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title: VBG Blog | The strong connection | Per Mikkelsen (2)
description: "<div class=\"lang-sv\">\n  Per är Säljansvarig för Norden och Storbritannien, och är bosatt i Danmark. I mer än 30 år har han arbetat för VBG på oilka positioner inom företaget. I hans nuvarande roll leder han säljorganisationen i Norden och Storbritannien. Som styrelsemedlem i LFG jobbar han även för goda villkor och hållbara relationer inom påbyggarbranschen. Han kommer från en familj med rötter inom transportbranschen och har själv arbetat som lastbilschaufför och disponent. Dessutom har han studerat ledarskap, marknadsföring, ekonomi och är utbildad hantverkare. När Per är ledig så vill han gärna ut i naturen och njuter allra mest av när han får paddla ut i sin havskajak.\n</div> \n<div class=\"lang-da\">\n  Per er salgsansvarlig for Norden og Storbritannien og bosiddende i Danmark. Han har arbejdet for VBG i mere end 30 år og haft forskellige stillinger i virksomheden. I sin nuværende stilling leder han salgsorganisationen i Norden og Storbritannien. Som bestyrelsesmedlem i LFG arbejder han også for at skabe gode vilkår og holdbare relationer i opbyggerbranchen. Han kommer fra en familie med rødder i transportbranchen og har selv arbejdet som lastbilchauffør og disponent. Derudover har han læst ledelse, markedsføring og økonomi og er uddannet håndværker. Når Per har fri, vil han gerne ud i naturen, og han nyder allermest at ro ud i sin havkajak. \n</div> \n<div class=\"lang-en\">\n  Per is Head of Sales for the Nordic countries and the United Kingdom, and resides in Denmark. Per has worked for VBG for more than 30 years in various roles. He currently manages the sales organisation for the Nordic countries and United Kingdom. As an LFG board member Per also advocates for favourable conditions and sustainable relationships in the bodybuilding industry. His family history is rooted in the transport industry and he has worked as truck driver and manager. He has also studied leadership, marketing, and economics, and is a qualified tradesman. In his free time, Per enjoys being in the great outdoors and, most of all, paddling out to sea in his kayak. \n</div> (2)"
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[![Per Mikkelsen](https://blog.vbg.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/VBG/VBG_Author_Portrait/Authors_BW_Per_Mikkelsen_light.png?width=200&name=Authors_BW_Per_Mikkelsen_light.png)](https://blog.vbg.eu/en/author/per-mikkelsen)

#### [Per Mikkelsen](https://blog.vbg.eu/en/author/per-mikkelsen)

 Per är Säljansvarig för Norden och Storbritannien, och är bosatt i Danmark. I mer än 30 år har han arbetat för VBG på oilka positioner inom företaget. I hans nuvarande roll leder han säljorganisationen i Norden och Storbritannien. Som styrelsemedlem i LFG jobbar han även för goda villkor och hållbara relationer inom påbyggarbranschen. Han kommer från en familj med rötter inom transportbranschen och har själv arbetat som lastbilschaufför och disponent. Dessutom har han studerat ledarskap, marknadsföring, ekonomi och är utbildad hantverkare. När Per är ledig så vill han gärna ut i naturen och njuter allra mest av när han får paddla ut i sin havskajak.

 Per er salgsansvarlig for Norden og Storbritannien og bosiddende i Danmark. Han har arbejdet for VBG i mere end 30 år og haft forskellige stillinger i virksomheden. I sin nuværende stilling leder han salgsorganisationen i Norden og Storbritannien. Som bestyrelsesmedlem i LFG arbejder han også for at skabe gode vilkår og holdbare relationer i opbyggerbranchen. Han kommer fra en familie med rødder i transportbranchen og har selv arbejdet som lastbilchauffør og disponent. Derudover har han læst ledelse, markedsføring og økonomi og er uddannet håndværker. Når Per har fri, vil han gerne ud i naturen, og han nyder allermest at ro ud i sin havkajak.

 Per is Head of Sales for the Nordic countries and the United Kingdom, and resides in Denmark. Per has worked for VBG for more than 30 years in various roles. He currently manages the sales organisation for the Nordic countries and United Kingdom. As an LFG board member Per also advocates for favourable conditions and sustainable relationships in the bodybuilding industry. His family history is rooted in the transport industry and he has worked as truck driver and manager. He has also studied leadership, marketing, and economics, and is a qualified tradesman. In his free time, Per enjoys being in the great outdoors and, most of all, paddling out to sea in his kayak.

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#### Critical road safety legal requirements for underrun protection

In the event of a collision, the underrun protection prevents smaller vehicles from becoming lodged underneath the truck or trailer. But how do you know which ...

[![Per Mikkelsen](https://blog.vbg.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/VBG/VBG_Author_Portrait/Authors_BW_Per_Mikkelsen_light.png?width=26&name=Authors_BW_Per_Mikkelsen_light.png) Per Mikkelsen 1 Jun 2023](https://blog.vbg.eu/en/critical-road-safety-legal-requirements)

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#### VBG’s Industry Monitoring at Herning Transport 2023

Denmark is planning to reduce emissions with new mileage fees for trucks, and VBG Driver Assist is generating interest – read our trendspotting and insights ...

[![Per Mikkelsen](https://blog.vbg.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/VBG/VBG_Author_Portrait/Authors_BW_Per_Mikkelsen_light.png?width=26&name=Authors_BW_Per_Mikkelsen_light.png) Per Mikkelsen 4 May 2023](https://blog.vbg.eu/en/herning-transport-2023)

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#### How can you improve profitability in your haulage company?

How will you, as a haulier, be able to meet tomorrow’s requirements and expectations, both regarding your customers and your drivers?

[![Per Mikkelsen](https://blog.vbg.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/VBG/VBG_Author_Portrait/Authors_BW_Per_Mikkelsen_light.png?width=26&name=Authors_BW_Per_Mikkelsen_light.png) Per Mikkelsen 26 Jan 2023](https://blog.vbg.eu/en/5-tips-on-how-you-as-a-haulier-can-meet-tomorrows-requirements-and-expectations-both-regarding-your-customers-and-your-drivers)

![How Can I Reduce My Environmental Impact?](https://blog.vbg.eu/hubfs/StockSnap_QK5BAKUU9P_blogg%20gr%C3%B6n%20naturbild-2.jpg) 

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#### How Can I Reduce My Environmental Impact?

Environmental and sustainability issues are becoming increasingly relevant, and the number of companies and individuals who want to contribute to a more ...

[![Per Mikkelsen](https://blog.vbg.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/VBG/VBG_Author_Portrait/Authors_BW_Per_Mikkelsen_light.png?width=26&name=Authors_BW_Per_Mikkelsen_light.png) Per Mikkelsen 8 Oct 2020](https://blog.vbg.eu/en/how-can-i-reduce-my-environmental-impact)

![How does the transition to winter time affect you as professional driver?](https://blog.vbg.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/VBG/VBG_Images/VBG_Facebook_LinkedIn/Blogg_w44_fb_jpeg.jpg?width=600) 

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#### How does the transition to winter time affect you as professional driver?

We went over to winter time this past Sunday. The shift in time results in darker afternoons and evenings, which leads to more hours working in the dark. ...

[![Per Mikkelsen](https://blog.vbg.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/VBG/VBG_Author_Portrait/Authors_BW_Per_Mikkelsen_light.png?width=26&name=Authors_BW_Per_Mikkelsen_light.png) Per Mikkelsen 31 Oct 2019](https://blog.vbg.eu/en/how-does-the-transition-to-winter-time-affect-you-as-professional-driver)

![IS PROFESSIONAL DRIVER A HIGH-RISK OCCUPATION?](https://blog.vbg.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/VBG/VBG_Images/VBG_SoMe_Images/Blog_summer_2.png?width=600) 

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#### IS PROFESSIONAL DRIVER A HIGH-RISK OCCUPATION?

We all want to feel good. And we all have a bad day sometimes. But for most people, a bad day at work means nothing worse than maybe not getting so much done ...

[![Per Mikkelsen](https://blog.vbg.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/VBG/VBG_Author_Portrait/Authors_BW_Per_Mikkelsen_light.png?width=26&name=Authors_BW_Per_Mikkelsen_light.png) Per Mikkelsen 8 Aug 2019](https://blog.vbg.eu/en/is-professional-driver-a-high-risk-occupation)

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