search | driver-shortages

The next generation of tanker drivers following in the footsteps.

News

Keeping it in the family

February’s issue of Fuel Oil News featured an ‘In Conversation’ in which we caught up with Steve Keep, a retired HGV driver and his daughter Louise, learning all about their...

News

Petroleum Driver Passport on its way

Due to be launched on 1st January 2014, the scheme manager for the Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) is the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). The scheme manager appointment follows a tendering...
Bedford Fuels tanker

News

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...

News

Linton Fuel Oils – by royal appointment

...Roy’s wife Marilyn controls the purchase ledger, making it a real family affair. Across the business, Linton currently employs 85 staff (including 35 drivers), many of whom have been with...

News

FTA welcomes HGV speed limit consultation

...competitive advantage over those adhering to the law. Malcolm Bingham, FTA head of road network management policy, commented: “Whilst our members would not want their drivers to disobey any speed...
Leading online heating oil marketplace Boilerjuice  talks about future plans

Interview

BoilerJuice: revolutionising operations

...couple of years such as inflation, cost of capital, hiring and retaining great people, be that drivers or developers. “Transition to net zero is a more specific challenge, but it’s...
Industry responds to government hydrogen plans

Opinion

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...

News

Mandatory technology to prevent ‘blind-spot’ deaths?

...5% of the traffic on Britain’s roads, yet cause 20% of all fatal accidents involving cyclists. Making collision avoidance technologies mandatory for all large vehicles to prevent driver ‘blind-spots’, could...

News

Manx Petroleum – Fuelled with island spirit

...contract drivers – knowing them well, some customers even bake cakes for their visits! Distribution manager, Jim Kaighin, who has responsibility for drivers, shipping and routing, gave FON a depot...