News
Inver Energy takes first delivery of marine gas oil
LS Evanne delivered 6000 tonnes of marine gas oil Inver Energy has taken delivery of its first marine gas oil import to the Cardiff terminal. The LS Evanne delivered over...
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Opinion
Dodgy tanks – do you refuse to fill?
...visits incorporating cross compliance, a lot of these issues have been rectified. In addition, FPS’ credit checker has an unsafe delivery point indicator to enable members to see delivery points that...
News
Optimising fuel deliveries
...of the key aims listed below: • Reduction in paperwork by eradicating the need for delivery tickets • Reduction in vehicle mileage • Elimination of errors in delivery data via...
Case Study
Manx Petroleum chooses Touchstar’s Fuelstar software to future proof operations
...PODs can be emailed immediately after delivery is complete (including captured signature). Increased accuracy of, and compliance to, delivery windows along with arrival notification resulting in better management of customer...
Interview
BoilerJuice: revolutionising operations
...is improving the delivery efficiencies of some of the biggest businesses in the world. “BoilerJuice customers can input their what3words address for their precise tank location so delivery drivers can...
Insight
Shared deliveries …
...blow when Amoco decided to outsource its mainline delivery operations to haulage contractor Wincanton. Since then, the outsourcing of road delivery operations has become the norm in the oil products’...
Analysis
A look at software developments in fuel distribution
...various ways. Being able to select the most suitable hardware on a delivery-by-delivery basis reduces resistance to the technology and avoids having to compromise on user preference or health and...
Analysis
Cyber Love: Innovation & advances in fuel distribution technology
...and enables the complete management of the OptiMate delivery process. Drivers can manage the delivery process while remaining at the point of delivery. “No other system is proven to deliver...
News
Father and son sentenced for defrauding oil customers
...delivery from D White & Sons and became suspicious of the lengthy delivery times on the invoice. Given these suspicions it was agreed police monitor the oil tank at Barr...
News
Liquid fuel distributors working hard to deliver essential fuels
...ask them when ordering by telephone – but they may include: – Asking customers to keeping a distance from delivery drivers Introducing contactless delivery so customers do not come into...
Analysis
Review of the UK & Ireland fuel tanker market 2024
...the approach of the manufacturer. Joby mentioned that Cobo has some availability for builds this year and is still able to get some ready for pre-Christmas delivery. Dave highlighted the...
Interview
A Day in the Life with Jack Popplewell of Dice Fuels
...years old. At that time, he was driving the rural delivery van we had from Just Tankers, it was a bespoke vehicle professionally built with a 900 L ADR tank,...
Interview
Doherty Oils – fail to plan, plan to fail
...wild locations “This year, we’re getting better prepared,” says Patrick Doherty, director of Doherty Oils which operates a fleet of five oil delivery tankers, distributing fuel throughout the Tyrone and...
News
Technology: Supporting the supply chain
...customer feedback: “Based on customer feedback, we are developing a remote control which will provide drivers with the full management of the delivery process from the point of delivery. This...
Review
Software: latest industry innovations
...up around a known delivery point. Once the truck breaks into that boundary for its next scheduled delivery, an SMS can be sent automatically to your customer, giving notification that...
Opinion
Are you liable for missed deliveries?
...those contracts contain fixed delivery/performance dates, or whether delivery/performance dates are estimates only. The latter is obviously preferable given the current difficulties. Consider changing your standard terms now to ensure...
Interview
Road Tankers Armagh: quality without compromise
...deliver the best customer experience even after delivery. In the rare event of equipment failure RTA, authorised to work on the equipment manufacturer’s behalf, is able to ensure that the...
Interview
Holding steady in challenging times
...sole delivery truck and took orders out on the road whilst wife Fiona looked after the administration. As the business grew Adrian employed additional staff and a new depot was...