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Staff recognition, facility upgrades and fleet changes at FAST
A busy year at FAST culminated in two of its staff being recognised in The Manufacturer magazine’s Top 100 awards. The ceremony was, unusually, held by video this year but...
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HVO boost as XPO Logistics expands use of sustainable biofuel
...France with a truck running on B100 fuel made from rapeseed oil. This year, the company expects its alternative-fuel fleet to use 49,000 litres of HVO and reduce CO2 emissions...
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Is biomethane the answer to decarbonisation?
...the potential of biomethane to decarbonise fleets and cities. The briefing, taking place on the 9th June 2021, will host panel discussions on the potential of biomethane, why it could...
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XPO Logistics fuel distribution partnership renewed by Tesco
...run for over 25 years. XPO deploys a dedicated tanker fleet and 350 specially trained drivers to collect fuel at nationwide UK fuel terminals and allocate it to more than...
Opinion
Is hydrogen a transport fuel of the future?
...refuelling times are fast, and new EU tolling legislation provides huge benefits for zero-emissions trucks. Make your next commercial fleet a hydrogen-powered one and save the planet, one mile at...
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ReFuels expands UK biomethane network with opening of 12th refuelling station
...60 trucks to be refuelled per hour with a total capacity of more than 25 million kilograms (kg) of Bio-CNG annually. Decarbonising Europe’s truck fleet “The expansion of our nationwide...
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Jardine Motors Group achieves a carbon-cutting, UK first in waste oil management
...100% of our waste oil back to base oil.” Keith McGurk, managing director – Commercial & Fleet, from Veolia added: ” Our ambition is to achieve ecological transformation by tackling...
Analysis
Fuelling success: a distributor overcoming talent and driver shortages
...using HVO in their fleet and implementing operational efficiencies. The company’s expertise and dedication makes the Group a vital force in fuelling UK businesses while driving positive environmental change. Background...
Opinion
Energy bill support welcome but raises questions over cost and timescale
...Government Energy Bill Relief Scheme will be much welcomed by businesses across Great Britain, with the scheme applying to energy usage from 1 October 2022. Huge increase in fleet costs...
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Family business targets forecourts with launch of ‘HVO Diesel For Resale’ offer
Grangemouth-based LubiQ is a family-run business that supplies HVO fuel as well as a host of other fleet and auto supplies. Describing itself as a ‘dynamic and responsive’ business that...
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In 10th year Craggs looks to greener future
...fleet of over forty vehicles, employs over a hundred members of staff, runs numerous companies from multiple locations and supplies its services across the whole of the UK. Looking back...
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2022 sees return of Transport Manager conferences for fleet operators
...years have attracted over 1,600 delegates, highlight key issues for anyone involved in running vehicle fleets, providing all the latest information and guidance on industry legislation and other issues affecting...
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New HVO tanker for James D Bilsland
...the rest of our fleet. We are pleased to be able to offer this fuel to customers looking to decarbonise, as it is a great product that produces positive results without...
Opinion
Logistics UK welcomes zero emission vehicle grants
...“These announcements reduce uncertainty in purchasing decisions and will help fleet operators demonstrate the operational viability of transitioning to electric vehicles,” Fletcher continues. “However, vehicle procurement cycles span several years,...
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Future fuel distributor sponsors conference
...first UK fuel suppliers to run its entire fleet on HVO and is also the main HVO supplier to UKIFDA and OFTEC’s residential renewable liquid fuel demonstration project which aims...
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Fuel distributors improve profitability by harnessing customer data
...Kingspan’s commercial director UK & Ireland. “It cuts travel time and left-on-boards. But just as importantly, it also improves vehicle fleet efficiencies, helps with customer retention, and lowers the company’s...
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Hydrogen vehicle is zero-emission HGV game-changer
...“We will supply our customers with the most advanced HGV in the sector delivering a step change in driving experience, lowest total cost of ownership and market-leading fleet management support.”...
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24/7 staff-free refuelling
...money and contributing to safer, more efficient operations – the perfect accompaniment to our range of equipment and services for the fuel retail and commercial fleet fuelling industries.” More DCD...