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Touchstar geofencing

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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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

...at the local pub or shop! We sponsor local events and football teams but that’s also to give back to the communities we work in.”  With 7 permanent drivers, most...

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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...

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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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

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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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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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...

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Logistics – zero emissions achievable by 2050

...to reap the opportunities on offer but also protect against the challenges ahead, including Brexit and worsening skills shortages. “FTA has already established a framework to propel the logistics sector...

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The young people behind the UK’s downstream sector 

...the downstream oil industry,” added Martin Vickers.  “Equipping our young talent with the right skills for the future will be essential to meet current and future skills shortages in this important sector.”   ...