News
Logistics sector report shows recovery signs
Much has been made in the past year of the shortage of HGV drivers and other logistics workers. But after a challenging 12 months for the sector, a new report...
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Analysis
Fuelling success: a distributor overcoming talent and driver shortages
...Group actively listened to their drivers, fostering a culture of “Real Talk” and “Open Mind,” with honest and transparent communication and regular communication, bonuses, and recognition reinforced the drivers’ value...
News
XPO Logistics holds fifth annual UK Female Driver Forum
XPO Logistics recently held its fifth annual UK Female Driver Forum. The forum provided a safe space for female drivers to bring matters of concern to the attention of XPO´s...
News
Charging network offers forecourt owners support to transition to EV hubs
...or nature-inspired wooden solar canopies that make them visible to drivers. This reassures existing EV drivers that they can plug in, power up and drive off within minutes, and shows...
Opinion
Dodgy tanks – do you refuse to fill?
...Energy, West Yorkshire “Our approach has always been to rely on the judgement of our drivers, who are best placed to assess the true risk of a spillage or personal...
News
Driver shortages create barrier
...Fuel Oil News that a shortage in drivers is one of the biggest challenges facing their businesses currently. With an increased workload for many distributors in an unseasonably cold spring,...
News
HOYER Petrolog launches recruitment video and retains Valero contract
...drivers wanting to move into this industry, to give it a go.” “There is a shortage of drivers generally across the industry and women are also woefully under represented,” said...
Opinion
Call for 10,000 temporary visas to address driver crisis
...DVSA to speed up its testing regime, but these measures will take some time to produce new drivers. Our industry needs drivers now, and we are urging government to replicate...
Interview
In Conversation with NWF and Geoff Boorman Fuels
...efficiency, were his primary business drivers. Has there been much progress? “Yes, there has. Our last two acquisitions were Sweetfuels in Wiltshire and Geoff Boorman Fuels in Kent. “Geoff Boorman...
News
Are you the Oil Distribution Industry Driver of the Year?
...sure our members’ drivers have gone above and beyond in what were difficult times so we are looking forward to reading about our industry’s exceptional drivers and as we had...
Review
The future of fuel delivery: Exploring the power of remote control
...for both drivers and businesses. How OptiConnect works OptiConnect is a complete repeater of the OptiMate head, giving drivers total control over the delivery process. Drivers can set up, start,...
News
Onroute Truckstops launches new loyalty app
...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...
Opinion
Fuel duty freeze welcomed across sector
...£1bn unexpected windfall, it was a time for the Government to have cut Fuel Duty significantly. It was a time too, to incentivise drivers to move to cleaner fuels and...
News
Onroute’s £1m investment recognises HGV driver importance
Demonstrating the company’s commitment to HGV drivers, Onroute has just completed a £1m project to resurface the forecourt and lorry park at its Junction 29 truckstop, located just off the...
Analysis
Cyber Love: Innovation & advances in fuel distribution technology
...computer. No tickets need to change hands and drivers don’t need to go back to the office to pick up orders. As well as saving time and money, this has...
Interview
Rawlings Fuels putting the customer first
...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...
News
Truckers get on their bikes
...said Karen Mawhinney, Sustrans cycling skills co-ordinator in Northern Ireland. “Sustrans is pleased to work with the FTA on a training programme and awareness campaign to ensure both drivers and...
Case Study
The benefits of finding the right software solution
...maintaining leading customer service levels. “In our previous manual system, one depot with 10 vehicles and 10 drivers could produce in excess of 200 or 300 tickets each day to...