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Survey reveals threat of CPC timebomb 21/04/12

Nearly one in four professional drivers could be disqualified from commercial driving because they don’t understand the need to complete Driver CPC training more info

Fall reported in number of LCV drivers 15/04/12

The number of people willing and able to become LGV drivers has plummeted during the past five years, according to a new report in Commercial Motor Magazine more info

VED up in Budget, van benefit charge unchanged 13/04/12

The Chancellor announced an increase in fuel duty and Vehicle Excise Duty in the Budget, and a freezing of the van benefit charge more info

Industry award for van excellence scheme 05/04/12

Van Excellence, the national accreditation scheme for van operators, has been recognised as the Best New Service at the Fleet News Awards more info

1 in 9 vehicles unroadworthy, due to faulty brake lights 29/03/12

One in every nine vehicles on the road may be missing one or more brake lights, increasing the risk of an accident and rendering them ‘unroadworthy’ by official MOT standards more info

Plug-In Grant makes business sense for buyers 23/03/12

The first vans eligible for the Government’s new Plug-in Vehicle Grant have been announced – and they include the Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell more info

Megan’s Mercedes-Benz takes to the road 23/03/12

Grieving haulier Stephen Morgan has paid tribute to his beloved daughter who passed away recently, by naming his new Mercedes-Benz truck after her. more info

Women outscore men in LGV learner tests 21/03/12

Just over 51% of all LGV tests result in a pass, figures from the Department for Transport show, but the pass rate for women is 54% more info

From July, all drivers in France must carry a breathalyser 18/03/12

From the start of July this year, all van drivers travelling to or through France will need to carry a breathalyser kit in their vehicles more info

FTA calls for cut in fuel duty 05/03/12

The Freight Transport Association is calling on the Chancellor to slash fuel duty by at least 5p/litre in the Budget more info

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