A new commercial vehicle contract hire proposition has launched in the UK, helping fleets to drive performance while also supporting the shift to electric vehicles.

Vertellus offers a wide range of electric and diesel LCVs and HGVs, supported by an “unrivalled” UK network of approved partners and OEM-trained technicians

Dubbed Vertellus, the new business offers a wide range of electric and diesel LCVs and HGVs, supported by an “unrivalled” UK network of approved partners and OEM-trained technicians, providing 24/7 support.

The name is derived from ‘vert’, as in the French for green and denoting eco solutions, plus ‘tellus’ which is the ancient Latin word for earth. The ‘us’ also denotes the firm’s partnerships with commercial vehicle operators to find solutions that are ecological for both the planet and customers.

Its fleet offering spans four different areas: personalised consultancy; a comprehensive and tailor-made vehicle hire and maintenance solution; an “industry-first” EV Discovery programme for 16-18-tonne urban rigid vehicles in partnership with Renault Trucks and Zenobē; and finally ancillary services.

The business has a portfolio of more than 3,500 long haul, construction and distribution vehicles – spanning the HGV and LCV range from 2.7-tonne up to 44-tonne – and says it’s committed to providing industry-leading transport solutions, including through its availability of 100% electric-powered vehicles.

Vertellus will be spearheaded by a highly qualified team with widespread contract hire experience and will work in collaboration with the customer to provide a 360-degree commercial vehicle contract hire service. Its solutions are underpinned by a range of partners that also include RH Commercial Vehicles, JDS Truck & Van and Continental.

Additional services available include driver training, fleet monitoring, PCN administration, replacement vehicles, tyre management, telematics and more.

Nigel Baxter, managing director, said: “Vertellus is a commercial vehicle contract hire company with a difference. Rooted in partnership, with our highly trained OEM dealer network and approved partner locations around the UK, Vertellus has been created to support customers on every step of their journey, guaranteeing complete peace-of-mind and quality assurance.

“We also understand that customers will be at differing stages of their decarbonisation journey, so the Vertellus team will work to ensure companies have everything required to keep the current diesel fleet powered, compliant and economical, while also having an eye on tomorrow to support delivering long-term goals.”