John Fletcher has more than 30 years’ experience operating in the commercial vehicle industry. He joined Dawsongroup truck and trailer Ltd in 2001 and has been Managing Director since 2011. During this time, the company has cemented its place as the UK’s leading independent contract hire and rental supplier: operating a fleet of over 12,000 heavy commercial vehicles and trailers and providing operators with a more agile alternative to ownership through its Smarter Asset Strategy. Deeply rooted in the road transport industry, John has a track record of supporting and investing in clean technology, developing a risk free platform for operators to validate innovative new products. He recognises the challenge and commitment required to make a sustainable, successful business in a difficult, competitive sector.