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Kettlewell Fuels expands delivery fleet
...Both tankers have a larger capacity and are able to take 9,300 litres compared with the company’s other four-wheelers. The new tankers also have a much more efficient pumping system,...
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Opinion
Delivering growth: the importance of a fully engaged workforce
“Having an engaged driver workforce is fundamental to enabling growth and successful partnerships within the bulk fuels industry.” David Heath, Head of Fuels at Suttons Tankers Employee engagement With employee...
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Rebranded JET tankers support Road Safety Week
...tankers with special Road Safety Week messages. The four JET promotional tankers took to the roads in the brand’s core delivery areas – South East, Midlands, Yorkshire/Humberside and Scotland with...
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New tankers for Consols Oils
Two new 5,000 litre Isuzu trucks are joining the fleet at Consols Oils. “Despite the serious constraints presented by Euro 6, these small tankers have been built to provide Consols...
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DfT tanker update
Steve Gillingham Steve Gillingham, principal engineer – safety, dangerous goods division has updated Fuel Oil News as to the progress of the government’s supplementary research on the tankers manufactured by...
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Lewis Tankers wins biofuel transport contract
...a fleet of over 80 tankers from 9 operating bases within the UK. With a string of safety awards and an exemplary operating record, Lewis Tankers serves a number of...
Analysis
In review: the 2022 tanker market
...rigid tankers, we have a baseline of orders right through until 2024,” says Joby. “For new build tankers, we’re currently looking at around June for delivery.” The order book is...
News
Employee feedback delivers £15m fleet investment in driver comfort
Suttons Tankers has announced a £15m investment in its UK fleet as part of its commitment to continuously improve driver working conditions. In response to driver feedback, the leading logistics...
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Latest people moves within the fuel distribution industry
...Road Tankers Armagh With an enviable reputation for the manufacture of high-quality truck-mounted fuel tanks, Road Tankers Armagh (RTA) recently moved to new larger premises in Armagh Business Park and...
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Unveiled! Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year winner for 2023
...its clear focus on sustainability. Our congratulations to Certa Ireland, New Era Fuels and manufacturers Road Tankers Armagh and Cobo as well as all those involved with the winning tankers....
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Suttons celebrates growth in fuels sector with 100th petroleum regulation truck on fleet
Suttons Tankers has grown exponentially in the fuels and bitumen sectors in recent years, providing its customers with the highest levels of safety and customer service. Expanding into new markets...
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Senior board appointments for Suttons Tankers
The appointments of Gary Oliver and Roger Parr highlight Suttons Tankers’ UK strategy to continually improve the customer experience Suttons Tankers has strengthened its team with two new appointments at board level. Gary Oliver joins...
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Tasca acquisition fuels further growth
Wakefield-based tanker manufacturer, Tasca Tankers is on track for further expansion after acquiring the business and assets of Maidment Tankers. “It was with regret that we learned of the difficulties...
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Road tankers – new SLP guidance + updated technical publications
...the maintenance of road tankers that transport petroleum main fuels products (petrol, kerosene, diesel/gas oil and aviation fuels) and which have not been certified gas-free beforehand. 4th edition ISBN: 978...
Interview
35 years of tanker loading and process metering solutions
...solutions for clients. “In 1987 petroleum fuels were all top loaded into tankers and operator and environmental safety was not necessarily always at the top of the agenda.” Kiran went...
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Downstream fuel distribution event, UKIFDA Expo, came back with a bang
...hear that the industry is still ambitious and looking froward to the future and future fuels.” Mark Nolan also found what he was looking for in Liverpool: “I am always...
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With a little help from our friends and family
...as part of the Keyfuels and UK Fuels networks, and supply gas oil and AdBlue. The company’s commercial garage now services Standard’s tankers. Getting off the ground Standard Fuel Oils...
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Reynolds Training Services partners with Smartflow on ISGOTT V6 app
...International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (better known as ISGOTT) provides clear guidance on how the operational interface between vessel and terminal should be managed safely. This includes...