Find the inspirational and awesome content Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or PHEVs for short, could well be the future of the transport industry. Haulage companies are using these vehicles more and more frequently – and for good reason. They’re about as green as you can get and they ca
Read ArticleThose who own or work for haulage companies know (often firsthand) how important it is to not only have insurance, but also to have the right kind. When you’re on the road as much as hauliers are, anything can happen – from a flat tyre to a flatt
Read ArticleMost fleet managers of haulage companies are aware of their responsibilities when it comes to maintaining the health of their workforce. From regular eye checks to supporting drivers with more serious illnesses, a fleet manager’s work is never done
Read ArticleMaybe you’re one of the hardworking employees who drive for one of the country’s haulage companies or maybe you just know your truck is the absolute best – whatever the case may be, if you love lorries, Truckstar Festival is the place for you.
Read ArticleHaulage companies everywhere should be taking note of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), with the recent launch of their innovative Earned Recognition Scheme. With this plan in place, haulage companies and other organisations that work w
Read ArticleHaulage companies everywhere should be aware that the Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency (DVSA) is putting its foot down when it comes to tampering with a vehicle’s exhaust emission control system. Operators who are trying to cheat the standards
Read ArticleBack by popular demand – it’s time for Convoy in the Park! It may only be the second year this weekend event has been held, but after the fantastic success of its inaugural outing, there are already a lot of people looking forward to attending. O
Read ArticleConvoy in the Park is a two-day weekend event that anyone with an interest in lorries will love – whether you work for one of our great UK haulage companies or are simply an amateur truck enthusiast. Based in Donington Park, this festival may only be
Read ArticleIt’s that time of year again when UK truck drivers,fleet managers and owners of haulage companies find out the results of the Microlise Driver of the Year Awards ceremony, held in May. Excitement has been building leading to the announcement of the
Read ArticleMercedes-Benz is leading the way in safety technology when it comes to its trucks by introducing a state-of-the-art safety pack.The manufacturerhas convinced several large haulage companies to invest – here’s why.
The Safety Pack: What’s Include
Read ArticleAs Brexit gets closer and closer, haulage companies are growing increasingly concerned for the fate of the industry once England leaves the European Union. However, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is running an event designed to help prepare
Read ArticleA new European law is set to be introduced to the United Kingdom, which will affect haulage companies throughout the country. While its primary purpose is to protect the environment, it will also indirectly give fleet managers the opportunity to accu
Read ArticleTelematics has become increasingly popular among haulage companies, as it has the potential to increase freight forwarders’ success. Used effectively, data can provide terrific insight into operations and allow you to better manage your fleet. Howe
Read ArticleEvery haulage company must invest in technology if they wish to survive in the present and prosper in the future. When making decisions on which technology to leverage, or whether or not to take on cutting-edge technological solutions and processes,
Read ArticleMany haulage companies today are well aware of the importance of implementing environmentally sound practices across their business. From increasing recycling in the office to using sustainably sourced products, most haulage companies have policies i
Read ArticleYou might think that your business is performing well, but to find out whether it is really operating in an efficient and profitable manner, you’ve got to get to grips with the data. Today I am going to describe the Key Performance Indicators – o
Read ArticleIt is the most wonderful time of the year again – so be sure to don those comfy walking shoes and head to Coventry for the Microlise Transport Conference 2018. Europe’s largest transport conference should have earned a prize place on the calendar
Read ArticleToday, we are talking about why it’s a fantastic idea for haulage companies to get involved with charity. Whether you’re responding to a specific need, hosting an event or encouraging employees to run a marathon, raising funds for a good cause is
Read ArticleThe future is mobile. By 2025, an estimated 80 billion mobile devices will be connected to the internet, which is four times as many as we have today. This is a trend that will impact every aspect of our lives and revolutionise the way in which haula
Read ArticleStaying at the cutting edge of technological developments is essential in an industry as dynamic and market-responsive as haulage. To stay ahead of the curb, managers of haulage companies must embrace technology and use it to drive toward ever more e
Read ArticleFinding the right person for any job in any industry can be a challenge but, due to the recruitment crisis that’s affecting many haulage companies, an already difficult job has become much harder. If you are thinking about a recruitment drive for y
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