asset Finance

Forest Asset Finance, part of the Asset Alliance Group and a specialist in bus and coach finance and leasing, has placed two new single-deck Alexander Dennis (ADL) Enviro200 buses with Scottish operator Whitelaws Coaches, building on an earlier deal for four of the vehicles. Supplied on a four-year operating lease, the two new arrivals join…


Debbie McLean appointed Rental Manager Scotland at Asset Alliance Group

Asset Alliance Group, which combines expertise in contract hire, finance and commercial vehicle sales, has appointed Debbie McLean as Rental Manager Scotland. McLean assumes the role after a year as National Business Manager at T.O.M Vehicle Rental, and will be working for two Group companies – Total Reefer: a specialist in temperature-controlled vehicle contract hire,…


Asset Alliance contract hire deal keeps business relocation experts Harrow Green moving

Asset Alliance has secured a 40-vehicle order from business relocation experts Harrow Green, placing a diverse mix of trucks, light commercial vehicles and minibuses with the company on a five-year full service contract hire agreement. Asset Alliance, part of the Asset Alliance Group and a specialist in commercial vehicle contract hire, finance, rental and leasing,…


Asset Alliance Group launches best practice guide to fleet procurement

Stand 3E116, Hall 3, CV Show – 26-28 April 2016 Asset Alliance Group, specialists in commercial vehicle contract hire, finance and sales, is using its debut at this year’s CV Show to launch a free guidebook entitled Smart money: a best practice guide to fleet procurement . Group CEO Willie Paterson says the publication is…


Asset Alliance Group to launch free fleet procurement guidebook at CV Show

Asset Alliance Group, specialists in commercial vehicle contract hire, finance and sales, is making its debut at this year’s CV Show. The company will be attending in force, with staff from across its four brands – Asset Alliance, Total Reefer, ATE Truck & Trailer Sales and Forest Asset Finance – represented on its stand (3E116)…


CV finance specialist Asset Alliance Group targets further growth and acquisition after securing £75m bank funding

Asset Alliance Group, specialists in commercial vehicle contract hire, finance and sales, is poised for significant growth and future acquisitions after securing a £75m revolving Asset Based Lending deal led by Royal Bank of Scotland and supported by HSBC. The agreement strengthens the Group’s unique approach to purchasing, refinancing and procuring vehicles and trailers for…


DAF deal bags Total Reefer pizza the action at Domino’s

Total Reefer has secured a major deal with pizza takeaway giant Domino’s, supplying five 26-tonne DAF rigids and two tractors on a five-year full-service contract hire agreement. The five DAF CF rigids supplied by Total Reefer, part of the Asset Alliance Group and a specialist in temperature-controlled vehicle contract hire and leasing, are equipped with…


Total Reefer trailer deal bears fruit for NV Transport

A history of excellent customer service has borne fruit for Total Reefer, after the company agreed a deal to supply NV Transport with a trio of new Schmitz Cargobull trailers on a three-year full-service contract hire agreement. Total Reefer, part of the Asset Alliance Group and a specialist in temperature-controlled vehicle contract hire and leasing,…


Asset Alliance Group announces acquisition of Forest Asset Finance

Asset Alliance Group, one of the UK’s leading providers of commercial vehicle finance solutions and retailers of new and used trucks and trailers, has acquired specialist bus and coach finance intermediary Forest Asset Finance Limited. The seven-figure deal will broaden Asset Alliance Group’s (AAG) already extensive portfolio and provide a strong foothold in the bus…