Half of UK haulage industry decisionmakers think leaving the European Union would have a negative impact on the sector, a survey has found. The poll, carried out among more than 800 delegates at the Microlise Transport Conference in Coventry and contained in the post-event report, showed only a fifth thought an exit would be positive,…
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At this year’s Conservative Party Conference the Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) is giving delegates the chance to take part in a Truck Driving Challenge at their stand, 53. Challengers will be able to see if they have the high skill levels required to drive a heavy goods vehicle. The RHA is calling for all MPs…
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B&Q is working with Microlise to improve its home delivery service by using telematics to anticipate and combat problems. The DIY retailer has selected the telematics software for 185 home delivery vehicles, run by BRS, which will allow real time monitoring of loads out for delivery. If any problems arise, or the load is delayed,…
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Microlise system offers time savings and administration benefits Frequency of downloads may be timed automatically Seamless upload direct to tacho analysis bureaus Additional vehicle data can be obtained simultaneously <!–Notes ACF –> As part of the ongoing DAF Transport Efficiency programme, market leader DAF Trucks has upgraded its DAF Telematics offering with the introduction of…
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DIY retailer B&Q is to implement a new fleet performance and journey management solution, from telematics platform provider Microlise, across a fleet of 185 vehicles. Installation and delivery of the solution is beginning immediately and will be used to give the best possible customer experience for B&Q’s Home Delivery services. It will enable B&Q to…
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Microlise has signed up to become a corporate supporter for the FairFuelUK campaign.The full story can be found on the Fleet World website. Read full story
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Transport management and telematics platform provider Microlise has become a corporate supporter for the high impact grass roots campaign FairFuelUK which last month helped stop a rise in Fuel Duty. Microlise is the first telematics company to support the campaign and will be sharing the insight gained from data generated from the hundreds of millions…
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Hovis, the baking and flour milling business jointly owned by The Gores Group and Premier Foods plc, has signed a multi-year deal with telematics platform provider Microlise. The deal covers all of the Hovis fleet, comprising 450 vehicles and 190 trailers. A household name in the UK, Hovis will be deploying a complete Microlise solution,…
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The BVRLA released its annual Fleet Technology Survey this week, as covered in FleetNews. As outlined in the original article, 97% of more than 150 fleet managers surveyed are excited about new automotive technology, but 58% believe it is difficult to quantify return on investment. read full article
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Telematics platform provider Microlise has today launched Clear, a product designed specifically for the field service and fleet sectors. Clear empowers drivers to improve performance, delivering safety, cost reduction and environmental impact benefits, whilst also providing fleet compliance and comprehensive task management functionality. Microlise recognises that driver engagement is crucial in achieving strong return on…
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