Interview
Fuelling the future: The voice of the next generation
...the UK. My first role in the business was as a “drivers mate/tea-boy” and my current role is “wearer of many hats/tea-man”! “Unofficially, I joined the business 34 years ago...
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News
JET reveals winner of Pump Up to 70 promotion
...of winning. The promotion is in celebration of the fuel brand’s platinum 70th anniversary – helping drivers ‘keep on moving’ for seven decades. A driver-first business Commenting on the win,...
News
Jenson Button promotes ExxonMobil oil
Formula 1 driver Jenson Button has been educating UK drivers about the benefits of ExxonMobil’s synthetic engine oil, Mobil1. Research carried out by the brand found that 94% of motorists...
Opinion
Good mental health matters
...reduced hours of sunlight. Drivers, particularly, may get up and leave the house in the dark and return in the dark, sometimes not getting any hours of natural sunlight during...
News
Chandlers Oil & Gas – Playing to our strengths
...Pell, today’s business is run by Tom Caunt’s grandsons, David Hindmarch and Nick and Simon Caunt Thirty-four drivers operate the company’s 7 articulated tankers and 27 rigids. Serving customers in...
News
Le Mans promotion launched across Gulf network
...permitted. The prize includes transport, accommodation and VIP hospitality at ‘Le 24 Heures du Mans’ including paddock access, a meet and greet with the drivers and access to a private...
Interview
In Profile – Lynn Casson
...drivers, labels that won’t peel off… I could go on. If you were on ‘Mastermind’ what would your specialist subject be? The film ‘The Holiday’, I’ve lost count of the...
News
New prototype tanker – now in service
...were our key drivers for the new concept. By combining HOYER’s deep knowledge and field experience together with our manufacturing competence we worked together to develop an optimal concept for...
News
Monument Fuels – a monumental undertaking
...they are happy to do everything themselves thus keeping overheads to a minimum. However, with their plan to keep resources elastic, they do have two experienced drivers to call on...
News
Taking strategic action
...Blyth, Par’s drivers know the contracts we’re working on and provide an excellent interface with customers,” added Adrian. With respect to shipping, the company has undertaken both short and long-term...
Interview
Celebrating 100 years: the Chemical Business Association
...challenging market environment, transparency, innovation, and collaboration will be key drivers in 2024 to ensure the sector remains relevant, effective, and productive. Going forward, the association will consistently build and...
News
Ensuring fleet reliability this winter
Watson Lubricants is helping to keep fleet drivers on the road by protecting vehicles from adverse weather conditions. Available from Watson Lubricant, Texaco’s latest anti-freeze/coolants use cutting-edge Chevron Organic Additives...
Analysis
Potential impacts of April’s NIC and minimum wage changes
...Recruiting and retaining skilled staff is becoming increasingly expensive. The higher allowance effectively lowers the cost of employment, making it easier to: Hire additional drivers or support staff Offer competitive...
Opinion
New UK oil essential for low carbon future
...and gas fields, Reduce demand not output “There are big challenges ahead. We need the government’s help to persuade the drivers of 32 million diesel and petrol vehicles to switch...
Analysis
The changing face of the fuel depot
...using a double bearing arrangement for more rigidity. This was customer-led to allow greater freedom of movement for tanker drivers between tanker barrels and electronic presets in main terminals.” At...
News
Ken’s corner – What do you want to be when you grow up?
...figure is much higher: 60% of our drivers are between the ages of 46 and 55. Why does this matter? The same ONS report states, “An occupation with an older...
Opinion
UKPIA welcomes Government’s E10 announcement
...reduce transport carbon emissions – the equivalent of taking up to 350,000 cars off our roads – with minimal impact on drivers, filling station operators or the wider community. E10...
News
Unveiled! Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year winner for 2023
...invest in the best-in-class oil tankers and the most modern and sophisticated technology to ensure our drivers are as comfortable, efficient, and most importantly as safe as possible. We have...