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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

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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...

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Guides to driver health & safety

Two new guides have been published, promoting health & safety best practice among professional drivers. Load Safe, Road Safe and Transport Safety have been produced by the Health and Safety...
Rachel Reeves

Analysis

Potential impacts of April’s NIC and minimum wage changes  

...smaller distributors, this could force difficult decisions: Reduce workforce or driver hours to control costs Pass on higher prices to customers, potentially impacting competitiveness. Absorb the costs, further tightening already...

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JET – exceeding expectations

...Personality of the Year 2014, has  been appointed as JET’s ambassador for 2015. Nicolas, who has a form of cerebral palsy, is an avid racing driver himself and vocal campaigner...