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Exporting a truck the BAS way

Exporting a truck? Dutch exporters BAS Trucks show Laurie Dealer - via BigLorryBlog - how it's done.

Merry Christmas, from Laurie Dealer

Laurie Dealer is signing off for 2010 and would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Can you buy a truck with an AK47 machine gun?

AK47 update - rt television, no Russia Today not Road Transport, debates the American concept of buying used trucks with the world's most renowned gun. Laurie Dealer isn't sure about the 'drive-by shooting' headline or the points made by the presenters. Pick the classic one liner:

Dealer focus: NETV

First in a new series, Laurie Dealer will bring up the 'need to know' info on a regional dealer. First up is North East Truck & Van, better known as NETV.

Keltruck supply 27 trucks to ECP

Laurie Dealer can report that Midlands-based independent Scania dealer Keltruck will supply 27 new trucks to Euro Car Parts (ECP).

ERF still selling well

Laurie Dealer can report that ERF is still doing a roaring trade. Most are heading overseas and there are plenty of punters bidding for them, whether its domestic trade acting as an agent or overseas buyers going direct.

SED 2011 used truck dealer event cancelled

Laurie Dealer has just heard that SED 2011 has been cancelled. In the past many truck dealers have attended the event, acting as representatives for the manufacturers. Independents have been there too, including Huddersfield-based Mac's Truck Sales and Bicester-based Kel-Berg proved became mainstays at the event.