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Choosing a new truck

...been distributing top quality fuels and lubricants,” said transport manager Steven Sheridan who was keen to enter the company’s latest tanker for the title of Fuel Oil News 2017 tanker...

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Suttons – a positive year

...new and existing customers. The Group also replaced a number of its vehicles and road tankers, representing a considerable investment in the future development of the Road Tankers division. CEO,...

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New loads for tankers

...loads and do it well. But tanker loads can be a bit trickier to find. “Loadsfortankers.com is aimed at those that move any product in a tanker. It’s a fantastic...

Insight

The UK’s refineries: past, present and future

...by tanker. Coaster, for lifting by tanker. Closely integrated with the refinery, which is a key feedstock source, is the adjacent petrochemical complex, which produces polyethylene, polypropylene and other industrial...

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The Crown goes to Emco Wheaton

...one of the brand new DAF CF tankers. “In my time as a tanker driver, this is definitely the easiest system I’ve ever used. Its speed, coupled with ease of...

Analysis

The changing face of the fuel depot

...using a double bearing arrangement for more rigidity. This was customer-led to allow greater freedom of movement for tanker drivers between tanker barrels and electronic presets in main terminals.” At...

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Safety performance wins gold  

...areas were identified to help deliver safety improvements. These were Slow Speed Manoeuvring (SSM) Elimination – addressing the potential risks associated when loaded tankers manoeuvre onto or off a filling...

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Tanker manufacturer opens second factory

Road Tankers Northern (RTN) has opened a second factory in Barnsley. Founded in 1991, RTN is growing steadily and has now expanded its Barnsley headquarters and built a new specialist...

Analysis

Decarbonising transport: are additives the answer?

...has been on better-designed engines and vehicles, or the introduction of hydrogen-powered and electrification vehicles. However, these are costly alternatives that aren’t always efficient. The supply chain incurs carbonisation in...

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Essar building a brand in the UK

This first Essar branded tanker is now working on deliveries to commercial customers Last week Essar Oil (UK) unveiled its first ever Essar liveried tanker at the company’s Stanlow manufacturing...

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Suttons appoints new MD for road tanker division

Michael Cundy, appointed managing director of Suttons’ tanker division Suttons Group has announced the appointment of Michael Cundy as the new managing director for its UK based road tanker division....

Interview

Celebrating 50 golden years of Peak Oil

...in 1974 and computerisation has made a huge contribution to improved efficiency. Similarly, we were one of the first businesses to purchase a tanker from Tasca Tankers back in 1995....

Opinion

“Are your drivers ready for Driver CPC?”

...given the UK Government Better Regulation policy (which aims to reduce legislation) was that a voluntary scheme was the only way to introduce further petroleum tanker driver training. “We’ve designed...

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Alpeco works with Standard

Nick Goodwin besides Standard Fuel Oil’s new Alpeco bottom loading skid. Having fitted Alpeco equipment on two new tankers last year, Standard Fuel Oils chose the same company to supply...

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Suttons invests in UK road tanker business

(l-r)) Joe Roddy, Volvo’s network truck sales director North & Ireland with Michael Cundy, MD, Suttons Tankers and John Sutton, CEO, Suttons Group Suttons Group is investing more than £17m...