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Drivers’ hours consultation
...days) the removal of the 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...
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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...
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Road tankers – new SLP guidance + updated technical publications
...emergency response at all terminals and enhance the safety of drivers who load vehicles at installations operated by different companies. It is emphasised that the guidance is directed at 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...
Case Study
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...
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Liquid fuel distributors working hard to deliver essential fuels
...investing in new IT so admin and call centre staff can work from home through to enabling tanker drivers to be based at terminals to meet the increased demand. The...
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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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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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Rawlings Fuels – putting the customer first
...local events and football teams but that’s also to give back to the communities we work in.” With 7 permanent drivers, most of whom have 20+ years’ service with the...
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Mabanaft acquires Junction 29 Truckstop
...country, offering drivers and companies good-value, high-quality truckstops outside of those owned by the oil companies and large group networks. Eoin Dilworth, Martin Cook and Peter McCarthy (Mabanaft Ltd) with...
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Refresh for Phillips fuel brand in new TV campaign
The JET fuel brand has launched a dynamic new TV campaign, the first in over 20 years, that captures how JET champions the driver – providing all the essentials they...
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Live demonstrations at your depot
...live equipment demonstrations right to your doorstep. “The integration of OptiMate, VisiLevel and StockSmart eliminates cross-contamination, ensures high speed delivery, driver safety and delivers product security, and our mobile showcase is...
Interview
In Conversation with The Oil Lady
...“At that time, I went and got my drivers CPC and routing manager CPC. We fumbled our way through until I got my operator licence in June 2021. It was...
Interview
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,...
Interview
A Day in the Life with Jack Popplewell of Dice Fuels
...life features a tanker driver aged just 22! Fuel Oil News speaks with Jack Popplewell, tanker driver for Dice Fuels, and runner-up of the Young Person of the Year in...
News
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...
Review
Software: latest industry innovations
...a live connection between drivers, transport staff, accounts teams and customers. Sharing live data regarding vehicle position, on-board stock, delivery volumes and pricing, Fuelstar enables both better operational decision-making and...
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A plea for an effective supply chain
...chief executive. “This could include short-term gridlock at ferry ports if customs’ processes and checks are not implemented smoothly, shortages of perishable foods and medicines, restrictions in the labour market...