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24th November 2022
NOVICE DRIVERS PLAN PANNED BY INDUSTRY BODY
The UK government has outlined plans for novice drivers to be allowed to automatically drive trucks. The radical idea has subsequently been condemned by the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart. It has…
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17th October 2022
JOHN RAYMOND TRANSPORT AT FOREFRONT OF FORS
Bridgend-based haulier, John Raymond Transport, is a business that knows how to move with the times. For example, it has often reinvented its service since its establishment in 1945. More recently, it has relied on…
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8th August 2022
Scania UK apprentice of the year on top of the world
A WordSkills UK finalist has been named winner of the Scania UK Apprentice of the Year 2022 Award. George Hinkley, from South Mimms service centre, triumphed at the competition at Scania’s Loughborough technical centre. On…
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28th July 2022
Apprenticeship scheme up and running at MB dealership
Applications have opened for an apprenticeship scheme run by Sparshatt Truck & Van Ltd, the Kent-based Mercedes-Benz dealer. The programme is part of the Sparshatt Training Academy, which is designed to teach the next generation…
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20th July 2022
Talented technicians honoured at Volvo apprentice awards 2022
The next generation of talented technicians who have completed the Volvo Trucks apprenticeship have graduated. A ceremony to celebrate the achievement was held at De Montfort Hall in Leicester. In total, 65 apprentices were welcomed…
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15th July 2022
Mercedes-Benz dealer goes back to school in Kent
A Kent-based Mercedes-Benz dealer showed up at a school careers fair to help inspire the next generation. The visit, by Sparshatt Truck & Van, was part of Fulston Manor School’s Festival of Learning Week. The…
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7th July 2022
First distinction awarded by IMI to Volvo Trucks technician
The Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) has awarded its first distinction to an HGV apprentice technician. Will Guest, from Volvo dealer Hartshorne Group, was given the grade for the IMI’s Heavy Vehicle End Point Assessment.…
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10th March 2022
Truck technician training concerns voiced by IMI
Finding a truck technician trained in heavy electric vehicles is difficult, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has warned. Furthermore, the institute has warned just 3% of heavy vehicle technicians are properly qualified. Specifically,…
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7th March 2022
Gist driving academy expanded to help with driver shortages
The Gist driving academy is to be expanded to help train and examine prospective truck drivers. In other words, the operation will be doing its bit to ease the ongoing driver shortage. As a result,…
