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Valuable insights from the other side

...challenges, Steph Robertshaw, Supply Operations Manager for BoilerJuice, shared the teams appreciation: “The team thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality of the Bedford Fuels drivers,” Steph commented. “A special thank you to...
Industry responds to government hydrogen plans

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Hydrogen (H2.0): a new dawn?

...should continue to find sustainable tailwinds as well. As the main driver of hydrogen cost reduction, the feasibility and adoption of green hydrogen relies on lower prices for renewable energy...

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Mandatory technology to prevent ‘blind-spot’ deaths?

Collision-avoidance technologies should be made mandatory for all UK trucks and buses by 2015, according to a new report published by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IME). HGVs make up...

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Manx Petroleum – Fuelled with island spirit

...maintenance workshop employing two full-time mechanics.”  Many spare parts are stocked with an overnight delivery available from the UK for other parts. Manx Petroleum has 8 drivers plus two winter...

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Lubricants rally to testing conditions

...a target of the trio all finishing in the top 10, with at least one driver on the podium. Two years ago, his cars finished third and fifth. www.morrislubricants.co.uk www.vikingmotorsport.co.uk...

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Improving blind spot awareness

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is urging businesses to educate their fleet managers and drivers about the risks of failing to check blind spots before carrying out...

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Contamination prevention from MechTronic

...without returning to the tanker to start the process – ensuring that drivers can remain at the point of delivery! For more information call 0113 279 9661 or email admin@mechtronic.ltd.uk....

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Brake’s Giant Walk

National road safety charity Brake is calling on drivers to slow down and watch out for children on foot or bike. The event takes place on Wednesday 10th June, and...

Interview

Celebrating 50 golden years of Peak Oil

...these early days the pressure was on to secure one order a day so that the driver had a delivery to do! “Early in 1973 I signed a contract of...

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Fuel distribution industry responds to Covid-19

...way possible. Minimising contact Following preventative guidance from the UK and Scottish Governments, along with the World Health Organisation and advice from industry bodies such as UKIFDA, in Scotland Gleaner...

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MiX Telematics launches new RIBAS display

...status lights.  These lights reflect the current driving-style, telling the driver when he or she is driving correctly, when a pre-programmed operational parameter is in danger of being exceeded and...

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Strike over but no room for complacency says Unite

The threat of a tanker drivers’ strike was lifted last week when drivers narrowly voted to accept a new pay and conditions offer. Unite, which represents 2000 drivers, said 51%...