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New Abbey training delivers Class 1 drivers
To support drivers looking to make the transition from Class 2 to Class 1 driving, road tanker company Abbey Logistics launched an ‘Earn while you learn’ training programme earlier this...
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First veteran begins HGV driver job thanks to Asda charity investment
...efficiency and support whilst getting his Class 1 HGV Licence. He already had his Class 2, but it was too expensive for him to do his Class 1 training himself....
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New apprenticeship programme sees first HGV driver qualify
An apprentice HGV driver is celebrating after being the first to successfully qualify as a Class 1 driver under a new apprenticeship programme. Michael Taylor from Middlesbrough, the first driver...
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JET keeps Silverstone Classic on track
...are delighted to become Silverstone Classic’s first official fuel partner. To be part of the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival at the iconic Silverstone circuit is a great honour...
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JET partners third Silverstone Classic
...to the Silverstone Classic for a further three years, through until 2019. For this year’s event, which takes place from 29th to 31st July, JET has teamed up with Vital...
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Operations master class for distribution sector
Change management consultancy, Reliable Manufacturing, is holding its next master class on 19th June at the Thistle Hotel, Middlesbrough. The one-day event is designed to equip leaders in distribution and...
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UK’s first sustainable petrol goes on sale to the public
The UK’s first publicly available sustainable petrol went on sale earlier this month. Designed by Coryton, a leading supplier of bespoke and sustainable fuels, specifically for classic vehicles, the fuel...
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Racing around at JET
Following a second year as official fuel partner to the Silverstone Classic, JET is looking forward to partnering the event again in 2016 JET put over 70 customers at the...
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Lubricants rally to testing conditions
...these classic cars running smoothly in such extreme conditions. We wish them success in the East African Classic Safari Rally.” The rally takes place from 19th – 27th November –...
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Stephen Keep, tanker driver: ‘Tanker driving has been his whole world’
...completing her theory tests last summer, Louise passed her HGV test towards the end of last year, joining the family class one club, and has recently embarked on her own...
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Handling flammable fluids – discount offer
On 16th July 2015 the Energy Institute will launch its updated and substantially revised edition of the Model code of safe practice Part 15: Area classification code for installations handling flammable...
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A Day in the Life – Vicky Darch of Darch Oil
...14 and above), and a ladies only class. During the class they get an SAS style warm up, they will go through curriculum work, pad work, self-defence, and various other...
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JET revs up for Silverstone
JET is also sponsoring the JET Super Touring Car Trophy races Next month will see JET’s fourth year as the official fuel partner of the Silverstone Classic, the world famous,...
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Boosting brand awareness at the Silverstone Classic
The Silverstone Classic – a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness of the JET brand When the Silverstone Classic celebrated its 70th anniversary this summer JET was right at the heart...
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PDP Scheme acts on home heat sector concerns
...inadvertent bias towards retail training, and adding top loading theory and skills to the classroom training and practical assessment elements. In addition, we have reduced the drive time criteria and...
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Ex-footballer and army veteran champions Veterans into Logistics
...teaching assistant but when the cost-of-living crisis hit, Tamara realised she needed a better career to provide for herself and her son. She had her Class 2 truck licence from...
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PDP – open for business
...both schemes, but the photo can also be re-used. In order to gain accreditation drivers must complete both a classroom and a practical element. The classroom assessment element can be...
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Generation Logistics launches second year of its campaign
...next generation of logistics talent. Best in class Over the last year, it has delivered an innovative, comprehensive awareness campaign, championing individuals and ‘best in class’ organisations to highlight the...