Government To Create 50,000 New HGV Driver Tests Per Year
The testing process for HGV drivers is to be streamlined by government and is expected to make up to 50,000 more tests available…
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Delivering Operational Efficiency Through Effective Planning
The Microlise Planning & Optimisation solution can provide fleet managers with the capacity to dramatically reduce the time taken to create a plan while drastically improving the quality of the output which has become more critical as we search for ever faster and more efficient delivery models…
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Showcasing Data & Fleet Analytics Defence Solution at DSEI 2021
We will be demonstrating the capability of the Microlise Defence & Security solution and outlining how data and fleet analytics, edge technology, & IIoT end-to-end connectivity is spanning the functional areas and powering increased logistics, engineering, and people & equipment support at DSEI 2021, from the 14-17th September at the Excel, London.
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Driver Shortage An Economy-wide Issue Says Logistics UK & BRC
In a joint open letter to secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy (BEIS) about the current HGV driver shortage, Logistics UK and BRC urges government to provide a clear road map and tangible support to ensure shops and stores can continue to provide what the country needs every day…
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RHA Suggests That Planned Driver Strike Action Later This Month Would Be ‘Counterproductive’
The reaction from drivers and from Industry bodies to a suggested driver strike on 23 August has been mixed with many urging caution as the move could cause further turmoil in an already challenging environment…
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Product Release 21.7
A number of improvements and system enhancements have been added to support our customers as summer activity continues to ramp up. The expansion of email notifications to help combat the risk of late arrivals to sites, increased visibility of stock movements on vehicles, and several smaller usability improvements are just a few of the recent…
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72% Of Operators Would Exit Contracts If Urban Regulations Became Too Costly
In a recent survey nearly three quarters (72%) of fleet operators stated that they would exit a contract if the cost of urban regulations became too high to absorb…
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Empowering Drivers With Telematics Performance Data
Deploying a successful telematics solution hinges on identifying the right solution for your needs – and on providing the information and support your drivers need to embrace it…
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Sofa Specialist DFS Introduces Fleet Of VW Transporters Fitted With Microlise
Following positive results across its customer delivery fleet, sofa specialists, DFS is deploying the Microlise Fleet & Vehicle Telematics and safety solution across its new fleet of vans for service managers…
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Product Release 21.6
Our Gateway Release 21.6 includes a range of system enhancements, including future-proofing, as the depth and scope of our product range continues to grow…
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Commercial Motors Research Highlights Shortage Of HGV Drivers As Critical Concern
There is a current estimated shortfall of 70,000 HGV drivers. The Road Haulage Association said the crisis has been triggered by multiple factors such as Brexit, which has led to a reduction in the number of European truckers on our roads and to Covid, which has mean that no new HGV drivers have been trained…
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