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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...
Insight
The power of community: How connection fuels mental well-being
In a world that often feels fast-paced, individually orientated and disconnected, finding a sense of community and belonging has never been more important. As Mental Health Awareness Week approaches this...
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New general manager for FTA Ireland
...services manager, took up the post last week and is looking forward to launching exciting new projects in 2017. “I am honoured and extremely proud to be chosen to lead...
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Carbon monoxide poisoning – are your customers aware?
...sets in. Oil heating appliances have a very good carbon monoxide safety record as highlighted by a 2012 Gas Safety Trust report which showed oil to be extremely safe for...
Interview
Goals, ambitions and strategies: The expansion of the EET retail network
Narayan Bhatra, EET CEO Retail, talks with Claudia Weeks, Fuel Oil News Community Content Lead, about the business, its goals and ambitions and its strategies for expansion of its retail...
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Liquid fuel distributors working hard to deliver essential fuels
...Teams in Westminster and Scotland and the Irish Government.” UKIFDA sought and has received from the Department For Transport (DFT) in the UK and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) in...
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Quest Waste Management takes delivery of new RTN-manufactured articulated ADR tanker
The 30,000-litre Articulated ADR Tanker, specifically designed for carrying and transporting hazardous and dangerous liquids will be taking to the road following it’s unveiling at Road Transport Expo earlier this month...
Interview
How Phillips 66 is driving the industry evolution to future fuels
...the long weekend. “It’s one of the great bonuses the UK does offer from time to time,” she enthused. “The bank holidays.” Renee has been UK-based since the start of...
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Oil pipeline repair could take up to four weeks
...said that the pipeline was still undergoing assessment with there being a possible two to four weeks before it will be operational again. In addition to carrying crude oil, FPS is also carries around a third...
Analysis
Analysing the driver recruitment market: Noz Miah of Aim Recruit
...supplies candidates for management roles and personnel for transportation offices and warehouses, as well as for driving and non-driving positions. Claudia Weeks, Community Content Lead, met with Noz Miah, Managing...
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MFG and Euro Garages buy Shell service stations
This week Shell UK accepted offers for the sale of 185 company-owned service stations to selected independent dealers and has exchanged contracts for 158 of these service stations. Through this...
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Greenergy extends apprenticeships
...three and a half days a week learning on the job with his mentor, Tony. Together they conduct routine maintenance inspections and carry out remedial work and safety testing at...
Interview
A career dedicated to fuel
...Fuel Fast and took that instead. “That first job taught me all sorts. I worked out on the road with drivers and in the office in sales. At the time,...