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Further fuelling sites for Certas Energy
...HGV bunker site in the heart of the Golden Triangle of logistics in Northamptonshire. Certas Energy and Eardley International open new Scottish site Promising to be ‘a significant addition to...
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Products for a greener sector
...a big difference in Ireland is The Greener HGV Programme. It launched in August 2021, with the aim of fitting 1,000 fleet vehicles across Ireland with technology to help reduce...
Interview
How Phillips 66 is driving the industry evolution to future fuels
...HGV’s – JET™ Renewable Diesel. I went to the site just after the product was launched, with all the new branding, and was excited to hear that we had our...
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Bikers spectacular Remembrance tribute supports Veterans into Logistics charity
...and mentoring veterans into new careers as HGV drivers. Never forgotten Left, Jayne Doyle, and right Ring of Red event organiser Netty Kiely against the Veterans into Logistics truck dedicated...
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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...
Opinion
Logistics heroes unfairly blamed for transport policy failures
...HGV drivers, which have worked so tirelessly to protect the supply chain during the pandemic, are still unable to access suitable safe and secure truck stops across the country, with...
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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...
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North East wins new funding to spearhead development of hydrogen transport hub
...used to fuel a range of vehicles, from airside vehicles to HGVs, including supermarket delivery trucks. Funding a talent pipeline Today’s announcement also confirms £300,000 delivered directly to colleges in...
Opinion
Apprenticeships ‘vital’ in tackling industry skills shortage
...for apprenticeships in the industry,” Alex continues. “In 2021 it increased the available funding to £7,000 for a Category C + E licence HGV Driver apprenticeship and created a new...
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Popular Truckstop officially launched after significant Certas Energy investment
...and heavy loads as well as all types of HGVs and refrigerated trailers. It offers impressive secure parking facilities with 24-hour CCTV, security patrol personnel and a security perimeter fence....
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Council encourages broader adoption of HVO as it switches fleet fuel
...its commitment to reducing emissions and promoting environmental stewardship’ the local authority is urging others with HGV fleets to do the same. Since launching its green fleet initiative earlier this...
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Industry award recognises impact of innovative fuel technology
...time, and certainly not by 2030. HGVs and vans are responsible for a staggering 35 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in the UK alone. “Whilst further developments are...
Opinion
Industry body calls for greater clarity on DVS consultation
...that more than 94% of HGVs in London operate with a DVS safety permit and the number of serious collisions involving HGVs has more than halved since before the scheme...
Insight
COP26 FON blog 4: Transport decarbonisation
...fuels emerge at scale. It reduces emissions today, and it promotes further investment into renewable fuels that will be vital to decarbonising hard to abate sectors like HGVs, marine and...
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Fuelling regional growth in the Northern Powerhouse
Last year Certas Energy opened a Shell GTL Fuel refuelling station at the Port of Liverpool to provide HGV drivers with a lower emission fuel to help fleet operators to...
Opinion
Red diesel update: Navigating the evolving fuel landscape
...the rule change. For example, with the government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan also impending – which will see the end of the sale of new diesel HGVs by 2040 and light...
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Driver shortages create barrier
...“Our report shows that 29% of logistics businesses anticipate that they will be unable to fill vacancies for HGV drivers this year; a further 14.5% expect long delays before filling...