Insight
Security of oil supply in the fuel distribution sector
...in supply security. Recent global events have only served to highlight the impact of supply shortages and we now take a fresh look at this perennial industry topic. A wake-up...
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Skills needed for downstream supply stability now and future
...transitioning sector, UKPIA has published a review of future skills needs as the downstream fuels sector looks towards net zero. Elizabeth de Jong, chief executive of UKPIA explains the importance...
News
Up and running
...campaign, WP Group turned to dh Logistics Appointments, a division of Driver Hire Nationwide which supplies staff to the transport and logistics industry. “We needed a recruitment partner that understood...
Opinion
Industry concerned over lifespan and cost of Euro VII proposals
...Lloyd, Head of Engineering Policy at Logistics UK, comments: “Logistics UK welcomes all progressive technological improvements that benefit health and the environment, but these changes must be sustainable and economically...
Opinion
Industry welcomes fuel duty freeze in Government’s first Budget
...Chief Executive of business group Logistics UK said: “The Chancellor’s decision to freeze fuel duty for a further year is welcome news for the logistics sector. Nothing moves without logistics:...
News
Labour’s lorry tax hike would damage UK economy
...only pay 11 per cent of their UK road infrastructure costs. But if you look closer at the figures, this is inaccurate. Christopher Snelling, Head of UK Policy at FTA,...
News
New logistics appointments
(l-r) Malcolm Wilson, Hervé Montjotin, Patrick Bataillard and Luis Angel Gomez Norbert Dentressangle has appointed two new executive board members. Former managing director of the company’s logistics UK division, Malcolm...
Insight
PDP Scheme acts on home heat sector concerns
The Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) scheme, an industry initiative backed by government to ensure all tanker drivers in the UK are trained and assessed to a high standard, was created...
News
Transporting AdBlue
...deliver bulk AdBlue to its telemetry managed AdBlue tanks, Turners operate the lion’s share of the fleet. Vehicles are located throughout the UK optimising the logistics and collections from any...
Analysis
Products, services and developments for safer operations in fuel distribution
...driver’s wrist. Using a hands-free deadman function, the remote vibrates if it does not sense any movement to ensure operator concentration. If the wristband continues to sense no movement, it...
News
Driving academy launch solves distributor driver shortage
...drivers of the future.” WCF is also keen to hear from anyone that would be interested in joining their academy in 2022 so please do get in touch with phil.murray@wcf.co.uk...
Interview
Lee Crellin and Ryan Finnigan, Ribble Fuel Oils: tanker-driving photographers
...drivers for Ribble Fuel Oils, to find out more about how they combine their passions for both tanker driving and photography. The tankers I asked Lee and Ryan to tell...
Interview
Rapid growth keeps Exswift Fuels in the pink
...found driver recruitment too challenging. “Recruiting new drivers has been a relatively easy process for us – so far!” Chloe commented. “We typically recruit from outside of the industry, finding...
News
Exclusive hydrogen fuel distribution contract for XPO Logistics
Leading provider of freight transportation services, XPO Logistics, has been awarded an exclusive distribution contract by Element 2, a fast-growing retailer of hydrogen fuel for UK commercial road fleets and...
News
HOYER UK fuel tanker drivers support NHS oxygen deliveries
Drivers employed as part of HOYER’s UK Petrolog fuel tanker delivery team have received training to deliver medical grade oxygen to NHS hospitals treating patients with COVID-19. The potential deployment...
Interview
Rawlings Fuels putting the customer first
...the UK’s most trusted road haulage companies with a large number of long-term customers.” This focus on customer retention through exceptional service is a theme that continues through the Rawlings...
News
Drivers’ hours consultation
...requirement for drivers operating under domestic drivers’ hours rules to keep records The Freight Transport Association is due to respond to the consultation, which closes on Friday 22 February. www.fta.co.uk...
Interview
A proud tanker driver
...boasts the lowest maintenance costs across the entire company. Fully up to date on his training, Alex has recently completed both his Driver CPC and Petroleum Driver Passport. “Tanker drivers...