Over 400 delegates have pre-registered for the 2014 Transport Conference, which is focused on helping fleet operators reduce operating costs, improve health and safety, increase their service levels and reduce their impact on the environment.
Held annually, the conference offers managers and directors who operate a fleet of vehicles the opportunity to stay informed of developments within the industry, gauge opinion of industry governing bodies, network with their peers and to stay up to date with the very latest developments in technology.
Steve Agg, CEO at CILT, will open the conference with an overview of the recently published CILT vision report, which outlines the future of the UK’s transport infrastructure. Agg will also explain the thinking behind the vision and the likely impact on the industry.
Theo De Pencier, CEO, Freight Transport Association (FTA), will follow Agg, addressing the conference with an overview of the FTA’s activities over the last 12 months and will explain the Association’s objectives and ambitions for 2014 and beyond.
Traffic Commissioner for West of England, Sarah Bell will also speak about the need for safe and dependable transport in the UKs society and economy.
Speaking at the conference, Alastair Peoples, chief executive officer of the new Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), will explain the role of this new agency, its aims and objectives and how it will help operators protect their fleets, their drivers and their OCRS.
Responsible for surface strategy & planning for surface transport, Glen Davies, programme manager Freight & Fleet Programmes at Transport for London will discuss the current strategy for the haulage sector in London, the importance of the FORS initiative, the current thinking on improving safety on the Capitals roads and the changes that are planned for the future.
Ambassador for Help 4 Hero’s, Afghanistan veteran Tony Harris, will also share with the conference his achievements during the Dakar Rally as part of the Defence Recovery programme.
‘We’re delighted to have three massive names like MAN, Vodafone and Motorola sponsoring the conference,‘ said Bob Harbey, executive director of Microlise. ‘With Quintin Willson chairing the event once again, the day promises to be both informative and entertaining.’
The Microlise Transport Conference is organised in partnership with MAN Truck & Bus (UK) Ltd who will have a selection of their latest Euro VI vehicles on display. The communications sponsor at the conference is Vodafone whilst Motorola are once again the mobility sponsor at the event.
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