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HOYER Petrolog – driver of the year

Group board director Mark Binns presents the winning driver Michael Williams with his prizes Driver technician Michael Williams has been crowned HOYER Petrolog’s top driver of 2018.  Based with the...

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A look at software developments in fuel distribution

...is attracting and retaining drivers and, in a bid to address this, D.T.S has looked at ways of improving the interface between the driver and the delivery system technology. Driver...

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Technology: Supporting the supply chain

...be scheduled and be transferred to the ‘in cab’ computer for the driver to see. No tickets need to change hands and drivers don’t need to go back to the...

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The Crown goes to Emco Wheaton

...essentially both driver and mechanic friendly. It’s a fabulous system that guides drivers through the whole process, especially useful for drivers working from remote depots. Jonathan Wiltshire, Emco Wheaton’s territory...
Tanker market review

Analysis

Review of the UK & Ireland fuel tanker market 2024

...of the MechTronic Optimate metering system, a choice again largely driven by driver feedback. “We find that this works very well for us, the drivers love it and MechTronic are...
Trevor Wilson, MD of Road Tankers Armagh talks about expansion and future developments.

Interview

Road Tankers Armagh: quality without compromise

...still looking for more. Whilst recruitment hasn’t changed much since 2019, one area that James believes has, is the depth of knowledge of tanker equipment. With driver shortages impacting on...
Tim Doggett of the CBA addresses the challenges in the chemical supply chain

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The chemical supply chain: addressing ongoing challenges

...yet the number of drivers has been continually falling; primarily due to an ageing workforce that is not being replaced and younger drivers leaving the industry to work elsewhere. To...

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UKIFDA drives up industry standards

UKIFDA, one of the largest training providers for tanker drivers in the UK, has now been approved as a remote training centre by all the appropriate driver training bodies. This...

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Mabanaft rolls out Onroute truckstops

...and a fresh coat of paint on the walls. Looking after drivers and their vehicles Onroute Truckstop’s General Manager, David Hatherell, said; ” Drivers rely on the facilities and services...