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Trevor Wilson, MD of Road Tankers Armagh talks about expansion and future developments.

Interview

Road Tankers Armagh: quality without compromise

...still looking for more. Whilst recruitment hasn’t changed much since 2019, one area that James believes has, is the depth of knowledge of tanker equipment. With driver shortages impacting on...

Interview

Bedford Fuels: fuel distribution one year on

...summer, as did the totally unpredictable market, with the end of the summer bringing with it a dry harvest, the cost-of-living crisis and more product shortages. Despite all this, we...

Opinion

Call for 10,000 temporary visas to address driver crisis

...the efficient movement of goods. We will continue to cover this industry crisis and if you are experiencing the impacts of driver shortages, please get in touch with us: margaret@fueloilnews.co.uk...
Fuel prices trigger a cost of delivering crisis for Santa

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...
The Downstream Oil Industry Distributor Forum elaborates on changes made to ensure the PDP Scheme meets the specific needs of the home heat sector.

Insight

PDP Scheme acts on home heat sector concerns

...inadvertent bias towards retail training, and adding top loading theory and skills to the classroom training and practical assessment elements. In addition, we have reduced the drive time criteria and...
Micheal Kirby, Tria Energy Founder

News

New HQ, new chapter for Tria Energy

...includes both traditional industry skills as well as the expertise needed for the transitioning energy landscape. “As our industry shifts, so too must we – and the move enables us...

News

Driven to succeed

...trainers have been out there recently, transferring skills to local drivers.” Moving forward however, the company is going take a slightly different approach to training, as Andrew explained: ”We’re going...

News

2020 industry trends at StocExpo

...of 171 key decision makers at businesses across the bulk liquid storage supply chain, 46% agree the skills shortage caused by ageing workforces and a lack of fresh young talent...