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Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year 2023: entries of note
...and the grass is growing up the centre of the lane… Now, think of the poor tanker driver that also has to negotiate these lanes to deliver fuel to those...
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Strike over but no room for complacency says Unite
The threat of a tanker drivers’ strike was lifted last week when drivers narrowly voted to accept a new pay and conditions offer. Unite, which represents 2000 drivers, said 51%...
Interview
Certas Energy: leading the way in energy sustainability
...not just about winning an award but about recognising the huge investment and hard work our teams put in daily.” Alongside their second Green Award, Certas Energy driver Peter Stubbington...
Interview
Passion and pride celebrated with award recognition
...Administrator, and we also have our own in-house Driver Trainer along with our in-house Fleet Engineer. We’re a busy team! “Lunch normally consists of something quick and easy – normally...
Knowledge
Managing costs: minimising fleet insurance premiums
...insurance. Some of these are out of your direct control, but there are three areas where you can exert some influence. The claims your drivers generate, and the costs arising...
News
Guide to funding support for logistics employers
...roles across our industry, not least HGV drivers,” she explains, “but many employers are confused about how to access vital funding in order to recruit and train new workers. This...
News
Popular Truckstop officially launched after significant Certas Energy investment
...Drivers can sleep soundly knowing their truck is in safe hands. In another consideration of driver safety, The Stop at The Hollies also encourages use of SNAP – an end-to-end...
News
Veterans charity helps former soldier find a new life on the road
...James moved around after leaving the military and experienced homelessness. He had been self-employed working as a driver whilst trying to find somewhere to live and it was then he...
Interview
A Day in the Life…Mircea-Daniel Petreus (Dan)
...Mircea-Daniel Petrus (Dan), Tanker Driver at Watson Fuels and winner of the UKIFDA Driver of the Year Award 2024, to discover how Dan spends a typical day. MY ALARM GOES...
Interview
A Day in the life – Tim Croughwell of Barton Petroleum
...quotes, deliveries arriving at the depot, drivers calling in for help to find locations or returning for their second loads and more tea! (I probably manage more than 15 mugs...
News
Fuel supplier achieves business-enhancing Earned Recognition status
North East-based fuel supplier, Par Petroleum, has enhanced its business with the award of Earned Recognition status by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). The independently-owned business, that has...
Opinion
Apprenticeships ‘vital’ in tackling industry skills shortage
...for apprenticeships in the industry,” Alex continues. “In 2021 it increased the available funding to £7,000 for a Category C + E licence HGV Driver apprenticeship and created a new...
News
Asda Awards Night raises over 50K for Veterans into Logistics
...has empowered hundreds of military veterans by providing them with fully funded HGV driver training and support into employment. An inspirational journey Darren Wright spoke emotionally about his inspirational journey...
Insight
Fleetmaxx Solutions: prioritising mental health in the workplace
...drivers, plumbers builders, farmers, electricians, taxi chauffeurs and private hire services and include large organisations, fleet managers, transport managers, sole traders, owner-drivers, and even start-up companies. Both Oilfast and Fleetmaxx...
News
Optimising fuel deliveries
...a robust large screen interface for the driver that clearly presents delivery instructions and navigation guidance, as well as facilitating a signature capture option for customers. The live link between...
News
New refuelling site opens this week
...few minutes’ drive from our Liverpool depot. This means that our drivers can fill up easily and not have to worry about filling up whilst enroute to their next job....
News
Fuelling regional growth in the Northern Powerhouse
Last year Certas Energy opened a Shell GTL Fuel refuelling station at the Port of Liverpool to provide HGV drivers with a lower emission fuel to help fleet operators to...
News
UKIFDA launches trio of fuel distribution industry awards
Hot on the heels of launching its ‘Driver of the Year’ and ‘Green’ awards for 2022, liquid fuels trade association, UKIFDA, has announced the launch of three more awards –...