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Kia Venga 1.4 petrol & CRDi EcoDynamics road test

The new Venga uses the Kia small car platform first used on the Soul. Unlike the mini SUV-style Soul, the Venga is a B-segment supermini with mini MPV styling and more interior space than the funky, youth-orientated Soul, and as much space as some bigger, C-segment cars. Kia Venga consumer car reviews [...]

Haulage fleets targeted in new wave of thefts, warns RHA

Hauliers have been hit by a nationwide crime wave of thieves stealing batteries, warns the Road Haulage Association. “Everyone working in the transport industry should be extra vigilant,” said RHA security manager Chrys Rampley. And she urges operators across the industry to report any theft or attempted theft. “Thieves are cutting through the security fences at transport [...]

Mobile phone use at the wheel increases drastically

There has been a big rise in the number of motorists in England using hand-held mobile phones behind the wheel – despite research which shows such behaviour severely impairs reactions times. According to the Department for Transport, the proportion of car drivers using hand-held mobiles increased from 1.1 % to 1.4 % – a 27% leap [...]

Statement: Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda

I, Akio Toyoda, deeply regret the inconvenience and concern caused to our customers and others by our recent recalls of multiple vehicle models across multiple regions. Today, as so many people have expressed their sense of unease, I realised the necessity of asking you all here on short notice to share with you the following. As Toyota [...]

Vermillion vehicle tracking can improve productivity

Vehicle tracking is becoming increasingly popular with companies that manage a fleet of vehicles and brings numerous benefits to fleets of any size. As the market is becoming more competitive with a greater number of companies offering the same or similar services, it is particularly important for companies to operate as effectively and efficiently as [...]

Vermillion vehicle tracking can improve productivity

Arval supports our servicemen and women

The employees of Arval, the leading fleet and fuel management company in Europe, owned by BNP Paribas, raised over £28,000 for charity in 2009 coordinated by a group of elected staff members named the Arval Cares Committee. £2,000 of this total has been raised, via casual dress days, one-off events and a Christmas raffle, for [...]

CFC Solutions get twittering

CFC Solutions, the market leader in the supply of fleet, contract hire and workshop management solutions, has a new web site, which will go live this month; www.cfcsolutions.co.uk will make extensive use of Twitter to keep existing and potential customers up to date on current fleet issues as well as offering improved online support facilities [...]

Mycompanyfleet enables effective recall management

Mycompanyfleet, the fleet software specialist, are aware that not all vehicle recalls are as widely publicised as the recent events in the national and international press. With any vehicles being missed by fleets leading to potentially disastrous consequences it is no surprise that the fleet and automotive arm of global HR software provider NorthgateArinso provides [...]

Call Zebra sign enterprising 3 year deal

Call Zebra, the forward thinking accident management company, has signed a three-year deal with international hire car provider Enterprise Rent-A-Car, which will ensure replacement vehicles for it’s customers throughout the UK mainland. Call Zebra has only been on to the scene since April 2008 however, offering a fresh, transparent approach to accident management, with the emphasis [...]

Lombard: Fleets can save £££ with new VED rates

Lombard, the UK’s largest asset finance company and specialist vehicle management business, is showing how rather than increasing overheads for companies the new Vehicle Excise Duty rates, to be introduced in April, may actually present fleets with the chance to make savings equating to thousands of pounds. Whilst the new rates mean increased lease rental costs [...]

Flexis ensure efficient throughput at leading 3PL

Bowker Group was founded in 1919 and has grown into one of the largest independent third party logistics (3PL) service operators in the North of England. Today, Bowker provides a range of contract distribution and dedicated and shared user warehousing services from three strategically located facilities at Preston, Leyland and Hull. The company has a [...]

Volvo XC60 2009 R-Design road test

Volvo’s sporty take on its XC60 SUV comes with two turbodiesel engine choices or the 282bhp petrol-fuelled 3.2-litre six-cylinder engine used in the T6. The T6 only comes with a five-speed Geartronic automatic gearbox, while the diesels use six-speed manual gearboxes as standard, with the option of an auto at extra cost. For the [...]

Show logistics some love, says FTA

Few sectors can claim to have as significant an impact on our lives as the logistics sector, without which society as we know it would look very different. That’s why the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is asking the logistics sector to celebrate its enormous successes at its inaugural annual dinner, The Logistics Showcase. Jo Tanner of [...]

Round-up: Honda in 2010

CR-V IN THE COMMUNITY – IT’S SNOW PROBLEM Over the snowy period, dealers around the country have been helping their local communities – like knights in shining CR-Vs: Guildford dealer supports local hospital during snowy weather conditions Yeomans Honda Guildford went the extra mile for its local hospital during the recent heavy snow, using the reliable [...]

Comment: Drivers still risking lives for phones

The latest official figures for mobile phone use from the Department for Transport show that drivers are still taking risks with their own lives and those of others, says the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists). Neil Greig, IAM Director of Policy and Research, said: “It is clear that, despite wide publicity on the risks, people are [...]

Citroen launches photo competition to help celebrate the arrival of the DS3

To celebrate the arrival of DS3, Citroën has launched an online competition inviting entrants to upload one photo that best exhibits the individual personality of DS3 along with a brief description of why their photo is so distinctive. The most ‘unique’ image, voted for by members of the public and a panel of jurors, will [...]

Toyota GB has announced further details of its accelerator pedal safety recall programme in the UK

Following yesterday’s confirmation of the Toyota vehicles affected by the recall in the UK, the DVLA is in the process of providing contact details of owners and registered keepers of these vehicles. The DVLA has made this a top priority and is providing Toyota with the required data in two days. Using this information, Toyota will [...]

Rising UK recruitment will boost short term company car leasing in 2010, says Equalease

Rising UK recruitment levels are already providing a boost to short term company car leasing in 2010, says specialist Equalease. A report issued this week by PricewaterhouseCoopers states that 63% of UK firms are looking to take on more staff this year – and Equalease managing director Paul Ashton said that employers were learning that [...]

Comment: Commercial drivers still risking lives for phones, says IAM Fleet and Drive & Survive

The latest official figures for mobile phone use from the Department for Transport (DfT) show that drivers of vans and commercial vehicles are still taking risks with their own lives and those of others, say leading occupational risk companies, IAM Fleet and Drive & Survive. Simon Elstow, Head of Training, said: “It is clear that, [...]

Fuel Cards and Companies

CompareFuelcards.co.uk

Comparefuelcards.co.uk is a one-stop shop to help you find the right fuel card for your business and the right website to buy it from. With Comparefuelcards.co.uk you can compare a range of fuel cards side by side to see which offers everything you need. You can then view the best offers available from multiple websites on each card. You can also compare fuel card websites, read our editor’s reviews and compare the features available on each site. If you're not sure where you can use the fuel cards click on the fuel card site locator tab to view the sites on an interactive map!

The FuelCard People

You'll like the fuelcard people. Because we're friendly and always there for our members. We're dedicated to achieving great savings for them all on all their diesel ( derv ) and petrol needs. More than just savings off their fuel bills: service, savings and security, saving them time and paperwork, too, through great service. And saving them the worry of guarding against fraud. It's a relationship that starts with ensuring you get the right fuel cards to match your business operations. Our fuel cards are accepted at BP, Esso, Shell, Texaco Fastfuel, Total, Q8, Conoco Jet, Gulf, Spot, Murco, CPL and Watson Morrisons, Somerfield service stations and MOTO motorway filling areas as well as on the Diesel Direct and ReD networks. The right fuels, including market leading products like Shell Diesel Extra, and refuelling network, for your vehicles and routes. Let's get together!

TOTALCARD

TOTALCARD – fuel management made beautifully simple

TOTALCARD gives your fleet access to one of the UK’s largest fuel card acceptance networks and you access to simple, online management tools that make controlling and monitoring your fleet and costs easy and less time-consuming.

Petrol Prices.com

Petrol Prices.com is a breath of clean air for motorists who are presently paying the highest ever prices for petrol and diesel. The rising price of fuel spurred Fubra Limited to construct a web site to help UK motorists save money on their motoring. Petrol Prices.com allows users to search for the cheapest petrol in their region swiftly and, if they so wish, receive frequent e-mail alerts to remain constantly updated when the prices change. Petrol Prices.com has petrol prices for over 10,000 stations and receives on average 8,000 daily updates, ensuring their data is accurate and up to date. Petrol Prices.com is the best place to check the price of petrol across stations in your local area and make substantial savings on your motoring.

Abbey Fuel Cards

If you're looking for quality fuel cards at highly competitive rates, then look no further. Drawing from long experience in the fuel card industry, Abbey Fuelcards can offer you great savings on fuel costs EVERY week - as well as unrivalled service support that's customised to your precise requirements. You'll enjoy the quality benefits of major-branded fuel cards such as Shell, Texaco, Diesel Direct and UK Fuels as well as substantial savings on the associated administration costs.

AID Fuel Card Services

Experienced fuel card agents for Shell, Texaco, UK Fuels, Keyfuels and ReD. We offer: FREE price notifications: FREE web access: FREE site matches: FREE TomTom downloads: FREE site directories: Access to 1000's of sites nationwide: Excellent customer service.

Arnold Clark Finance

The Arnold Clark Organisation is the largest independent automotive group in Europe. Established in the 1950s by Sir Arnold Clark, the company now has over 165 retail dealerships with 21 new car franchises. The company is a £2bn turnover business, employing over 8,500 members of staff and selling 200,000 vehicles each year. In addition to car sales, the company has one of the largest service and repair networks in the country, offering servicing, maintenance, fast-fit tyres and exhausts, parts and accessory sales to consumers and businesses. Our Car Rental division operates over 5,000 cars, vans and minibuses at 40 sites in the UK. We also have 34 Accident Repair centres, approved by most leading insurers. Our insurance division provides car, travel, house and pet insurance.

Autogas 2000 Ltd

Autogas 2000 Ltd is a family owned company, specialising for nearly 30 years in the conversion of petrol motor vehicles to LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) and CNG (Compressed Natural Gas). It is the aim of Autogas 2000 Ltd to offer high quality cost effective solutions to the motorist with particular regard to today's environmental awareness and rising fuel prices. Our conversions meet the highest standards and we are approved installers by the LP Gas Association. The Autogas 2000 Ltd customer base includes several public and private sector companies including Local Authorities, the Police Service, bp autogas fleet along with many thousands of private customers. The company prides itself on exceptional customer services and will treat all enquiries with equal interest and care and will endevour to respond to any mailed enquiry within 24 hours.

Be Fuelcards Ltd

Be Fuelcards is an independent agent for BP fuelcards with a wide range of fuelling solutions throughout the UK and Europe. Our customer base ranges from small businesses using a single site, to large multinational companies with hundreds of vehicles, drawing fuel throughout our comprehensive site network. Whether your aim is to reduce costs, improve administration, or both, we have a fuel card solution for your business.

BP

BP is one of the world's largest energy companies, providing its customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, retail services and petrochemicals products for everyday items. BP is one of the largest integrated oil companies in the world, with an estimated global market share of around 3% of oil & gas production and 4% of refining capacity in the major global markets in which we operate. Graphic on the growing use of biofuels for transportation. Helping new technologies emerge BP is forming partnerships with academia and joint ventures with businesses to develop advanced technologies to boost the use of biofuels.

businessfuelcards.co.uk

Whether you run a large fleet, or a small business, keeping the receipts and filling out the expense account takes time and management. Business Fuel Card accounts help you manage your fuel expense with ease and keep track of your fleet . Fuel cards are accepted 24/7 at most service stations nationwide and if you apply online you get BIG discounts! Apply for a fuel card online now!

BWOC Ltd

BWOC is one of the foremost independent suppliers of both fuel and diesel fuel cards in the country. With the company being family founded we pride ourselves on quality of service and customer relationship. Having a strong independent parentage enables us to offer the competitive pricing demanded within the fuel industry. Our product portfolio includes: nationwide fuel cards, commercial and industrial supply, retail garage supply, domestic distributor supply, leaded four star supply. BWOC has spent the last 10 years under the wing of North West Europe's largest oil trader, Mabanaft. This has allowed us to load fuel out of more than a dozen terminals nationwide and to offer supplies to the whole country at the same high standard as that enjoyed throughout the South West for over twenty years. BWOC has become one of the most established fuel card suppliers in the nation, log on today and start saving on your fuel now!

CBVC Vehicle Management Ltd

CBVC Vehicle Management Ltd (CBVC) are a leading independent provider of vehicle management services; improving the efficiency and effectiveness of client vehicle operations, leading to enhanced business performance and profitability. Since 1998, we have worked closely with a wide range of businesses operating between 25 and 1,000 vehicles, providing cars and light commercial vehicles of every make and model alongside expert fleet management advice that gets results. Whatever the requirements – from selecting the right vehicle, choosing the appropriate funding method, maintenance and operational management through to sale and disposal – we work closely with clients to ensure that our services and solutions fit perfectly.

Central Fuel Card

The ESSO Card, Keep your business moving. The Esso Card offers a simple, efficient and profitable solution for your fuel management system. Extensive UK site coverage along major routes, pump based pricing, security restrictions and management features, are just a few advantages that the Esso Card provides for your business. Whether you are running a fleet that consists of trucks, coaches, cars or vans, Central Fuel Card can offer a tailored solution to suit your fuel needs. Contact Us on Tel: 0845 456 1400 Fax: 0845 456 1700 Email: info@fuelcards.co.uk

CH Jones Group

Our premise and promise are the same as they've ever been. In short, Keyfuels will reduce your fuel management costs. Keyfuels has a card to fit all types and sizes of fleet and can be used anywhere throughout our large, independant UK site networks. There is the traditional Keyfuels Bunker Card for larger fleets, the Keyfuels Fleet Card for a cost effective bunker and retail combination and Diesel Direct is for smaller fleets. Whatever your fuel management needs we have a card for you. In 2000 we developed and launched the fully interactive service www.efuels.co.uk this was a first for the fuel card industry. efuels provides customers with access to a range of services, that include card management, transaction management and site network enquiries. Keyfuels share the tools, expertise, knowledge and information to help you to become more efficient and reduce your fuel costs. To deliver this we offer a range of solutions to fit your needs.

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Concept Serviceplan

Concept Serviceplan offer a wide range of fixed cost maintenance and fleet management solutions. Services include vehicle servicing, tyres, RAC breakdown recovery, RAC accident management, fuel cards and relief vehicles. Quotations for service, maintenance, repair tyre contracts are available instantly on-line.

ConocoPhillips Ltd

In the United Kingdom, ConocoPhillips has offices in Warwick, London, Aberdeen, the Humber Refinery, the Teesside Oil Terminal and the Theddlethorpe Gas Terminal. It also has a supply base office at Great Yarmouth. Throughout the UK, ConocoPhillips markets fuels under the JET brand. Our network of dealer-owned distributors supply directly to the domestic, farming and light industry markets. Through these 400 or so independently-operated service stations, Jet markets quality fuels and lubricants at competitive prices, including Autogas at selected sites. ConocoPhillips Limited is also an established supplier of bulk fuels, including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), to the commercial, aviation and marine industries.

Countrywide Fuel Cards

Countrywide Fuel Cards offers fuel management solutions for all drivers, from fleet cars to HGVs. We offer BP fuel cards as we believe their combination of extensive network, competitive prices, comprehensive management reports and flexible card options is the best in the business.

CPL Petroleum

CPL Petroleum is part of the UK's largest independent distributor of petroleum products, delivering billions of litres to businesses and homes each year. We have a number of locations spread across the UK, providing genuine national coverage. But because each depot is its own individual operation, with a clear commitment to service and an in-depth understanding of local market needs, we enjoy strong relationships with our customers. As a significant player in the market, we are able to source our fuel from all the major refiners in the UK. This means our central buying team can negotiate the best prices for our customers on any given day. CPL Petroleum also delivers to independent petrol retailers who trade under the UK Petroleum brand, providing a service to local communities across the country.

Croft Fuels

Croft Fuels Ltd is the largest independent fuel card provider in the UK. Croft Fuels Ltd started in business well over twenty years ago, and the Croft fuel card is accepted in over one thousand sites throughout the UK. When you choose a Croft fuel card with zero liability, the customer's liability ends as soon as the card is reported missing, unlike so many other fuel cards. The Croft fuel card gives enormous benefits over on the road re-fuelling, least of all a cheaper price. The Croft fuel card cannot be cloned, and offers management information that is second to none. Here at Croft our business philosophy is simple, to give the customer, by way of a fuel card, the most competitive prices all the time, and to get it right first time, every time.

CSC Group

CSC Group is one of the UK & Ireland's leading suppliers of fuel cards and other card services to all types of business & the transport industry, offering its ever-expanding customer base personal attention, unrivalled levels of customer service and excellent value for money. CSC Fuel Cards can be tailored to be vehicle or driver specific, depending on the requirements of the individual customer. The cards can include the registration of the vehicle, or the drivers' name, whichever is appropriate. Importantly only fuel can be drawn on these cards.

Diesel Fleet Services

Diesel Fleet Services provides the most cost effective, efficient and convenient solution for your vehicles. Whether you are a sole trader or you operate a fleet of HGVs, our dedicated account managers will listen and assess your needs, offer independent and innovative advice, to ensure your business receives a tailor made service that exceeds your expectations.

DKV Euro Service UK Ltd

Fuel card for fuel in the UK and Europe. Efficiency, transparency and reliability - these are our guiding principles and the principles we use as the leading service providers on the roads of Europe. The DKV Card can now be used at more than 33,000 filling stations. DKV Euro Service also help customers with the otherwise time-consuming task of obtaining refunds of VAT paid on transactions abroad. Finally, we provide comprehensive advice and offer evaluation tools that help you save both time and money. You break down and need assistance? We're there to help! As a DKV Card holder, you can call on the services of our DKV Truck Service round the clock. As well as providing on-the-spot emergency assistance, we offer those who've broken down a wide range of other services in 29 countries.

Europlus Services Ltd

With over 30 years experience in the UK & European haulage sector, Europlus Services Ltd has the expertise to help your company save money & make money, worry free. Our Euro-Diesel fuel card is one of the few diesel cards in the current market to offer large discounts right across our UK & European network. With 800 sites in the UK & over 800 sites on the continent, we are confident that you will find the Euro-Diesel fuel card an extremely useful tool for your company. Contact us today to find out more about our range of services.

euroShell Card

Shell Card and euroShell Card are the fuel cards for businesses of all sizes, from car fleets through to professional road transport companies. Over 850 Shell stations in the UK and more than 10,000 sites in Europe provide Shell quality fuels and service. Whether your fleet is large or small, national or international, you'll have quality fuel at a wide network, tighter control and better online management information, to drive down fleet cost, reduce admin and exclude fraud. Visit www.euroShell.com

F Peart and Co Ltd

F. Peart & Co. Ltd, was established in 1923 when Fred Peart began a coal merchant business in Hartlepool. The business grew rapidly and in 1966 it diversified into fuel oil as the market took off. Three generations later, the company is still wholly owned by the Peart family and it is now the North East's largest independent oil distributor, delivering over 120 million litres of fuel oil a year. The company now also specialises in lubricants, fuel cards and heating services as well as operating a successful fencing division. All the products we sell come from a variety of leading brands to ensure that you get quality products and competitive prices. Our suppliers include Petroplus, Castrol, Shell, Total, Titan Tanks, Harlequin, Balmoral and Worcester.

Fuel Cards Online

Welcome to Fuel Cards Online. Being committed to the Fuel Card market we found that no one-card issuer could provide a comprehensive network to best suit all of the different types of operators. With that in mind FuelCards Online decided that six major fuel card issuers (BP, Shell, Esso, Texaco, Diesel Direct and ReD) would be utilised to facilitate the different sectors of the fuel card market. Our fuel cards are unique in linking major retail networks with an independent network of truckstops to give over 5,500 sites nationwide. We offer the largest site network of its kind in the UK.

Fuel Supermarket Limited

Fuel Supermarket helps you compare diesel and petrol prices - find cheapest fuel cards for cheapest diesel and petrol prices for your business. In just four steps this free, easy-to-use service will find the fuelcard that best matches your business needs.

Fuelcards.com

Fuelcards.com, part of CSC Group, is one of the major providers of fuel cards to the UK transport industry. On Fuelcards.com you will find UK fuel card solutions to suit your specific business needs, whether you are a small owner operator with a few cars or a multinational company with hundreds of trucks in your fleet. We supply fuel cards for Ireland, too, or anywhere in Europe.

Fuelling Services Limited

Fuelling Services supply Texaco Fastfuel fuel cards to all types of business' from sole traders to multi-nationals. Fuel cards provide a simple mechanism for businesses to manage and control their spending on diesel and petrol. Most of our customers use their fuel cards for diesel only, but the fuel card can be used to purchase diesel, petrol, LPG and lube oils. The Fastfuel network covers the country and can be used at approximately 1500 sites. Invoices are itemised to show details of transactions and include Card Number, Location, Date, Time, Type, Volume, Vehicle Registration and Mileage (if requested). Invoices are VAT approved and can be used to reclaim VAT.

Husk UK Ltd

Providing commercial vehicle services since 1901 Husk UK Ltd is one of the UK’s leading fuel card providers. Our fuel cards offer discounted fuel nationwide that enables you to save money. We also provide a commercial vehicle maintenance and emergency repairs service, carried out by experienced professionally trained staff. MAN accredited, body shop for unit and trailer maintenance

Inter City Fuels

At InterCity Fuels, we aim to simplify your working day, and we believe Shell is the perfect partner to help us deliver first class service, high quality products and competitive fuel prices. Whether you run a fleet of diesel only or both diesel and petrol vehicles, InterCity Fuels can provide a fuel card solution for your business. You also benefit from comprehensive management reports, online account management, flexible card options and a range of security features. Interest free credit and favourable payment arrangements ensure your working capital is not tied up in your fuel tanks! If your business requires pan-European coverage, the euroShell CRT International Card offers access to an extensive network, plus added benefits.

International Diesel Service Ltd

International Diesel Service (IDS) is a business dedicated to the fuelling needs of long haul and international road transport companies. As one of Europe’ s leading fuel-card suppliers, the IDS network offers 600 strategically placed and competitively priced filling locations across all major road routes in Europe. Key locations cover frontiers and important transport and trading centres. The sites are open 24 hours per day and are easily accessible for trucks. One of the main features of the IDS fuel card is security. All IDS sites are fully automated and each IDS card is allocated a unique PIN code that can only be used for the purchase of diesel and lubricants. This ensures the potential for fraud is minimised. Special procedures are in place to handle lost or stolen cards providing yet further protection from fraud.

Millennium Gold Oils Ltd

Millennium Gold Oils are specialists in supplying low-cost fuel cards and high quality lubricants to businesses across the UK. We provide fuel cards for retail garage networks or commercial sites & truckstops, these networks cover the UK, Eire and Europe. We can also deliver top quality lubricants to your door, with no delivery charge. Experienced in the oil industry since 1974, we can provide you with products and services that we believe are simply the best available. If you run trucks, coaches, buses, vans, cars or even vintage and classic vehicles or racing cars, we are you one-stop-shop for all your fuel an lubricant needs.

Morgan Fuels Direct

Save on your diesel costs - Morgan Fuel Cards that cover over 1300 filling Stations and truck stops throughout the UK & Ireland, plus an extra 18,000 sites across Europe. Competitive weekly prices.

Pendragon Contracts

Pendragon Contracts seek to offer the total automotive leasing solution to all sectors of the market. Pendragon Contracts are a UK national leasing company with in excess of 24,000 vehicles on the fleet that offers products and services to limited companies, PLCs and private individuals, as well as brokers and dealer partners. We offer a complete service, from consultation to disposal and everything in between, to companies with fleets of any size, from small local businesses to large national corporations, based on any type of vehicles from compact cars to LCVs. Once we have sourced and funded your vehicles, our fleet management service starts. We offer this as either a fully comprehensive service, or you can simply cherry pick the services you require. All of our services are also available to customers with LCV only or a mixture of LCV and car fleets.

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ReD Fuel Cards (Europe) Ltd

ReD Fuel Cards (Europe) is a specialist supplier of fuel cards, independent fuel bunkering and integrated fuel management to commercial vehicle operators. We are one of Europe’s market leaders with a proven track record and 20+ years experience.

Ribble Fuel Oils

Ribble Fuel Oils was established in 1967 and has become one of the largest family owned fuel companies in the North West built purely on service and good value. We are continuing to expand and have invested heavily in the Environmental improvements in the depot to ensure we keep offering the best price and the best service available today. We will never be beaten on service! Ribble Fuel Oils can offer a wide range of products and services some of which are: Company fuel accounts, National Fuel Cards, Diesel Bunkering Scheme, Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel, Gas Oil (35 Sec), Kerosene (28 Sec), Low Sulphur Burning Oil, Premium Paraffin, Petrol Deliveries, A wide range of lubricants and technical advice, 7 day a week delivery service.

Servitir

Servitir is an independent transport services company with offices in both the UK and Spain. We provide UK fuel cards as well as fuel cards for Europe which offer the best prices available to transport companies in the UK and Europe. Our European road toll cards offer a comprehensive coverage for all the European motorways. Servitir is a market leader in the recovery of European VAT, TIPP and tax consultancy. Our service gives you online access to your European VAT claims, providing you with the information you need to help manage your cash flow more effectively. We have spent a great deal of time and investment in ensuring that our service is as transparent, efficient and cost effective as possible. Foreign VAT can account for 15-25% of your costs when doing business abroad. We can help you recover the VAT on these costs quickly and cheaply.

Smartdiesel Ltd

Smartdiesel is the new way to buy diesel for the professional transport operator.Smartdiesel customers benefit from a unique open pricing system where all customers pay the same highly competitive price week after week.Prices are emailed to customers every week and further reductions are possible through our unique loyalty scheme.

The Fuel Card Group Ltd

The Fuelcard Company UK Ltd

As one of the largest commercial fuel card resellers in the UK we enjoy partnerships with most large fuelling networks including Shell, Esso, Texaco and Keyfuels (the largest fuel network of its kind in the UK). Our clients will confirm the fact that we are focused on providing you with the best possible service and the most suitable fuel card for your needs. We deliver tailored and competitive solutions to better manage business fleets of all sizes. Give one of the team a call and we’ll find a way to save you money and advise you on our added security, flexible credit terms and available discounts. All fuel cards have a selection of security features, including signature checking (in the same way as debit or credit cards), vehicle registration tracking, limited liability in case of theft or loss and restricted use – for fuel alone (saving YOU the cost of the ‘little’ extras).

The FuelCard People

TOTALCARD

Transport 09: Connections through Investment

Transport 09: Connections through Investment, the National Transport Conference will focus on the significant investment being made by the government. Find out how planned improvements in our transport infrastructure will join up the country through reliable, integrated transport links whilst also addressing the issue of sustainable transport initiatives. Speakers include Secretary of State for the Department for Transport; Michele Dix, Managing Director Planning - Transport for London; Graham Dalton, Chief Executive - Highways Agency and Bill Emery, Chief Executive - Office of Rail Regulation. When: Thursday 17th September Where: QEII Conference Centre, London

World LP Gas Association

The World LP Gas Association is the authoritative, global voice for LP Gas. It promotes the use of LP Gas worldwide to help foster a cleaner, healthier and more prosperous world. The WLPGA offers a number of services to members of the association. With 175 members spread across 90 countries, the World LP Gas Association is the global voice for the LP Gas industry. It represents the interests of private and public companies from the entire LP Gas value chain under one umbrella. The WLPGA provides a platform for the exchange of best practices and statistics among its members. Its Annual World Forum, with hundreds of visitors, up to 700 delegates and 40 exhibitors is just one example.

The latest road tests

Kia Venga - The new Venga uses the Kia small car platform first used on the Soul. Unlike the mini SUV-style Soul, the Venga is a B-segment supermini with mini MPV styling and more interior space than the funky, y [...]

Volvo XC60 - The XC60 R-Design comes in standard and SE trims, both of which provide a plethora of standard equipment to feel every inch the luxury SUV. With strong residual values, competitive pricing and Volvo’s [...]

Volvo C70 - The Volvo C70 may not have the kudos of an Audi A5 Cabrio or BMW 3-Series Convertible, but the Swede is cheaper to buy, insure, service and run. Most buyers of the C70 opt for the 2.0-litre turbodiese [...]

Volvo C30 - The Volvo C30 is one of those cars that many buyers have made up their mind they are going to own long before they ever set foot near a Volvo dealership. Its distinctive good looks are even more appea [...]

Kia Sorento - The old Sorento was a tough 4x4 workhorse that could tow a laden horse box up Ben Nevis, almost. But seeking broader appeal the all-new 7-seater Sorento is comfier, quieter, more family orientated and [...]

Fiat Punto Evo - The word Evo is usually associated with high-performance cars such as the Mitsubishi Lancer, or editions of the BMW M3 and Lancia Delta Integrale. However, in what initially seems like a brave move, F [...]

The latest traffic information

East Midlands motorway and trunk road works programme – Monday 8 to Sunday 14 February 2010

M1 JUNCTION 25 TO JUNCTION 28 WIDENING ONGOING – JUNCTION 25 TO JUNCTION 26 The north and southbound carriageways continue to be reduced to three narrow lanes with no hard shoulder and a 50mph speed limit from Junction 25 to 26. Monday 8 Night/Tuesday 9 Morning No further restrictions except in emergencies Tuesday 9 Night/Wednesday [...]

Work to Improve Culverts and Clear Vegetation on the A30 and A38 in Cornwall and Devon

A £1 million programme of works to re-line culverts and clear overgrown vegetation is due to take place during February. Areas where work will take place are Launceston, Cheriton Bishop, Tedburn St Mary and Exeter on the A30 and Liskeard and Ashbuton on the A38. Although most of the work will take place during the [...]

A19 Killingworth to Wallsend road surface repair works

The Highways Agency will be carrying out road surface repair works on the A19 between Killingworth (junction with the A1056) and Wallsend (junction with the A186) to repair the surface of the road. The work will require the closures of the A19 westbound entry slip road at Killingworth and the A19 westbound carriageway. In order [...]

Yorkshire and the Humber roadworks update – Saturday 6 to Friday 12 February

M1, Junction 33 (Catcliffe) to Junction 34 (Tinsley), south and west of Rotherham Slight delays are expected on the M1 between Junction 33 (Catcliffe) and Junction 34 (Tinsley) due to central reservation barrier works. There will be various lane closures, hard shoulder running, narrow lanes and a 50 mph speed restriction northbound and southbound between [...]

West Midlands motorway and trunk roads maintenance programme 8-14 February 2010

M6 Junction 8 (M6 / M6 Interchange Ray Hall) to Junction 10 (Walsall) The northbound M6 between junctions 8 and junction 10 will be closed overnight from 10.00pm on Monday 8 February to 5.30am on Tuesday 9 February for the installation of overhead signage as part of the Birmingham Box Managed Motorways scheme. A diversion [...]

Border Gateway gets Makeover

A £122,000 Highways Agency project to spruce up one of England’s gateways with Scotland is underway on the M6 in Cumbria. More than £200,000 is also being spent in the area to improve two slip roads at Junction 45 following the completion of the extension of the M6 along what was the A74 more than [...]

Safety upgrade for A2 between Brenley Corner and Dover

Thousands of road studs, or cat’s eyes, on the A2 in Kent are to be replaced, offering improved safety for the 25,000 drivers who use the road every day. The Highways Agency will fit 26,000 new studs on the A2 from Brenley Corner, where the A2 meets the M2, and Dover. The work is part [...]

North East roadworks update – 6th February – 12th February

A1M Junction 61, County Durham Slight delays are expected on the A1M between junctions 61 and 60 for bridge repair works. There will be a 24 hour lane closure southbound. The works will take place until March. A1M Junction 60, County Durham Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1M at [...]

Weekly Summary of Roadworks in M25 Sphere – 04/02/2010

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work All of the following work is dependant on suitable weather conditions. M25 Widening M25 Junction 16 The link roads leading from the M40 in both directions to the M25 clockwise will be closed overnight from 10.00pm to 05.30am from Wednesday 03 February 2010 until Thursday [...]

Safety Cameras to Improve A66 Safety

Work on a Highways Agency scheme to cut accidents along a popular tourist route in Cumbria is to begin on Saturday (February 6). Average speed cameras, normally used to reduce speed through roadworks, are being installed permanently for the first time anywhere along the A66 to ensure road users comply with the existing 50mph speed [...]

Managed Motorways work on the M6 North of Birmingham

Highways Agency will close sections of the M6 overnight on 5 and 6 February in order to remove existing overhead gantries, in readiness to install new gantries, signs and signals for the Managed Motorways scheme. From 10pm on Friday 5 February to 8am on Saturday 6 February the northbound M6 will be closed between Junctions [...]

Weekly Summary of Roadworks in Kent & Sussex – 03/02/2010

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work All of the following work is dependant on suitable weather conditions. A27 Worthing to Brighton Street Lighting There will be overnight (8pm – 6am) narrow lanes with a mobile lane closure on one carriageway at a time at two locations on the A27 at Sussex [...]

Weekly Roundup of Roadworks in Surrey, Hampshire, South Oxfordshire and South Berkshire – 03/02/2010

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work All of the following work is dependant on suitable weather conditions. M4 between Baydon & Membury Service Station Phase two of the maintenance work is continuing on the M4 between Baydon and Membury Service Station, to harden the central reserve and replace the current steel [...]

Dates announced for road closures as part of £10 million M1 resurfacing in Northamptonshire

The Highways Agency is giving road users advance warning of forthcoming road closures on the M1 in Northamptonshire. The closures are necessary as part of the £10 million programme to resurface ten and a half miles of the southbound carriageway between junction 18 and junction 16, and three miles of the northbound carriageway between J16 [...]

Dedicated A56 Lane to Ease M65 Congestion

Work to provide a dedicated ‘free flow’ lane to help drivers joining the A56 from the M65 in Lancashire is underway. The Highways Agency is spending £760,000 on the segregated left turn lane on the westbound carriageway at Junction 8 of the motorway at Hapton between Accrington and Burnley. It will improve safety for drivers joining [...]

Overnight closures on A1 in North Yorkshire for maintenance works

The Highways Agency is carrying out safety repair work on the A1 between Dishforth and Catterick, starting on Tuesday 2nd February for 6 nights. Work will be carried out overnight between 8pm and 6am during which time it will be necessary to have carriageway and lane closures at different stages throughout the works: - Tuesday 2nd and [...]

Work begins to widen A19 slip road in Sunderland

The Highways Agency is carrying out works to widen the southbound exit slip road from the A19 at its junction with the A690 in Sunderland. The work is required to accommodate additional vehicles which are predicted to use this slip road following the completion of the Rainton Bridge development in Houghton-le-Spring. The work will start on [...]

Boost for Cumbria Economy in £1.26m Barrier Scheme

Work on a new concrete safety barrier along the M6 in Cumbria – accelerated for delivery as part of the Department for Transport’s £700 million fiscal stimulus package – is to begin later this month. The £1.26m Highways Agency scheme is taking place on a three-mile stretch between junctions 40 and 41 of the motorway [...]

Appleby By-pass Bridges Scheme to Start

A £280,000 Highways Agency scheme to repair bridges along the Appleby by-pass in Cumbria will get underway this month. The repairs start on Monday, February 15, and are expected to be completed before the end of March. The Highways Agency is taking the opportunity to do several schemes in one set of roadworks to minimise inconvenience to [...]

East Midlands motorway and trunk road works programme – Monday 1 to Sunday 7 February 2010

M1 JUNCTION 25 TO JUNCTION 28 WIDENING ONGOING – JUNCTION 25 TO JUNCTION 26 The north and southbound carriageways continue to be reduced to three narrow lanes with no hard shoulder and a 50mph speed limit from Junction 25 to 26. Monday 1 Night/Tuesday 2 Morning Southbound reduced to a single lane in some places overnight 10pm to 5am [...]

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