News
Managing every last drop of fuel
...cost effectiveness as vehicles and equipment age, using it to compare the performance of different makes/models. “Warnings about excess speed can be set up; if the speed limit is exceeded...
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Analysis
Decarbonising transport: are additives the answer?
...Boardman speaks with those in the industry to consider the role of additives and to hear how they can contribute to decarbonising transport in the distributor sector. How additives can...
Sponsored
Enhanced gas cylinder trolley range delivers improved safety & efficiency
...new range from First Mats, with many models manufactured in the UK, includes designs that allow the movement of two gas cylinders simultaneously as well as specialised oxygen-acetylene gas cylinder...
News
Williams Tanker Services partners with Cappellotto
...and associated equipment. As the new UK distributor for Cappellotto, WTS has ‘stock’ Cappellotto tankers on order for delivery in the UK throughout the year, and customer-specific orders can now...
News
Rebranded JET tankers support Road Safety Week
One of JET’s specially rebranded tankers in support of Road Safety Week During last week’s Road Safety Week JET helped to raise road safety awareness by rebranding four of its...
News
Is your business fully insured?
...suitable is a major responsibility for companies. “There are a number of specific issues for fuel distributors or hauliers to consider when purchasing insurance. Limit of indemnity – be aware...
Knowledge
Safeguard the future with effective succession planning
...relish the idea of embracing change, meeting the challenge and tackling it head on. Here we speak to Ollie Newbold and Will Abbot, both of whom are partners from the...
Insight
Motorists call for broader sustainable strategy
...should form part of our environmental strategy. However, as a company that specialises in sustainable fuel, we urge the Government to embrace the opportunities that our category, and others, present....
Interview
In Profile – Peter Davidson
...automation engineer, regulatory specialist, safety manager and, since 2016, executive director of the TSA. Describe yourself in 3 words. Informal. Honest. Detailed. What were your childhood / early ambitions? To...
Interview
In Conversation with Sandra Waters, Commercial Director of NWF Fuels
...good understanding of operations but, primarily, my career has been spent in commercial and sales roles. “Most of my previous roles have been in the parcel delivery world, including years...
News
Essar donates £3,000 to support Warrington charity
A significant safety milestone at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex has seen a £3,000 donation made to Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) charity, Families United (Warrington). Mathew James, Essar production...
News
WINNER! Estuary Oils wins the 22nd Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year Award!
...5000. With a DAF XD 410 6X2w chassis and 410 BHP, CF24 ATV has a rear steer 12 speed automatic gear box with Alcoa super bright alloy wheels, super singles...
News
Fuel industry unites in call for government to back renewable liquid fuels
...on the challenges facing the off-grid sector as part of the three-day exhibition. Vital to a just transition OFTEC Chairman, Nick Hawkins, opened the conference and introduced speakers from the...
Opinion
Funding will accelerate alternative fuels
...for additional investment was in response to the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review with the association also calling for a freeze on fuel duty to encourage uptake of alternative fuels options....
News
Sheffield steelmakers set to switch to cleaner fuel
...company E.ON, Chesterfield Special Cylinders, Glass Futures and Sheffield Forgemasters to explore ways to generate green hydrogen at the Blackburn Meadows renewable energy park, which could then be used as...
Insight
Key challenges and opportunities facing the fuel distributor
...most prominent of which are: The addition and development of the skills required to meet ‘the future state’. As businesses which currently encompass a broad spectrum of commercial activities, and...
News
Have you entered your tanker for the Fuel Oil News 2016 tanker of the year title?
To enter your tanker for the 2016 tanker of the year title, please send brief details of what makes your tanker special and a photograph to jane@fueloilnews.co.uk. The closing date...
Opinion
VAT deal secures Stanlow refinery production
...predicted but still fully expects to meet all payments by the January deadline. Response to speculation The financial update was issued following press speculation over a potential Stanlow financial collapse...