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haulage very seriously. However, once a week our quirky correspondent, the Hawk,. steps off his perch to take a humorous look at the industry to keep us all sane. If you have any off-heat yarns that illustrate the stranger, or sillier, side of the business, he'd like to hear from you. As a softhearted old bird, he's also happy to publicise charitable works— and is always interested in events for the vintage vehicles he drove as a fledgling. Drop the Hawk a line at Commercial Motor, Bird's Eye View, Rm H203, Quadrant House, The Quadrant, Sutton, Surrey SIA2 5AS, or lax him on 0181 652 8969.
Attractive French models
EDever one to shy away from a cliche, the Hawk believes that small is beautiful, especially in it Anglo-French relations. Norbert Dentressangle was founded after the last war by Georges and Therese Dentressangle, and carried goods throughout the Rhone Valley in the South of France. Norbert bought the business from his parents in 1974. In 1978 he created the group's first subsidiary, ND Transport, when he opened an office in London. And to celebrate 20 years in the UK, Norbert Dentressangle has produced a die-cast Chevrolet van, which can be yours for £4.95 (make cheques payable to ND Holdings). Also available is M5 2X.Z. 1.4 (An r/365 a a L'co