PTV, a provider of geographical and logistical software components based in Germany, have supplied global mapping for Microlise, a leading transport management solutions provider, since 2005. Using PTV’s Developer Components, PTV integrates into Microlise’s revolutionary Map Client providing users with visibility of their vehicles, wherever they are in the world. Soon to be released,…
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Due to customer demand, Microlise have introduced a brand new trailer tracking solution. This small, rugged & water-proof battery backed unit can either be charged up from the AC mains, attached to the asset or trailer and left to report in periodically or connected to a DC supply on the Trailer – for example, the…
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As reported in this months Van User magazine, Tesco.com is taking delivery of 795 Iveco light commercials. The online supermarket shopping subsidiary will become one of the UK’s largest operators of the daily AGile automated manual Gearbox, as the order includes 770 daily 35S11 vans equipped with the transmission. The firm has also taken 25…
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Microlise’s MTU3 Tracking & Telematics device now comes with full zone 2 ATEX certification. Like many Telematics solutions providers, Microlise have been installing their MTU3 (Microlise Tracking Unit 3) devices into Petrochemical tankers in compliance with the Energy Institute guidelines for many years – this means that vehicles can be tracked apart from when the…
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The shortlist for the Fleet Driver of the Year category of the Motor Transport Awards 2010 has been announced. Congratulations to all three drivers who are as follows: David Elliott, Suckling Transport Steve Ward, TNT Express Services UK & Ireland Paul Fullwood, Wincanton Microlise will now be analysing driver performance…
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Following a successful trial in Slovakia in late 2009, Tesco have now awarded a contract to Microlise, which will see a roll out of Microlise Transport Management Solutions to their store delivery operations throughout Central Europe, Asia and the USA. This implementation will give Tesco’s distribution operations visibility across many of the geographical areas in…
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Every year the Telematics Awards recognises and celebrates the key companies that are driving the industry forward and pushing the boundaries in GPS technology. Microlise have been selected as a finalist for the Industry Newcomer Award for their Crew Chief offering (part of the Ford Work Solutions products). Organised by Telematics Update, the finalists for…
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With just days to go before the closing date to enter the Motor Transport Awards 2010, fleet operators are being urged to put forward their top driver for the new Fleet Driver of the Year award sponsored by Microlise The fleet driver will be chosen on a range of criteria, including fuel efficiency, safety record,…
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The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders will run a half-day seminar on telematics’ role in cutting fuel use, costs and CO2 emissions for van operators. Van traffic is up by 40% over the last ten years and vans now account for about 13% of UK vehicle miles, so they make a big contribution to…
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