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HVO boost as XPO Logistics expands use of sustainable biofuel  

...strong commitment to safety and sustainability, highlighted by rigorous preparation in eco-driving techniques and Tour safety protocols. Innovation in sustainable transport Luis Gómez, president of XPO Logistics – Europe, said:...

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HOYER Petrolog – driver of the year

...East and BP Stanlow. To qualify for a place, drivers competed over a period of eight months from April to December 2017.  Those with the highest safety & efficiency scores...

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Government must enforce new tyre regulations

...produced in the UK. Due to the poorer quality of these tyres there are significant safety concerns associated with them as they have a much shorter road life and are...

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Improving operator safety

Striving to continuously improve its product range, Alpeco has launched a new radio remote control system Two new products to help improve operator safety and efficiency have recently been launched...

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Top honours for HOYER Petrolog drivers

...both were presented with a trophy and Red Letter Day vouchers for £1000 and £500 respectively.. All HOYER drivers competed; the drivers with the highest safety & efficiency scores, taken...

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Training standard welcomed

...for the training and assessment of petroleum tanker drivers has been the first priority of the UK Downstream Oil Distribution Forum which has introduced a driver safety passport. Re-established last...

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TSA talks competence

“Around 75% of the time, systems fail because they are designed or used incorrectly,” Peter Davidson, director – safety, commercial and projects, UKPIA, told a packed room of delegates at...

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Agency drivers – new guidance

The Fleet Safety Forum, a division of Brake, has published new guidance for fleet managers on managing agency drivers. The guidance, sponsored by Pertemps, provides advice on how to minimise...

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Tanker driver passports exceed 5,800

...focus on safety by the professional drivers and transportation companies within the UK, but to the benefits it bring to our industry in ensuring consistent high standards that are understood...

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Essar – working with the community

(l-r) Sally Darlington, health and safety advisor at Essar Stanlow with John Wilson of the Liverpool Seafarers Centre and Mark Thompson, Essar’s marine manager at Stanlow Essar’s Stanlow refinery recently...

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Technology: Supporting the supply chain

...as well as what could be coming next. On-site AR and remote working for efficiency and improved safety As part of a digital transformation strategy, Shell has entered into a...

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INEOS – plant acquisition and joint safety initiative

...to work with the union’s safety representatives to help prevent future incidents. INEOS confirmed that a leak of butane gas had been detected but stressed that the incident had been...

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Spreading the cost of safety systems…

...reluctance of banks to lend money in the current economic climate. With increasing demands placed on contractors to fit vehicle safety devices – including side and rear view camera monitor...

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Bedford Fuels: fuel distribution one year on

...and competitive fuel supply’ and the progress made has surpassed expectations in all areas, as Paul details: “Having started with three rigid delivery tankers and one artic, after year one...

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Funded ADR courses available now for HGV drivers to upskill

...& Petroleum Passport courses for those wanting to transport hazardous goods and drive fuel tankers. The Government-funded training courses, called Skills Bootcamps, are available through the Driver Academy Group, a...