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Up and running
...campaign, WP Group turned to dh Logistics Appointments, a division of Driver Hire Nationwide which supplies staff to the transport and logistics industry. “We needed a recruitment partner that understood...
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Analysis
Recruitment and retention at NWF Fuels
...of 55 days to hire for a position, now it is to 7 days for driver recruitment and 20 days for sales. It’s effective and has made a big difference....
News
New fuel transfer service will relieve fuel supply bottlenecks
Stanlow Terminals has announced a new ship-to-ship fuel transfer service on the River Mersey that will boost capacity, efficiency and environmental performance as well as debottlenecking product movements. In partnership...
News
Standard Fuel Oils acquires Solo Petroleum to expand fuel distribution reach
...of England.” This latest acquisition aligns with the distributor’s ongoing growth strategy. In November 2023, the company acquired River Marine Fuels, a Liverpool-based bunker trader, expanding its marine fuel operations....
News
Up to speed with transport matters?
...at FTA Transport Manager 2016 include: DVSA – enforcement priorities and OCRS changes Leading transport safety at work Industry accreditation and earned recognition The DVLA’s new driver licensing and medical...
Interview
In conversation with Dave Walmsley: enthusiastic for NWF Fuels expansion
...the Ukraine war, every cost has increased. The combined investment in truck, fuel, driver and maintenance results in a high cost per mile to move product, so it is vital...
Analysis
New research into support for growth in hydrogen infrastructure projects
...a critical role to play in the UK’s transition to net zero. Net zero has been a significant driver in the growing conversations around the role and use of hydrogen...
News
JET campaign targets new territories
...it captures our ‘driver-first’ ethos perfectly.” The ‘Keep on Moving’ campaign will launch on Thursday 27th May on SKY and Virgin Media and will run until 4th July. ...
Market Report
The impact of the Red Sea crisis and why expansion to the north could be catastrophic
...means that, irrespective of increased freight costs, product shortages (the real driver of price spikes) are unlikely. Hopefully this offers some comfort to hard-pressed consumers, although they shouldn’t relax too...
News
StocExpo 2025 concludes with a vision for the future of tank storage
...a new type of investor and long-term policy backing. An Inspiring Keynote from Nicolas Hamilton A defining moment of the event came from Nicolas Hamilton, British Touring Car driver and...
News
Perth & Kinross Council powers fleet transition with HVO, targeting 500-tonne CO₂ reduction
...to this fuel. We anticipate this trend to continue for the next decade, and the public sector will be a key driver for this.” The Council’s success story adds to...
News
Latest industry people moves – February 2025
...position as Sales Manager at Fuel Additive Science Technologies Limited Chris Donaldson VR is starting a new position as Driver Trainer at Oilfast George Brinkworth has started a new position...
News
Simon Storage supports Paralympian’s success
...event is held at night along a closed section of the road tunnel under the river Tyne, and attracts elite wheelchair athletes from around the globe. Afterwards, an elated Josh...
News
Vote of confidence for Mabanaft
...high for the things that customers value most. “We know that price is a key driver for our customers and our aim is to be competitive so we are very...
News
Choosing a new truck
...operating system was provided on site by the ever- enthusiastic James Wilson, who also gave the driver his mobile number just in case of any issues – another endorsement as...
Case Study
Creating long-term partnerships: a case study with Alpeco and Rawlings Fuels
...and volume on its screen, which eliminates the need for a driver to mentally remember what was loaded into each compartment, as the volume of each delivery is automatically deducted...
News
It’s a cracker for Essar
...– the UK’s second largest refinery producing 15% of the UK’s transport fuels – is a major economic driver in the north west and this is a clear demonstration of...
News
Suttons invests in UK road tanker business
...all trucks have undergone an evaluation by a driver trainer, focusing on areas like seat comfort, cab and bed access, noise and cab design. The deal has been agreed with...