A major fleet renewal programme has seen specialist B2B parcel carrier Truline upgrade 109 of its 500-strong fleet of trucks and vans, in partnership with fleet provider Prohire and its alternative fuels division Progreen.

The new vehicles will help Truline deliver over a million parcels every month from its 17 nationwide depots.

The fleet renewal programme is also helping Truline cut its emissions, as part of its aim to meet the net-zero deadline. 

Over a five-month period, Prohire has replaced Truline’s 45-strong HGV fleet with 13 DAF New Generation FTG XF 44 tonne tractor units and 33 new 7.5 tonne, 12 tonne and 18 tonne diesel trucks.

Truline, which has its headquarters in Sheffield, said this week that the rigid HGVs are delivering a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions, whilst the tractor units are achieving a 25% reduction.

The company’s fleet of light commercial vans has also been updated with the addition of 58 new long wheelbase Maxus Deliver 9s.

Meanwhile, Progreen has supported Truline in adding six more Ford E-Transit E425 vans to its EV fleet as part of a rolling programme to replace existing diesel vehicles in asset classes where high-performing EVs are already available. 

Steve Turner (pictured right), Truline’s head of fleet, said: “This latest fleet renewal is an example of the strong partnership we have built with Prohire, which continues to grow.

“We work in tandem with Prohire and Progreen to make sure we have the most fuel-efficient solutions on fleet, and that we transition to the next generation of alternative fuels for each vehicle class as they become available. 

“Key to this is the flexibility Prohire offers us, both in the form of the vehicles themselves and the configuration of our fleet, particularly as we grow through acquisitions and need to consolidate the fleet on a regular basis.” 

Pat Skelly, Prohire chief executive (pictured left), said: “Truline is the perfect example of a business committed to playing its part in helping the UK reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and plans to cease procuring new diesel vehicles by 2030.

“We’re delighted to work in partnership with Truline on the long-term planning of its fleet configuration in the run up to 2030 as well as supporting its fleet needs in the short and medium term.” 

To reduce Truline’s road risk and increase fleet uptime, the DAF New Generation FTG XF 44 tonne tractor units are fitted with DBS camera systems and the latest safety equipment including AI Radar, bridge strike technology and specialist HGV satellite navigation. 

Truline has been using Geotab telematics, supplied by Prohire, to capture real-time data on the vehicles’ performance, driver behaviour and report on CO2 savings, ensuring the most efficient and cost-effective use possible.

Prohire, which is headquartered in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, employs over 90 people and provides nationwide commercial vehicle rental and long-term vehicle contract hire, together with fleet maintenance, accident repair management, and fleet compliance to customers across the UK.

 

 

 

 

 

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