Interview
In conversation with Lynx Fuels
...throughout the whole business, our customer service team, our drivers, the accounts team, the finance department, general management – we all know how important and vital good service is. “In...
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Analysis
Decarbonising transport: are additives the answer?
...the distributor. “Given that it is widely accepted that the internal combustion engine will remain the primary motive driver for a few years to come, the potential for engines to...
Market Report
Is there a future for the internal combustion engine?
...in order to earn a meaningful commercial payback. Being successful requires almost “Le Mans” like efficiency, whereby one driver finishes his shift, only to be immediately replaced by another driver...
News
New Qmerit and Jumptech partnership accelerates fleet charge point installation
...and keep drivers informed throughout the process will optimise EV drivers’ experiences. Commitment to excellence This commitment to transparency and quality control will ensure that every interaction, from enquiry to...
Knowledge
The future of fleets: A focus on LNG
...meet global decarbonisation goals. For the drivers of HGVs, LNG doesn’t detract from the driving experience or vehicle performance. One additional benefit is that LNG engines are 50% quieter than...
News
Phillips 66 upgrades its fleet
“Our new upgraded tanker fleet reflects our continued commitment to driver safety and operational efficiency, “ said Mary Wolf, managing director of Phillips 66 UK & Ireland Marketing Seventy per...
News
Phillips 66 JET CHARGE launch delivers ‘what EV charging should be like’
...Reliability and consistency around charging times is a well-documented concern for EV drivers with advertised charge times often doubling or trebling at busy, high-usage periods. Speed is the holy grail...
Interview
Sodbury Fuels: Christmas, community and charity
...20 years, both as a driver and as a trainer for OAMPS. During his career, he has qualified in many fields including LGV, CPC and ADR training and is proud...
News
A Titanic transport event
...the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA), a solicitor and the former president of the Society of Engineers. “Delegates will get an in-depth look at the workings of a public inquiry,”...
Interview
Taking action in Ireland
...the industry,” said Mark Askew, chief executive of the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers and first speaker. Highlighting the very important role drivers have as the industry’s PR men, a view...
News
‘Team Stobart’ completes Lake District Trek to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society
...the business. Lead by routing assistant, Willie Johnston, the team included general manager Steven Hindmarsh, drivers Colin Davidson, David Lamb, and Ian Bouch and sales & marketing coordinator Layla Marks....
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...
News
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...