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Bristol College apprentices benefit from Ryder truck donation
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Contract hire and truck rental specialist Ryder Europe has donated a 7.5-tonne DAF truck to City of Bristol College for its 2010 trainee apprenticeship programme.

Bristol College apprentices benefit from Ryder truck donationThe vehicle, originally part of the Ryder fleet, will enable trainees to get hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing a working truck.

This most recent DAF truck donation is in addition to previous donations by Ryder Europe of a tractor unit and Texa diagnostic computer.

"Ryder is proud to partner with City of Bristol College – one of the best HGV training colleges in the country – to help develop a skilled technician workforce for the future," comments Steve Mulley, Ryder's operations director.

Ten trainees are now embarking on City of Bristol's three-year programme, which will result in their achieving the IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) Level 3 certificate and diploma in heavy vehicle maintenance and repair.
 
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