KBC Logistics, DPD and Moran Logistics saw some of the most notable fleet increases over the last week, according to Motor Transport’s fleet data.
KBC in particular boosted both the number of HGVs and trailers it operates by 150 to 450 of each. DPD Group added 55 lorries to its fleet and now runs 3,691, as well as 4,101 trailers.
Moran Logistics took on another 25 HGVs to make a total of 481.
Elsewhere, Asda reduced its fleet by 529 trucks and is currently operating 1,933 and DHL Supply Chain’s fleet numbers are down 218 to 9,244 lorries.
Other companies seeing reductions in vehicles they operate included Hargreaves, XPO Transport Solutions, Goldstar Transport and Amey Highways.
Fleet Data is Motor Transport’s listing of the UK’s largest third party and own account HGV fleet operators.
Based on the weekly O-licence updates issued by the Office of the Traffic Commissioners, Fleet Data identifies operators in each of the eight traffic areas based on the number of vehicles on the licence and type of operator.
The data includes details of over 1,000 of the UK’s fleets with O-licences for 75 or more vehicles over 3.5 tonnes GVW. These fleets together have licences for over 300,000 trucks and 240,000 trailers – more than 540,000 commercial vehicles in total.
