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2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) Scheme. An industry initiative backed by government, the Scheme is designed to ensure that all tanker drivers in the...
...to deal with incidents like these and have acted swiftly. Road disruption is currently minimal and I’d like to thank local drivers, workers, and business for their patience.” Tuesday morning...
...drivers. Onroute Extra is a great way of thanking them for their loyalty and rewarding them for using our services by giving something back. We’re here for drivers and work...
The Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) scheme, an industry initiative backed by government to ensure all tanker drivers in the UK are trained and assessed to a high standard, was created...
...in supply security. Recent global events have only served to highlight the impact of supply shortages and we now take a fresh look at this perennial industry topic. A wake-up...
...working with government, Cogent and our members to deliver on the areas this report identifies are in need of action.” Develop strategies or face skills shortages The report provides the...
What should you do when there is a shortage of drivers? Start your own driving academy! Cumbria-based distributor, WCF Fuels, has done just this as an ingenious solution to the...
...demonisation for all the environmental ills of our planet.” “FairFuelUK, will continue to campaign for UK’s 37m drivers to be treated better by this disappointingly anti-driver Conservative administration. On behalf...
...uniquely situated within the perimeter of the port itself, making it an essential HGV refuelling location. Boosting driver productivity and conditions With improvements designed to help boost productivity and enhance...
...drivers for Ribble Fuel Oils, to find out more about how they combine their passions for both tanker driving and photography. The tankers I asked Lee and Ryan to tell...
...found driver recruitment too challenging. “Recruiting new drivers has been a relatively easy process for us – so far!” Chloe commented. “We typically recruit from outside of the industry, finding...
Drivers employed as part of HOYER’s UK Petrolog fuel tanker delivery team have received training to deliver medical grade oxygen to NHS hospitals treating patients with COVID-19. The potential deployment...
...at the local pub or shop! We sponsor local events and football teams but that’s also to give back to the communities we work in.” With 7 permanent drivers, most...
...days) the removal of the requirement for drivers operating under domestic drivers’ hours rules to keep records The Freight Transport Association is due to respond to the consultation, which closes...
...boasts the lowest maintenance costs across the entire company. Fully up to date on his training, Alex has recently completed both his Driver CPC and Petroleum Driver Passport. “Tanker drivers...
...emergency response at all terminals and enhance the safety of drivers who load vehicles at installations operated by different companies. It is emphasised that the guidance is directed at drivers...
...Experience counts Following the removal of the default retirement age in October, the company is keen to retain drivers over 65. “It’s definitely an advantage to have older drivers in...
...features provided drivers with precise directions to delivery locations, improving delivery efficiency and route optimisation, also resulting in reduced training times for new drivers. 3. Streamlined data management: By replacing...
