Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Mercedes-Benz Vans have welcomed the latest member of their shared Dealer network – unlike other new franchisees, though, there will be no ‘learning curve’ to negotiate for Motus Truck & Van. That’s because its team are already steeped in the ethos of the two brands they… Read more »
New appointments strengthen Asset Alliance Group’s fleet management team
One of Asset Alliance Group’s longest-serving team members, Ian Padley, is once more leading its fleet management function, joined by nine new members of support and engineering staff taking the team to 37 colleagues in total. It’s a return to the position of Group Fleet Director for Padley, who is… Read more »
Major Investment – MAN Truck Bus UK opens five dealerships across Central England
In January 2021 MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd announced the purchase of the HRVS Group and, in so doing, acquired five dealerships located across Central England: Ripley, Stoke-on-Trent, Sheffield, Scunthorpe and Sleaford, as well as a customer workshop in Burton upon Trent. David Littlejohn, Head of Branches UK, MAN… Read more »
Solomon to create 50 new jobs across its business
Solomon Commercials, the UK’s leading manufacturer of rigid refrigerated vehicles, is to create 50 new jobs at the Lancashire-based business. Established in 1976, Solomon currently employs over 350 people and designs and manufactures refrigerated vehicles working with independent businesses to PLCs, dot-com enterprises and retailers. The business produces approximately 3,500… Read more »
Motus Commercials celebrate the opening of their new Avonmouth dealership
Motus Commercials hosted an open day to celebrate the opening of their new 5.2 acre site in Avonmouth. The event began with a ribbon cutting ceremony with Laurence Drake (Managing Director DAF Trucks UK) performing the honours alongside (LtoR): Alan Ellison (Commercial Director Motus Commercials), Matt Lawrenson (Managing Director Motus… Read more »
Ryder Ltd celebrates 50 years of customer service
Ryder Ltd (“Ryder”), a leading independent provider of commercial vehicle contract hire, rental, and maintenance services, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in the UK this summer. Ryder Ltd was incorporated in the UK on 2 August 1971 and made its market entry later that year with a fleet of 250… Read more »
MV Commercial opens new base in the South
Commercial vehicle rental and sales specialist MV Commercial has opened its fifth depot near Oxford to better serve new and existing customers in the area and provide HS2 contractors easy access to Euro 6 equipment. The new one-acre site located on Field Driveway in Chipping Norton is situated just… Read more »
Renault Trucks expands dealer network with Glasgow west service point addition
Renault Trucks UK and Ireland has announced the further expansion of its dealer network with the opening of a new service point near Glasgow. Working with Renault Trucks’ wholly owned dealer, Renault Trucks Scotland, A&D Logistics Ltd joins 74 other strategically located sites across the UK and Ireland providing expert… Read more »
Renault Truck Commercials drives network expansion with new Kent service point
Renault Truck Commercials has announced the further expansion of its network programme with the acquisition of Faversham-based KTS Trucks Ltd and KTS Rentals Ltd. Effective 1st July 2021, the move coincides with the retirement of KTS Managing Director, Sandy Young, who established the family-run business over 30 years ago. The… Read more »
Plans approved for Truckeast’s latest £5 million investment
TruckEast, an award-winning Scania dealer group, is investing over £5 million into a new purpose-built truck dealership in Suffolk. With planning approved the project can now get underway for a flagship site that will see the privately-run business relocate its head office. The new 3.7 acre plot is ideally located… Read more »
