Interview
A DAY IN THE LIFE… Peter Davidson
...team which developed the revised Safe Loading Pass Scheme and the Petroleum Driver Passport, and involved from the very start of the Process Safety Leadership Group final report to the...
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Insight
PDP Scheme acts on home heat sector concerns
The Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) scheme, an industry initiative backed by government to ensure all tanker drivers in the UK are trained and assessed to a high standard, was created...
News
Launch of groundbreaking campaign reveals logistics recruitment opportunity
...and our daily lives. That’s why we put 33 measures in place to help tackle the effects of a global driver shortage. Since then, the sector has started to recover,...
Opinion
Fuel prices trigger Santa’s cost of delivering crisis
2022 has seen unprecedented fuel prices which have added pressure to supply chains already creaking at the seams from Brexit and driver shortages. The fuel duty cut announced in March...
News
XPO Logistics partnership offers ex-military route to driving careers
...what type of role will suit them once they become a qualified truck driver. Dan Myers, managing director – UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics, said: “Veterans are great team players,...
Insight
Uniquely configured for supply reliability
...serving consumers. Through its dedicated in-house haulage team, Flexigrid, Greenergy was able to act quickly. The dedicated in-house scheduling, resourcing, customer service teams, and driver fleet worked together to reschedule...
Interview
In profile – Geoff Henderson, wholesale business manager at Phillips 66
...2021. Describe yourself in 3 words Open. Purposeful. Good-listener. What were your childhood / early ambitions? I wanted to be a Sainsbury’s lorry driver. Describe your dream job (if you...
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Kelly Mcloughlin – Barton Petroleum’s first female depot manager
...started as a driver and has been with the company for almost 16 years. He has always spoken very highly of the company which inspired me to consider taking a...
Interview
Taking action in Ireland
...endorsed by David Meekin of Meekin Fuels, Mark said: “We must carry the right message and the right image to the consumer by way of proper and up-to-date driver training.”...
News
Is your business fully insured?
...and far between. Having an insurer with a strong security rating will afford you an additional level of comfort. Crossover/wrongful delivery – if the driver accidentally contaminates a third party’s...
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Charity event raises £15k for SSAFA
...mesmerising displays of classic and modern cars, all under one roof. The event included a tour of the collection by Collector and Racing Driver, Robert Lewis, and an address by SSAFA...
Interview
Passion and pride celebrated with award recognition
...Administrator, and we also have our own in-house Driver Trainer along with our in-house Fleet Engineer. We’re a busy team! “Lunch normally consists of something quick and easy – normally...
News
“Hands free” vehicle ID from Cameron Forecourt
...theUKthrough Cameron Forecourt. The system means the driver does not have to enter data into the fuel island terminal, saving valuable time, and the need for a positive ID removes...
News
‘Team Stobart’ completes Lake District Trek to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society
...hours and 47 minutes. Paul Ingleton, who also works as a driver at Allan Stobarts, decided to tackle the Trek26 which starts and finishes at Dalemain Estate but covers the...
Opinion
VAT deal secures Stanlow refinery production
...this point successfully managed through the current supply disruption. By taking action in early August to retain its driver base, plus sign up smaller hauliers, EOUK has increased vehicle shifts...
Opinion
Do you see issues with the introduction of Euro VI or do you welcome it as positive step towards increasing energy efficiency?
...costs. Initially the results were a bit mixed but following some intensive driver training the performance of the vehicle is improving. At this time we would be reluctant to say...
Interview
In Conversation with United Fuels
...five successful years since launching, and James reminisced about the very first day in business: “We started with a 4-wheeler, a driver (my brother-in-law), myself, and another office member (my...
News
Millers Oils steps up R & D
...to 2.5 percent for the everyday motorist. Underlining the value of motorsport, both for development and exposure, Millers Oils has extended its support for Callum Black, British Rally Championship driver....