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We start our series of National Apprenticeship Week posts with the latest HGV Driver Apprentice to join the business, meet Liz.  Liz joined us in December 2021, read to find out what attracted Liz to undertake a driver Apprenticeship with Certas Energy and her experience so far…. “Before joining Certas Energy I worked at a […]

Like all apprentices across the business, our driver apprentices are highly valued.  With the driver programme, the expert training is very hands-on and colleagues in the depots work closely with the apprentices to support them.  We hear from Depot Operations Supervisor, Glynn to hear how driver apprentices have supported the busy depot in Coleshill.  “The […]

Yesterday, we heard from Depot Operations Supervisor, Glynn, who talked about the impact driver apprentices have on their busy depot. Today we meet Driver Scott. Scott joined Certas Energy in Jan 2020 and is now fully qualified, hear what he has to say about his experience: “I enjoyed the whole concept of the apprenticeship program […]

Continuing its programme of investment into UK logistics and haulage infrastructure, Certas Energy, part of FTSE 100-listed DCC plc, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Haven Service Station at the Port of Felixstowe. As Britain’s biggest and busiest container port, Felixstowe handles over 4 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) a year. Haven Service Station […]

Efficient fuel management is crucial for running a construction site successfully, and it becomes even more important during the winter months. Colder weather can cause issues like machinery malfunctions and delivery delays, as well as potential damage to fuel tanks and contamination of the fuel itself. However, improved fuel management through a combination of smart […]

Managing costs during the busy winter period can pose additional difficulties for transport operators, with fleets facing greater demand and tight deadlines. Plus, supply chain issues and a growing body of regulations aimed at reducing emissions are increasing pressure on UK businesses, making it difficult to predict delivery times and quantities. Under these challenging conditions, […]

When the temperatures drop during winter, it’s important to remember to monitor the health of your fuel supply. Neglecting fuel supplies during the winter months could result in costly issues and productivity disruptions, which is particularly unwanted during projects with tight timescales. To make sure your fuel is prepared for the colder temperatures, additives are […]

Being on the road all year round, hauliers will be the first to testify how bitterly cold the UK weather can get. But there’s more to winter preparation than warm clothing and a hot thermos. The cold weather can have serious impacts on unprepared vehicles, causing fuel issues that could stop your fleet from heading […]

After almost two weeks of discussion, collaboration and policymaking, the agenda for decarbonisation has been set at COP26, as global political and business leaders make new commitments for achieving Net Zero. Read on for highlights from the event, along with key takeaways from the COP26 conference that every Certas Energy customer needs to know. Fuelling […]

From 1 April 2022, many UK businesses will no longer be entitled to use rebated red diesel fuel for commercial reasons, including transport, power generation and heating. This significantly impacts certain industries in particular, such as construction and infrastructure. Certas Energy’s ongoing blog post series explains everything customers need to know about the upcoming changes. […]