Britain’s hauliers have joined with partners to help ex-service veterans that are struggling with health problems, homelessness or crime, become truck drivers. The scheme, called ‘Road to Logistics’, is to create a national training programme to attract new talent from areas of society where ‘individuals need help and support’. The scheme involves charity Care After…
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Watch what happened at the Microlise Transport Conference last month, when Motortransport.co.uk chaired a debate between seven of the eight major truck manufacturers, who were looking ahead to what the market holds for all in road transport in 2020. The debate includes a wide-ranging session of hot topics such as autonomous trucks; alternative fuels and the EU referendum.…
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A new not-for-profit organisation called Road to Logistics has been formed with the aim of addressing the professional driver shortfall, whilst supporting those in society who may need a helping hand. The organisation, launched today at the Microlise Transport Conference, is a close collaboration between Microlise Executive Director Bob Harbey and Road Haulage Association (RHA)…
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Executives from DAF Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus UK, Iveco, Renault, Scania, Isuzu and Volvo are set to line-up for a not-to-be-missed special manufacturer discussion on 18 May at the Microlise Transport Conference. The session is set to take place as part of the afternoon agenda of the conference and is a rare opportunity to…
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The official Britain Stronger in Europe and Vote Leave campaigns will debate Brexit live at the Microlise Transport Conference, which takes place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on 18th May – just over one month before the crunch EU referendum. Representing Britain Stronger in Europe will be former Conservative MP Paul Uppal who once chaired…
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In readiness for a potential growth in demand for alternative and dual fuel vehicles, Microlise, the transport management solution provider, has released new reporting giving customers detailed primary and secondary fuel level information. The new reports provide usage data in the vehicle’s native unit of measurement and also convert the information into a gasoline equivalent…
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Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Patron of international transport development charity Transaid will deliver the keynote speech at the Microlise Transport Conference. The Microlise Transport Conference, taking place on 18 May at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, is now the largest road transport conference in Europe and includes a full day’s programme supported by…
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Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Patron of international transport development charity Transaid will deliver the keynote speech at the Microlise Transport Conference. The Princess Royal is no stranger to the road haulage industry and in addition to her patronages, has a Class 2 heavy goods vehicle licence and is an honorary member of the…
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Microlise has upgraded its Knowledge Portal, available to all end-users, which delivers new e-learning functionality. The upgrade features a new mobile friendly and responsive design giving drivers and office-based transport professionals the ability to take courses and access resources on mobile, tablet or computer. READ FULL ARTICLE
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A new generation of in-cab mobile devices, which can be used for a variety of purposes, is offering retailers the chance to control their distribution fleets much more effectively. Simon Jack explores its potential to control key areas of retailers’ logistics operations. Skip to page 14 of the Retail Week Supply Chain supplement, linked below,…
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A team of second year University of Derby students has been selected to design and deliver an iconic trophy for one of the most prestigious transport and logistics awards in the country. The Microlise Driver of the Year Awards are run by one of the country’s largest technology providers for the transport sector, Microlise, to…
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