Truline has updated its fleet of light commercial vans with latest electric vehicles as part of a major renewal of its 500-strong fleet.

The specialist B2B parcel carrier has added 58 new long-wheelbase Maxus Deliver 9s along with six more Ford E-Transit E425 vans to its EV fleet in partnership with Prohire and its Progreen alternative fuels division.

The latest electric van additions form part of a rolling programme to replace existing diesel vehicles in asset classes where high-performing EVs are already available.

Prohire, which has been working with Truline for over 16 years, has also replaced Truline’s 45-strong HGV fleet with latest, more fuel-efficient diesel trucks.

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

Truline is also 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.

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.”

Pat Skelly, CEO at Prohire, remarked: “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.”