East Midlands Truck Sales:- You can be sure of finding a great choice of used trucks for sale in the East Midlands as it is a hub for transport and consequently full of used truck dealers. An added benefit is that any UK customer does not have to travel too far to buy a truck from the East Midlands. Served by the A1M, A14 and M1 motorways, the main cities, such as Nottingham and Leicester are only a few hours away from the bulk of the UK population and there is a great international airport for overseas visitors and fast rail links to London for those arriving long distance to Heathrow. If you want to carry out a more detailed search then you can enter your postcode details into Truckpages advanced search to show the trucks that are the closest to you.
Following the announcement of DAF’s new apprentice training centre in Nottingham Renault Trucks has announced the official opening of its new dedicated technical training facility, the “Renault Trucks UK Training Academy” based in Whetstone, Leicestershire. The new training centre, which opened on 17 January 2025, represents a significant investment and expansion in the future of Renault Trucks’ apprentice and technician training programmes, aimed at developing the next generation of skilled professionals in both ICE and EV technology. The academy will deliver high-quality, accredited and manufacturer-specific technical training programmes, ensuring all technicians and apprentices receive industry-recognised training that combines practical, hands-on…
DAF Trucks is opening the doors to a new, multi-million pound apprentice training centre in Nottingham. With training provided by Skillnet, the DAF Apprentice Academy represents a £3.5 million investment into a brand-new development and facilities, and becomes the new home for the popular DAF Apprenticeship Programme – celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025. Training for a small number of DAF Apprentices commenced on-site in early January, while an official opening and ribbon cutting ceremony takes place on Thursday 13th February at the Thane Road address just outside Nottingham city centre. The opening of the DAF Apprentice Academy coincides with…
If you are looking for a 26 tonne, Euro 6 curtainsider, then it looks like Leicester Commercial centre is a good place to start. Judging by the front cover image, the company has a huge choice of 2015 DAF CF330 trucks all with automatic transmissions with midlift axles and twin steer. Perfect for local deliveries, they are fitted with Moffett truck mounted forklift brackets. Looks like Leicester Commercial Centre has a choice of these truck-mounted forklifts to go with them as well! Click to Read Page Turn Magazine Click Image to Read Use the form at the bottom of the…
Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland has officially opened its new Apprentice Training Centre. The manufacturer is investing more than £300,000 in the facility, located within Remit Training’s Automotive Academy, in Derby. The move underlines Volvo Trucks’ commitment to its apprenticeship programme and the importance it places on providing its next generation of HGV technicians with rewarding career opportunities. Karen Bailey, Head of Competence Development at Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland, says: “I’m proud to say we have always recognised the value that apprenticeships can bring to our business and the wider industry. “The shortage of skilled technicians across the sector…