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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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WCF Fuels – A brief encounter

...Experience counts Following the removal of the default retirement age in October, the company is keen to retain drivers over 65. “It’s definitely an advantage to have older drivers in...
Highland Fuels

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A digital transformation for Highland Fuels

...features provided drivers with precise directions to delivery locations, improving delivery efficiency and route optimisation, also resulting in reduced training times for new drivers. 3.           Streamlined data management: By replacing...
Rix Petroleum tanker at teddy bear's picnic

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Distributor diaries August 2025

...Prospero Perchinelli (Bedford) for Driver of the Year – South Chris Stott (Atherstone) for Driver of the Year – West Steven Mason (Hartlepool) for Driver of the Year – Overall...

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Rawlings Fuels – putting the customer first

...a long-established independent road haulage company based in Hook, Hampshire. Since it began, in 1972, it has built an enviable reputation as one of the UK’s most trusted road haulage...

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Mabanaft acquires Junction 29 Truckstop

...the UK. This will strengthen our presence in the commercial fuel market and support the development of new non-fuel revenues such as parking, AdBlue, gas oil, driver hospitality and truck...

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Refresh for Phillips fuel brand in new TV campaign

...the best we can be for our drivers, our dealers and the local communities we serve” says Mary Wolf, managing director, UK marketing, Phillips 66 Limited. “In fine tuning the...

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Live demonstrations at your depot

To book MechTronic’s no-obligation demo, email brad@mechtronic.ltd.uk After positive feedback at this year’s FPS show, MechTronic has commissioned a new van – a mobile showcase –  which can now bring...
In Conversation with The Oil Lady

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In Conversation with The Oil Lady

...to see Robert Downey Junior coming out of his house! “In 2007, the time felt right to move back to the UK. I started working for an insurance company, but...
Moorland Fuels:20 years and still growing strong!

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Moorland Fuels:20 years and still growing strong!

...in a building shared with another business named Southern Lubricants. They also shared a tanker driver with them as they only needed a part-time driver. “Everything was handwritten back then,...

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Managing every last drop of fuel

...individual vehicle and driver performance, it was found to be a no brainer. Using telematics shows where driver training can save money. “The technology being used stems from Formula 1...
bp pulse acquires one of Europe’s largest truck stops

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bp pulse acquires one of Europe’s largest truck stops

...network of mobility hubs along key logistics corridors across UK & Europe providing freight operators with a range of energy options, including traditional fuels to support its fleet customers at...