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HOYER Petrolog – driver of the year
...Petrolog Fleet at Stanlow in Cheshire, Michael, who received a £2250 Red Letter Day prize, has worked for HOYER for just over three years. Last month 14 drivers representing each...
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Kettlewell Fuels presented with Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year 2021 award
...versatility within our already flexible fleet. We also like to ensure our drivers are looked after in terms of comfort. I’m pleased to say we’ve had some great feedback from...
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Global product support from MechTronic
...straight-forward. We were there for four days and during this time, we trained drivers on how to use the systems and performed a full health check and maintenance of the...
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Manx Petroleum – Fuelled with island spirit
...contract drivers – knowing them well, some customers even bake cakes for their visits! Distribution manager, Jim Kaighin, who has responsibility for drivers, shipping and routing, gave FON a depot...
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Improving blind spot awareness
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is urging businesses to educate their fleet managers and drivers about the risks of failing to check blind spots before carrying out...
Analysis
A look at software developments in fuel distribution
...to keep wheels turning and fuel flowing in the energy distribution sector. Through constant communication with the 4,600 drivers live on the system, distributors and with attendance at industry forums...
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Ex-footballer and army veteran champions Veterans into Logistics
...son.” She said there are no obstacles to being a female truck driver and that the male drivers are, “all totally accepting and supportive,” because she does her job “safely...
Opinion
CBA welcomes recognition of HGV driver shortages
Another industry body has responded to the announced Government actions to mitigate the chronic shortage of HGV drivers in the UK, with the Chemical Business Association (CBA) welcoming aspects of...
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Products for a greener sector
...a driver aid. “The new technology with gained knowledge from the driver training helps drivers to achieve more efficient driving and long-term sustainable energy practices. Techniques that reduce engine revolutions...
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Contamination prevention from MechTronic
...the bulk hose, without causing a contamination. This means that drivers can for example, make a kerosene delivery through the hose reel and for their next delivery, they can perform...
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Brake’s Giant Walk
National road safety charity Brake is calling on drivers to slow down and watch out for children on foot or bike. The event takes place on Wednesday 10th June, and...
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Driver shortages see service stations running out of fuel
...A140 in North Norfolk was temporarily closed and there are also reports of sites in Reading and Berkshire having to close for a period leaving drivers faced with empty petrol...
Interview
The chemical supply chain: addressing ongoing challenges
...yet the number of drivers has been continually falling; primarily due to an ageing workforce that is not being replaced and younger drivers leaving the industry to work elsewhere. To...
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Fuel distribution industry responds to Covid-19
...but instead drivers will log the account holder name. Hand washing facilities within stores are also available, as well as disposable gloves being provided for fuel pump operations and contactless...
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Strike over but no room for complacency says Unite
The threat of a tanker drivers’ strike was lifted last week when drivers narrowly voted to accept a new pay and conditions offer. Unite, which represents 2000 drivers, said 51%...
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Putting the Petroleum Driver Passport into practice
...January 2014. During 2014 all drivers must be trained and pass the associated assessments before being issued with the PDP card. Terminals will begin mandating the scheme from January 2015....
Opinion
“As the Driver CPC deadline approaches – are you ready?”
Colin Rutherford, Turners (Soham) trading as Lewis Tankers “Sixty per cent of Lewis Tanker drivers have already completed five CPC training modules and have their Driver Qualification Card. Our aim is to...
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