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Sprinter wins Motor Transport top fleet van award
The superb Sprinter scooped the highly-prized Fleet Van of the Year accolade at Awards for a record ninth year. Since the...
Read moreWednesday 21st September 2016
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Safe coupling and uncoupling guide
New guidance on the safe coupling, uncoupling and parking of commercial vehicles and trailers has just been published. The Safe Coupling...
Read moreWednesday 21st September 2016
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Poll confirms driver shortage fears
Low wages, inadequate roadside facilities and poor public perception all contribute to the road transport industry’s driver shortage crisis –...
Read moreWednesday 21st September 2016
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“Pass me a falafel!” End of the road for truck stop fry up?
The words ‘low fat’ and ‘sugar free’ might not appear on many truck stop menu boards, but in fact that...
Read moreWednesday 21st September 2016
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RHA hails new proposals for lorry driver funding
An improved funding package for apprentices in the transport sector has been announced that will open up even more opportunities...
Read moreWednesday 21st September 2016
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DVLA developing digital licence
The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency is developing a digital driving licence for smartphones. The Agency’s Chief Executive, Oliver Morley, tweeted...
Read moreMonday 20th June 2016
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Van drivers feel ‘uninformed’ about Brexit vote
Van drivers don’t know enough about the EU referendum to make an informed choice, according to research from Mercedes-Benz Vans. A...
Read moreMonday 20th June 2016
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Drive safely with hay fever
A runny nose, headache and constant sneezing are just a few of the symptoms hay fever sufferers have to deal...
Read moreMonday 20th June 2016
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Drivers in focus at Van Excellence briefings
The Freight Transport Association’s 2016 Van Excellence Operational Briefings sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans got under way last month with events...
Read moreMonday 13th June 2016
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Top award for Van Excellence scheme
The Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence scheme received a top award at the Fleet World Honours last month and was...
Read moreMonday 13th June 2016