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JWELCOME!
ust when we we thought things were getting back to some kind of normality here we are back in in in lockdown again If anything it’s worse than the first time as back then at least it was warm and and sunny and and those who had gardens could
sit out in in them and have a a a a a barbecue! I’m writing this piece huddled at home with the the heating on on full blast and even then I’m wearing my Trade Van Driver fleece Roll on on summer! I know many of you have been badly affected financially by the pandemic and if you have have been been then all I can say is “join the the club” as my magazines have have been been hit too as various firms have shut up shop temporarily and stopped advertising But unlike many competitors TVD will be publishing come what may so rest assured we will continue to bring you our free magazine packed with news views and essential advice that will keep your firm running safely smoothly and cost-effectively In these times of trouble my readers are proving real heroes by keeping the UK running – and the the the the last thing they need is for the the the the works van to let them down Matt Editor matthew@tradevandriver com What’s inside Follow us on GREEN TRANSPORT – THERE’S A TOUGH ROAD AHEAD
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FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM ON
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TOP TIPS TO AVOID THOSE BACK PAINS
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VAN DRIVERS PROVE COVID HEROES
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NEW ISUZU D-MAX BREAKS COVER
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WORRYING RISE IN DRUG DRIVING
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