News
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...
search | driver-shortages
News
WINNER! Estuary Oils wins the 22nd Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year Award!
...distribution. Safe, efficient, optimally equipped and fuelled by renewable diesel, CF24 ATV delivers an outstanding service to domestic, industrial, agricultural, retail and marine customers, as well as to driver Dave...
News
UKIFDA Show 2025 – entries close soon for key industry awards
...sector.” Award Categories and Deadlines: Deadline: 15 March 2025 – Driver of the Year Nominate an outstanding liquid fuels delivery driver for the OAMPS Driver of the Year Award, recognising...
Analysis
Products, services and developments for safer operations in fuel distribution
...driver’s wrist. Using a hands-free deadman function, the remote vibrates if it does not sense any movement to ensure operator concentration. If the wristband continues to sense no movement, it...
News
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,...
News
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...
Insight
XPO Logistics: supporting wellbeing in the logistics and transportation sectors
...in the logistics sector? From a wellbeing perspective, drivers have the same challenges across the wider industry. For example, general health and fitness shortcomings which can result in problems with...
News
TOTY 2023 The runners up: highlighting three very special entries
...fulfil their fuel needs. The powerful engine makes it a dream to drive and it can handle a great payload. The interior is modern and comfortable for the driver. “We...
News
Diversifying into truckstops
...will strengthen our presence in the commercial fuel market and support the development of new non-fuel revenues such as parking, AdBlue, driver hospitality and truck wash. Driver and vehicle security...
News
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...
Case Study
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...
News
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...
News
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...
Interview
Sodbury Fuels: celebrating 10 years in business
...within the oil industry for over 30 years, both as a driver and as a trainer for OAMPS. During his oil industry career, he has qualified in many fields including...
Interview
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...
News
Key Jet site near refinery is transformed
...and car drivers. “Wow! This site is exceptional – and future proofed to meet the changing needs of our customers. Every aspect of this site and the customer experience has...
Interview
Negotiating the swings and roundabouts of fuel distribution
...beyond, we’re facing new requirements for drivers in the form of the Petroleum Driver Passport. Apparently this will complement the ADR and Drivers CPC although many distributors see it as...
Interview
A Day in the Life… Howard Marriott, group transport manager at Barton Petroleum
...since the previous day. The rest of the day will depend on what I’m working on at that time. It could be anything from vehicle procurement, driver training, depot/accreditation audits,...