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Agency drivers – new guidance
...the risks posed by using agency drivers. Research has shown that agency drivers are more prone to be involved in collisions, and with 42% of UK companies using temporary staff...
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Do you know the finest tanker driver?
...the hunt is on to find the finest tanker driver in the UK and Republic of Ireland – your nominations are now invited for the FPS Driver Of The Year...
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Tanker driver scoops top award
Barnaby (kneeling on left) with Wincanton’s Driver of the Year category winners Fuel tanker driver Barnaby Moverley has been crowned Wincanton’s Driver of the Year. Now in its eighth year,...
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The search is on for the driver of the year
...depot and Clifford Tappin of Lovell Fuels as runners up. “These awards recognise the high standards being set by drivers in the UK and Ireland and we hope the awards...
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A shining light in the fuel industry
...the Year award, OAMPS Petrochemical’s Andy Dix said “This award recognises the high standards being set by drivers in the UK and Republic of Ireland and we hope the awards will...
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Overwhelming response to Abbey Logistics rainbow request
With its teams juggling the challenge of working from home while looking after children, Abbey Logistics asked them to send in their most creative rainbow pictures. As the UK’s largest...
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Certas Energy’s ‘golden triangle’ partnership
...HGV drivers passing through Northamptonshire’s transport hub with ease. “The addition of a Certas Energy refuelling bunker is fantastic news for the tens of thousands of lorry drivers who pass...
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XPO Logistics fuel distribution partnership renewed by Tesco
A multi-year contract renewal to distribute fuel to filling stations throughout the UK has been awarded to XPO Logistics by Tesco plc. The agreement extends a partnership that has already...
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Investing in the future
...same team. It was the best thing that could have happened.” UK operations With around 30 fuel bases across the UK, stretching from Inverness to Plymouth and everywhere in between,...
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A plea for an effective supply chain
Earlier this month the UK’s logistics industry reminded politicians that a No Deal Brexit would break the prime minister’s promise – made in January 2017 – to keep trade as...
Insight
Transition talk with Peter Davidson of the Tank Storage Association
...into the UK which are critical to the UK security and prosperity’, further noting that ‘[t]his primarily refers to goods which are essential for the operation of the UK’s designated...
Interview
Darch Oil tanker driver Chris Eke on life on the road
...Chris Eke, tanker driver at Darch Oil. Chris is another driver with a passion for both driving and photography as well as for the customers he serves. Life on the...
Case Study
The benefits of finding the right software solution
...company’s day-to-day distribution activities and order management, Barton Petroleum has also benefitted from improved driver satisfaction and productivity. Drivers previously performed their daily 38-point vehicle check manually. With the introduction...
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Essential conference covers fleet technology, maintenance & compliance
With less than one month until Logistics UK’s Fleet Engineer – the essential one-day conference for anyone responsible for maintaining commercial vehicles – the business group is urging fleet engineers...
Interview
In profile with David Wells of Logistics UK
...Give your career history in 25 words or fewer Engineering graduate, qualified as management accountant in engineering and distribution businesses in UK, EU and USA. Joined Logistics UK in 2009,...
Insight
Reducing fleet costs: how technology is reducing costs
How data-based order management can save up to 30% on operational logistics costs FoxInsights is a company driven by its passion for development of intelligent remote tank monitoring solutions, incorporating...
Opinion
Energy bill support welcome but raises questions over cost and timescale
...Logistics UK, comments: “Rising energy prices are a great concern to businesses across the logistics industry, which is already operating on low profit margins. The financial support provided by the...
Opinion
Calls for ‘vital’ fuel tax cut to remove inflationary pressures on distributors
As the inflationary pressures on business costs continue to soar, Logistics UK has called on Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi MP to take decisive action to protect the nation’s supply chain and...