Truline renews a fifth of its fleet with Prohire

Truline has upgraded 109 vehicles of its 500-strong fleet with Prohire and its alternative fuels division Progreen in a major fleet renewal programme. 

The new vehicles will help Truline, which provides managed supply chain solutions for UK businesses, to deliver more than a million parcels every month from its 17 depots nationwide while cutting emissions to help meet net zero ambitions.

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. 

The rigid HGVs are delivering a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions, whilst the tractor units are achieving a 25% reduction.

Truline’s fleet of light commercial vans has also been updated as part of the fleet fleet procurement programme 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 electric vehicle (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, 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.”

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. 

Pat Skelly, CEO at Prohire, 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.”

Headquartered in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and employing more than 90 people, Prohire 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.