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A new Customer Service Award added to UKIFDA industry awards as entries open for 2023

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Shortlists announced for prestigious industry awards

...companies that have demonstrated remarkable performance over the past year. UKIFDA Driver of the Year Three outstanding individuals have been shortlisted for the UKIFDA Driver of the Year 2024 award,...

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OptiMate is the key to MechTronic success in Ireland

...optimum line change quantity every time. Automatically recognising different line change volumes removes the requirement for drivers to manually calculate volumes and, with busy schedules, drivers may potentially overcompensate in...
Compass Fuel Oils distributor diaries

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Distributor diaries September 2023

...Fuels – racing to success     Exswift Fuels, the Essex-based fuel distributor, is proud to be sponsoring racing driver Scott Sumpton for the upcoming TCR season. CEO Chloe Crofts commented: “At...

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BP tanker drivers strike

...90% of the 42 drivers balloted voted for strike action following the transfer of an aviation contract from BP to DHL. The union estimates that drivers could lose up to...

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Bunkering site for Holyhead Port

...facility, will be created at the existing RoadKing truck stop.  Having first opened its doors in May 2015, the facility offers drivers accommodation, a restaurant, a 24-hour fully licensed bar,...

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Future fuel ready tanker is Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year

...commercial DERV to homes, farms and businesses across North Yorkshire. With highly trained drivers, a flexible fleet and local knowledge, Kettlewell Fuels is trusted throughout its community to deliver the...

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Family driven

...years as a full time driver, John can turn his hand to pretty much anything. “You can’t ask someone to do something that you wouldn’t do yourself,” he said. “We...
Touchstar case study

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Digital delivery: selecting a solution

...of further optimising its delivery service, Carr’s Billington recently began investigating the potential benefits of investing in a new platform of mobile hardware and software to guide drivers throughout their...
Distributor diaries February

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Distributor Diaries – February 2024

...energy mix made this win possible.” NWF Fuels – keep calm and winter on!   NWF Fuels, the Crewe-based distributor, is taking good care of its drivers this winter and making...

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Transporting AdBlue

...know the haulage industry and are keen to ensure  vehicles are reliable and that drivers are happy in their work. A driver’s attitude is so important in this type of...
Prince Energy: community, charity and Christmas

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Prince Energy: community, charity and Christmas

...as the artic driver. A year later, I took on the role of transport manager, whilst still driving.  As the company has grown over the years, my role, and the...