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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

Interview

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...
Jenny Clucas, DFDF

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A Day in the Life with Jenny Clucas of DFDF

...of employers, industry bodies and trade unions – and all its various projects and activities, including the Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) Scheme, working closely with the Chair, Technical Associate and...

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New vehicles at DJ Davies Fuels

...new trucks are named after former employees. The Actros is ‘Glyndwr’, in honour of Glyndwr Williams, a lorry enthusiast who worked for the company as a driver’s helper for more...

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Jenson Button promotes ExxonMobil oil

Formula 1 driver Jenson Button has been educating UK drivers about the benefits of ExxonMobil’s synthetic engine oil, Mobil1.  Research carried out by the brand found that 94% of motorists...

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Chandlers Oil & Gas – Playing to our strengths

...a driver stealing fuel red-handed.  It may have cost £300 a truck but given the high cost of fuel, it’s worth it.” With an ordering facility on its Chandlersoil.com website,...

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New director of corporate affairs

...the development of the Petroleum Driver Passport. Joining the company four months after its rebrand from GB Oils, Brian is supporting the team by building and maintaining external relations, as...
Electric truck with charging station

Analysis

Implications of the UK’s EV pivot in a global storm  

...align with diesel van rules, easing driver and regulatory burdens Logistics UK welcomed the clarity, but its Deputy Policy Director, Michelle Gardner, noted: “The sector is fully committed to decarbonisation,...

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WCF Fuels – A brief encounter

...the business,” comments Jo. “Their local knowledge and existing customer relations are invaluable. It may be the case that an older driver is happy to work over the winter but...

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FPS EXPO 2015 – have you booked?

...exhibitor drinks reception on the first evening. The Awards dinner is not being held in 2015 but this means we can really make the most of the Driver of the...