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Standard approval to counter skills shortage

FTA, the business organisation representing the logistics sector, has learned this month that the long-awaited LGD Driver Apprenticeship Standard for Cat C+E licences, is to be published this summer. As...

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FTA Transport Manager on tour

...practice advice on forthcoming legislation and enforcement changes. At the 2014 series of events, sponsored by Goodyear and Volvo, delegates will hear from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)...

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Keeping tankers moving

...on the move with informative driver cards and posters about driving in severe weather conditions.   Essential in-cab winter kits containing shovels, torches, high visibility vests, an emergency foil blanket and...

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Oil Terminal 2015 – positive feedback

...Exchange, Transneft and Sun Light Petroleum. The development of oil and gas transportation and the complexity of marine and river transportation were discussed by representatives from Prime Shipping and Palmali. http://www.oilterminal.org/en...

Opinion

Fuel duty freeze welcomed across sector

...demonisation for all the environmental ills of our planet.” “FairFuelUK, will continue to campaign for UK’s 37m drivers to be treated better by this disappointingly anti-driver Conservative administration. On behalf...

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Five ways to build a winning operations strategy

...as essential as engaged colleagues. Here at Watson Fuels, an open, agile and collaborative leadership team has been a fundamental success driver. The approach is then cascaded into the organisation,...
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...such as driver wages, repairs and maintenance costs, which is proving to be a major challenge for fuel distributors. The larger these expenses grow, the smaller the profit margin becomes,...
Veterans Into Logistics award win

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Veterans into Logistics scoops silver award

...provide fully-funded HGV driver training and access to employment with our partners who value the skills and expertise that our veterans bring to the workplace.” The evening featured emotional stories,...
In profile - Phil Murray

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In profile – Phil Murray

...needed to play for Newcastle United, I harboured an ambition to be a rally driver like the famous Hannu Mikkola of the 1980s.  Unfortunately, this wasn’t to be, and I...

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Esso sponsors Porsche Motorsport

...the future holds for collaborations between ExxonMobil and one of the world’s most famous automotive brands. As current holders of the 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship, winning the manufacturer, driver...