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BP tanker drivers strike
...90% of the 42 drivers balloted voted for strike action following the transfer of an aviation contract from BP to DHL. The union estimates that drivers could lose up to...
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Protests create temporary fuel shortages- drivers urged not to panic buy
...Drivers in the South East are reporting shortages at forecourts due to the actions of the climate activists and Howard Cox, founder of the group FairFuelUK, called on ministers to...
Opinion
Delivering growth: the importance of a fully engaged workforce
...of interaction can have a detrimental impact on drivers. It can often lead to a lack of direction, support, and mentorship. Drivers who work remotely can also be subject to...
Opinion
Industry angered by plans to address driver shortages
Business group Logistics UK has reacted with dismay at the recent announcement that the drivers’ hours legislation, which governs the length of time which HGV drivers are legally expected to...
Insight
Managing costs: minimising fleet insurance premiums by reducing claims frequency
...for example: • Professional or full-time drivers • “Essential use” drivers • Drivers supplied with a vehicle as a personal benefit • Other employees who may, on occasion, drive •...
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Rewarding your drivers
...award celebrates those drivers who have set an excellent example, made great efforts or who have a great safety or customer service record. “We want to make 2013 the best...
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Drivers – recruiting and retaining
...organisations currently have. According to Manpower UK – recruitment of engineers and technicians is the most difficult with professional drivers being the third. There is currently a shortage of 45,000...
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Urban Driver apprenticeship tackles HGV driver crisis
...driver shortages than other distribution, the next generation of HGV drivers will always be vital for the provision of future tanker drivers. Putting apprentices in the driving seat The new...
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Driven to succeed
...number of drivers are trained in more than one area to ensure flexibility. “Whilst drivers mostly stick to their own areas, some are cross-trained and we do have a contingency...
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Driver awareness increases demand for hand protection
New independent research, commissioned by GripHero, has revealed that 66% of drivers are aware that Covid-19 can be passed from driver-to-driver at the fuel pump, driving demand for hand protection....
Opinion
Industry initiatives working but HGV driver shortages remain chronic
...slowed in the first quarter of 2022, compared with the second half of 2021, which illustrates how actions such as increased wages for drivers, drivers’ skills bootcamps and improved throughputs...
Interview
Could improving gender diversity be an answer to the driver shortage problem?
...drivers. We have been lucky enough to have two female tanker drivers work for us. “Most applications for jobs in the fuel distribution industry are from male drivers, but we...
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Search on for tanker driver of the year
...drivers, as depots nominate their impressive drivers for the award. “There were so many nominations for the competition last year and it was difficult picking a winner from amongst them...
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Hundreds complete HGV training as Bootcamps plug driver shortages
...91 drivers (16%) completed or booked onto their practical training. London is third with 87 drivers (15%). When complete, drivers will gain their Category C license, C+E License, or be...
Knowledge
HGV Driver Shortage – Protecting Your Reputation
...his recommendations. New Driver Selection The quality of your drivers plays a huge role in the overall success of your business – diligent, deliberate and conscientious drivers will probably cost...
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Seeking the best drivers in the UK & Ireland
...and how up-to-date site maintenance records are.” For more information on the Depot of the Year competition contact Tony Brown at tb@fpsonline.co.uk. These awards give recognition to both drivers of...
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Rewarding and thanking the very best tanker drivers and depots
...– James Coates of Barton Petroleum “Every year UKIFDA searches for the best fuel tanker drivers and the greatest staff members at fuel depots, to reward and thank everyone for...
Analysis
ACTION – changing health & safety culture from the ground up
...subject, and they chose health and safety. They visited other depots to speak with drivers and depot staff as well as head office, to get a complete picture. The picture...