Interview
In Conversation with United Fuels
...five successful years since launching, and James reminisced about the very first day in business: “We started with a 4-wheeler, a driver (my brother-in-law), myself, and another office member (my...
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Interview
A Day in the Life – Zach Coyle, depot operations manager at WCF Chandlers
...engaging with our fantastic drivers. Checking in on their wellbeing and carrying out inspections of the sites. MY MOST MEMORABLE WORK MOMENT… Was the first day I bought Mabel, my...
Interview
A DAY IN THE LIFE… Peter Davidson
...team which developed the revised Safe Loading Pass Scheme and the Petroleum Driver Passport, and involved from the very start of the Process Safety Leadership Group final report to the...
Interview
In profile – Geoff Henderson, wholesale business manager at Phillips 66
...2021. Describe yourself in 3 words Open. Purposeful. Good-listener. What were your childhood / early ambitions? I wanted to be a Sainsbury’s lorry driver. Describe your dream job (if you...
Interview
Kelly Mcloughlin – Barton Petroleum’s first female depot manager
...the distributor prides itself on having experienced, customer-focussed staff and drivers, with all depots having been awarded the prestigious Platinum status by UKIFDA. Claudia asked Kelly what initially attracted her...
News
Fuelling the partnership
...As part of the new deal DHL has upgraded its entire fleet, bringing in 56 new Scania tractor units to be utilised by the 206 drivers assigned to the Morrisons’...
News
Is your business fully insured?
...and far between. Having an insurer with a strong security rating will afford you an additional level of comfort. Crossover/wrongful delivery – if the driver accidentally contaminates a third party’s...
News
Charity event raises £15k for SSAFA
...mesmerising displays of classic and modern cars, all under one roof. The event included a tour of the collection by Collector and Racing Driver, Robert Lewis, and an address by SSAFA...
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“Hands free” vehicle ID from Cameron Forecourt
...theUKthrough Cameron Forecourt. The system means the driver does not have to enter data into the fuel island terminal, saving valuable time, and the need for a positive ID removes...
News
Making a visible difference
...Manslaughter Act 2007. The NEW Spectrum helmet from Hazchem Safety Hazchem Safety has developed compliant garments which are designed to meet drivers’ specific requirements. Brent Douglass, the company’s sales and...
Opinion
VAT deal secures Stanlow refinery production
...this point successfully managed through the current supply disruption. By taking action in early August to retain its driver base, plus sign up smaller hauliers, EOUK has increased vehicle shifts...
News
Rebranded JET tankers support Road Safety Week
...customers, drivers and staff. Road Safety Week provides a great opportunity to do this in a way that is fun but also gets across a serious message.” The move was...
News
Kettlewell Fuels expands delivery fleet
...giving us even more flexibility within our already versatile fleet. “We also like to ensure our drivers are looked after in terms of comfort. I’m pleased to say we’ve had...
Interview
Next generation joins family-owned fuel distributor
...and it’s a great pleasure to be of service to our loyal customers. If you could change one thing in the industry, what would it be? To change drivers’ hours...
News
Overwhelming response to Abbey Logistics rainbow request
...road tanker logistics company for bulk food powders and liquids wanted to find a way to remind everyone to stay positive and to show their support for all drivers across...
Interview
Ferguson Fuels: family-run, with customers at its heart
...at the time and I remember the excitement among the drivers for it coming into the fleet.” What of Ferguson’s future? It seems it is not just award success that...
Interview
Holding steady in challenging times
...drivers behind the wheel. “This market is still buoyant, but the commercial side isn’t as big as it once was,” said Adrian. “I pulled away from filling stations when an...
Opinion
Do you see issues with the introduction of Euro VI or do you welcome it as positive step towards increasing energy efficiency?
...costs. Initially the results were a bit mixed but following some intensive driver training the performance of the vehicle is improving. At this time we would be reluctant to say...