Certas News

Government, industry and the wider supply chain remain resolute in the quest to make a positive contribution to the ongoing air quality issue. However, it must be acknowledged that low levels of uptake for alternative fuels are first and foremost a commercial challenge. Without an incentive to transition, the business case for investing in the […]

Lorry drivers nationwide are facing increasing difficulties when it comes to finding a safe and secure place to park. While the number of vehicles parked overnight has risen by 36%, the amount of on-site spaces (located in lorry parks including Motorway Service Areas) only increased by 14%. With 1,411 additional overnight spaces required immediately to […]

Clean Air Day is the UK’s largest annual air pollution campaign, inviting the public to find out more about air quality and how we can make the air cleaner for everyone. This Clean Air Day, we’re excited to launch our Alternative Fuels Guide, which aims to help UK businesses understand today’s new and evolving alternative energy […]

Go Plant Fleet Services are committed to improving the air quality in London and Birmingham, as they transition from traditional diesel to cleaner-burning, GTL (Gas To Liquid) Fuel in their road sweeper fleet. Trials will take place in London and Birmingham over a six-month period starting in July 2019. Supplied in the UK by Certas […]

Certas Energy, the UK’s leading independent distributor of fuels and lubricants, welcomed lorry drivers and local dignitaries to the official opening of its new refuelling site at the popular ‘fechan Truckstop (Eardley International). The bunker promises increased speed and efficiency, as well as convenience for drivers.  The ribbon cutting ceremony was overseen by MP for Dumfriesshire, […]

Pupils at Ysgol Cybi in Holyhead are helping raise awareness of road safety after being invited to participate in a poster competition by Certas Energy, the UK’s largest independent distributor of fuel and lubricants.  The competition, which challenged pupils to design a poster to highlight the need for safer lorry driving in the local area, […]

Certas Energy will be at Plantworx 2019, the UK’s dedicated construction equipment event, to showcase how its range of fuel and lubricant management solutions can fuel safety, security and productivity on construction sites. Maintaining a reliable supply of fuel and complete visibility over stocks is essential to keeping construction sites moving. As a specialist provider […]

On 9th May 2019, a new UK regulation will come into effect that ends a 15-year exemption for fuel bowsers that don’t meet ADR road carriage requirements. Here we explain why the new rules are coming into place, what they mean and how businesses can stay compliant. Why were the new rules introduced? In 2004, […]

With air pollution regularly exceeding legal limits across the UK, the transport sector is under increasing pressure to reduce levels of harmful local emissions.  AdBlue® is essential for ensuring certain engines comply with legal emissions standards and is a basic operational requirement for Euro 5 and Euro 6 vehicles. Without it, transport businesses could be putting […]

Certas Energy, the UK’s leading independent distributor of fuels and lubricants, has recently opened a new bunker refuelling site at the popular ‘fechan Truckstop (Eardley International) in Scotland. The site is located at Junction 19 of the A74(M)motorway at Ecclefechan, and promises to be a significant addition to the UK’s strategic road and refuelling network. […]