Interview
A proud tanker driver
...a lot of repeat business – I pride myself on giving our customers a good service and being their oil man, “he explained. “In days gone by people used to...
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News
Gleaner Oils owner joins board at Elgin City FC
...a desire to protect the staff as well as the dependent pensioners – about 360 people in total. He put in many 18 hour days as he gained an understanding...
Interview
A new chapter for Craggs Energy and Moorland Fuels
...a long time (so I have been told!), and along the way I’ve met some amazing people who have been truly invaluable, and who have helped shape the focus of...
Interview
BoilerJuice: revolutionising operations
...a handful of suppliers and staff to over 200,000 customers, 90 staff, and 190+ suppliers. The growth has been fuelled by a continuous investment in technology, people and marketing; building...
Opinion
Improving employee welfare: what steps can the sector take?
...life. Health and safety goes far beyond simply ‘hard rules’ written for people to follow, although these do form the basis of training and give employees something to work from...
Interview
A charter and a cup: How NWF Fuels built a safer culture
...of safety, driven by our people The true success of the Safety Cup lies in the overwhelming buy-in from our drivers. From depots across the country, drivers wholeheartedly embraced the...
News
Government announces increased heating oil payment to be made ‘in the new year’.
...leave purchases to the last minute” The payment will also go to people who use LPG, coal and biomass as their main heating fuel, but it is not clear how...
Analysis
Annual industry event is reviewed by the fuel distribution community
When asked ‘how was it for you?’ our community said… “I thought the 1-day programme worked really well; it was great to catch up with so many people. The only...
News
Spring statement sees ‘biggest ever’ cut to fuel duty
...plans to support people with the rising cost of living. Motoring experts at the RAC suggest the 5p-a-litre cut to fuel duty will save drivers of both petrol and diesel...
Interview
Transition talk from Mabanaft CEO Jonathan Perkins
...assets, and skilled people. They are the backbone of what we do today and fundamental to our ability to meet evolving customer needs. To deliver a sustainable business, as we...
News
UKIFDA announces final shortlist for EXPO 2024 Awards
...for the Young Person of the Year 2024 Award, sponsored by Just Tankers, UKIFDA reveals the three young people who are in the final running for the accolade. The shortlist includes Jack...
News
Burning oil? Call to make CO alarms law
...Health & Safety Executive (HSE) says 40 people die every year from accidental CO poisoning and 4,000 people are treated at A&E Departments with CO symptoms, which can lead to...
News
Tank storage industry buzzing after “best StocExpo yet”
...Visitor Frans Moolman, senior control engineer, Zenith, said: “StocExpo is great this year. It’s nice to meet new people and see new companies and new technology.” Another visitor, Marvin...
News
Carbon monoxide poisoning – are your customers aware?
...domestic use. “Most people associate carbon monoxide poisoning with faulty gas appliances,” said OFTEC’s Malcolm Farrow. “The risk is significantly lower with oil-fired central heating but consumers should not be...
News
Government portal opens for Alternative Fuel Payment applications
...of the two million people across the UK who use fuels such as heating oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), coal or biomass to heat their homes should have received their...
Opinion
LSIP funding will support industry growth, says Logistics UK
...to make strides in raising awareness for the sector, and we are delighted to see the enthusiasm which it is instilling within people to work within logistics. Combined with the...
News
Hand sanitiser spark risk warning
...solvents (including alcohols) being ignited by uncontrolled discharges of electrostatic sparks in a recently released guidance note. The importance of grounding people Managers of facilities where operators have exposure to...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner: Are you sitting comfortably?
I am writing this on the train back from Coventry, where the UKIFDA Show & Conference took place. During the event, many people came up to me and commented on...