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UKIFDA’s winner of new Young Person of the Year Award
...to win an award, she has done so much and helped so many customers as a young, female driver in the industry,” says Matthew Crockett, director at Craggs Energy. “Emily’s...
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Distributor diaries April 23: the latest updates from our distributor community
...can be read here. WCF Fuels North West apprentice driver is award nominee Lancashire-based distributor, WCF Fuels North West is excited to announce that one of the company’s apprentices, Danny...
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Isuzu first for Darch Oil
...combination allows us to maximise the payload by carrying two different types of fuel in one delivery. “The tanker’s regular driver has been particularly impressed by its overall performance and...
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Ford Fuels optimises delivery with tech investment
...the need to use valuable time and resource to travel to sites, offering a far superior streamlined solution which allows fleet drivers to print delivery notes on the spot. A...
Opinion
“Let’s shift our focus to our customers” – industry reactions to the new government
...and the Labour Party on winning the 2024 General Election and highlighted his hopes that the bulk storage sector can become a “driver of change” to deliver “growth and prosperity”....
Interview
Just Tankers: a story of evolution, innovation and growth
...‘Young Driver of the Year Award!’ “The nomination helped me to become a Williams F1 Test Driver in 2002, helping to test the FW24’s latest aerodynamic upgrades during the season,...
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Gold Award recognises charity’s success in supporting ex-military into HGV driving careers
...Logistics Founder, Darren Wright Team photo shows l-r: Driver Trainer Phil Hugill, Founder Darren Wright, Driver Trainer Brian Ramsdale, Trustees Andy Ellis & Major Daryl Groves “We are proud of...
Analysis
25% increase in annual fuel prices drives fleet costs up by millions
...fleet sizes. Price increase for one HGV: Based on an average HGV driver doing around 100,000 miles per year, the increases will be: +£127.50 per tank +£497.29 per month +£5,967.53...
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bp pulse acquires one of Europe’s largest truck stops
...by the GSE Group. The 21-acre site already offers 660 secure parking bays and convenience services for HGV drivers. As part of the agreement, bp pulse will lease back the...
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With a little help from our friends and family
...in to do everything,” added Nick. The team is complemented by drivers Mick Davies and Greg Goodwin, Nick’s younger brother who is happy to help out on the road in...
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Tanker of the Year 2024 – Special Recognition
...footprint. Meet this eye-catching prime mover and trailer from Watson Fuels. Supplied by Just Tankers and built by Magyar, the truck’s innovative safety features, driver aids and built-in efficiency measures...
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Growing business loses weight
...of mouth from scouts and cubs and various kids groups.” In addition to family members, Monument also employs one full-time and one part-time (casual) driver and has a relief driver...
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Certas Energy opens HGV refuelling bunker at the Port of Southampton
...designed to fuel the high volume of HGVs that pass through the logistical hub of the Port of Southampton, providing quick, efficient and conveniently-located refuelling for truck drivers picking up...
Knowledge
Top 5 ways to use technology to control fuel costs
...metrics to pre-empt costly breakdowns, while driver behaviour analytics flag fuel-consuming behaviours like harsh braking or rapid acceleration. In addition to telematics’ driver behaviour monitoring features, telematics systems incorporate GPS...
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Flagship bunkering facility opens
...and transactions.” Gary Brown, driver trainer from bulk distributor, Reynolds Logistics, commented: “We have 25 drivers using this Thurrock facility, drawing on average 2,600 litres a day (13,000 a week). The...
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Everything that a manager of people needs
...anytime, and from anywhere.” Evalu-8, which costs £1.75 per month per employee, is currently being trialled by fuel distributors keen to monitor sales and/or driver performance. Those using have found...
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Unprecedented demand for Transport Manager conferences – Logistics UK says ‘book now’
...technology to support driver training, provide data in the event of an incident, mitigate risk, reduce insurance premiums and meet compliance requirements. Bronze sponsors WTW will provide an overview of...
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Nicholl Fuel Oils achieves a fuel first
...and Clean Air HVO renewable gas oil in bulk quantities to be delivered by our reliable, knowledgeable and experienced team of drivers, many of whom have been with us for...