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New bunker refuelling site
...truck stop in the UK serving hot food 24 hours a day except for Saturday evenings. Opening at 6am on a Sunday, it serves continually until Saturday evening. www.certasenergy.co.uk www.rktruckstops.co.uk...
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Discounted fuel with new card
...1600 sites nationwide. Many sites have dedicated HGV fast flow pumps and a third have capacity for HGVs up to 44 tonnes. Members will receive a weekly fixed price based...
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Fuelling regional growth in the Northern Powerhouse
...Programme based on their belief in the economic potential of the North and, support the need for a combined effort by government and business to realise that potential. www.certasenergy.co.uk ...
Opinion
Red diesel update: Navigating the evolving fuel landscape
...of commercial at Certas Energy. Before joining the company in 2017, she gathered over thirty years of experience in strategic marketing and performance improvement, specialising in the energy sector. www.certasenergy.co.uk...
News
HOYER Petrolog launches recruitment video and retains Valero contract
...three-minute video features three drivers all at different stages of their careers with HOYER. To see the recruitment video which was produced by London-based Shout Communications, please go to http://www.hoyer.uk.com/careers/...
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First ADR tests – changes for new trailers
...trailers will still need a first test application for a trailer (VTG2) and satisfactory HGV Annual Test pass as a condition of being issued with a first ADR certificate. www.dft.gov.uk/vosa...
News
Supply chain and logistics UK crime survey
The Scottish Secure Parking Group (SSPG), of which the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is a member, is seeking views on secure HGV parking across the UK, but particularly in Scotland. ...
News
HGV road user levy changes – unfair hit on smaller businesses
...user levy for Euro VI lorries is good news,” says Christopher Snelling, FTA’s head of UK policy. “This shows recognition for the success of the HGV Euro VI vehicles, which...
News
FPS and The Road to Zero
...to decarbonise and the FPS and its members will continue to adopt carbon cutting measures and invest in the future of technologies and alternative low carbon/bio fuels.” www.fpsonline.co.uk/ ...
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£20million HGV driver facility funding boost for logistics sector
The government’s announcement of an additional £20million to boost HGV driver facilities is a positive step forward for industry, according to Logistics UK. The business group is now calling on...
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Mayor of Greater Manchester visits veterans’ charity
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham visited Veterans into Logistics last week to see how the charity trains and mentors ex-military personnel into new careers as HGV drivers. New...
Interview
Could improving gender diversity be an answer to the driver shortage problem?
...and expanding. The industry needs more Paul Craddock, the director of the company, said: “In a male dominated industry, it is nice to see female HGV drivers and especially tanker...
News
Gold Award recognises charity’s success in supporting ex-military into HGV driving careers
...all that we have achieved in our first two-years, successfully training or supporting hundreds of ex-military personnel into new HGV driving careers. “We have been able to place many into...
Opinion
Logistics heroes unfairly blamed for transport policy failures
...to blame the industry for problems encountered across the supply chain for shortages in food and other products, according to Logistics UK. In the months since the most severe covid-19...
News
Keeping it in the family
February’s issue of Fuel Oil News featured an ‘In Conversation’ in which we caught up with Steve Keep, a retired HGV driver and his daughter Louise, learning all about their...
News
North East wins new funding to spearhead development of hydrogen transport hub
...scale-up the use of hydrogen fuel. Creating four new publicly accessible hydrogen refuelling stations, this funding will increase the total number of UK refuelling stations by 50%. These will be...
Opinion
Apprenticeships ‘vital’ in tackling industry skills shortage
During National Apprenticeship Week 2022, Logistics UK urged members to take advantage of available apprenticeship schemes to develop the next generation of talent the industry needs to keep the UK’s...
Opinion
Calls for clearer vision for HGVs after Government announces end to conventional engines
In response to the launch of the Government’s 10-point plan on reaching net zero, Alex Veitch, general manager for public policy at Logistics UK, comments: “Logistics businesses fully support the...