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OptiMate: Now with gravity metering
...OptiMate also supports automatic compartment follow-on and pre-determined line changes at the end of the delivery, without the need to return to the vehicle – saving drivers time and increasing...
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100% carbon offsetting of UK fuel emissions
...carbon offsetting service will benefit the 76,000 British businesses of all kinds which use fuel cards from UK Fuels, the 500,000 drivers who work for them and, of course, their...
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Suttons Tankers unveils commemorative Platinum Jubilee livery
...the goal of improving driver well-being, to ensure that long distance and overnight drivers remain comfortable and well rested throughout their shifts. The chosen model, the Volvo FH Globetrotter, features...
Interview
Stephen Keep, tanker driver: ‘Tanker driving has been his whole world’
...he has now passed his Group 1 H.G.V. What Avon police had to say about companies sending ‘L’ drivers out in such conditions has not been recorded! Qualified driver Having...
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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...
Opinion
LSIP funding will support industry growth, says Logistics UK
...underpins every area of the economy. Employers have struggled to fill vacancies in a number of roles, including vehicle technicians and HGV drivers, for some time and it is imperative...
Insight
Oil-price survey forecasts Brent to be above $80 a barrel by end of 2024
...drivers of crude in the past few months though only 10% of the respondents think this will be the biggest driver of oil prices over the next two years.” More...
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Veterans charity helps former soldier find a new life on the road
...contacted The Royal British Legion who referred him to Veterans into Logistics – a charity that trains and mentors veterans and service leavers into new careers as HGV drivers. As...
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Prepare for a cold winter
...litres and then running out in the middle of the worst weather, when tanker drivers just can’t get to them. “Demand is obviously governed by the weather and a prolonged...
Opinion
Increasing fuel duty would harm growth, warns Logistics UK
...be a double whammy to millions of car drivers, paying more for their journeys, and more for everyday products, as the logistics industry would have little choice but pass their...
Opinion
Industry welcomes fuel duty freeze in Government’s first Budget
...for all the environmental ills. That costly brainwashing must stop now. Start incentivising the UK’s 37m drivers and stop seeing them as an easy cash cow.” Image credit: Certas Energy...
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Council encourages broader adoption of HVO as it switches fleet fuel
...carbon emissions while awaiting further advances in technology. Moving to HVO is a simple fuel switch requiring limited investment with no vehicle modifications needed. Feedback from crews and drivers has...
Opinion
The community speaks
...industry. Happy drivers! Liverpool winning the Premiership! Fuel Tanker OTC developments. Family-owned distributors celebrating milestones i.e. 50 years etc. The emergence of more young employees in our industry. Manchester United...
Interview
A Day in The Life with Harry Boxall of NWF Fuels
...and maintenance. This means I’m making sure our fleet is in good shape, scheduling regular check-ups, fixing any issues that come up, and planning routes with our drivers to keep...
Interview
Thoughts on Christmas from the fuel distribution community
...for me, a classic! Although I know my drivers will all say Driving Home for Christmas! 3. Everything! I’ve even been known to order an Indian takeaway! That was a...
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Mandatory technology to prevent ‘blind-spot’ deaths?
...unintentionally begins to wander out of lane; pedestrian protection through sensors in the front bumper area; and a vibrating steering wheel which notifies drivers of possible collisions, lane departures or...
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California dreaming with Gulf
...a car promotion it shows how we’re targeting brand recognition and loyalty with drivers. It gives our dealer network the opportunity to give something back to their customers and will...
Interview
A Day in the Life…Mircea-Daniel Petreus (Dan)
...for the first time. THE BEST PART OF MY JOB… Seeing new drivers come in and learn the craft. I can resonate with them – I remember when I was...