Freight Transport Association
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Blog 20 Jul 2020Hydrogen trucks: the path to zero emission?
By Phil Lloyd, head of engineering policy at the Freight Transport Association (FTA)
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Latest News 7 Jul 2020Pollution falls cast doubt over clean air zones
Time to ‘pause and assess’ says FTA as towns and cities report record low pollution levels .
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Latest News 10 Jun 2020Flexibility in delivery times ‘crucial’ as lockdown is lifted
The FTA wants extended delivery times to be maintained as non-essential retail outlets open from Monday and road space is redistributed by councils.
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Latest News 4 Jun 2020Government urged to re-issue guidance for ‘forgotten’ commercial fleets
As authorities bid to encourage cycling and walking, freight has been ‘completely overlooked’.
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Van News 3 Jun 2020NHS Foundation Trust receives remote Van Excellence Certification
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has awarded QE Transport (QET) of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust with Van Excellence Operator Certification.
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Truck News 26 May 2020FTA urges Government to provide lorry drivers with safe parking spaces
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging Government to follow through on its promise to provide safe parking spaces for HGV drivers.
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Latest News 21 May 2020
FTA and CILT launch coronavirus good practice guide
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), have launched the Good Practice Guide for Covid-19.
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Latest News 12 May 2020
New cycle plans ‘overlook’ vital role fleets play
A £2 billion plan to promote cycling and walking fails to recognise how commercial fleets will keep towns and cities stocked, says the FTA.
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Blog 11 May 2020
The basics of an effective vehicle maintenance policy
By Phil Lloyd, head of engineering and vehicle standards at the Freight Transport Association (FTA)
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Latest News 12 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Direct Vision Standard and LEZ delayed
Demands currently faced by the commercial fleet sector could have made compliance with the new standards difficult to achieve.
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Van News 8 Apr 2020
Van Excellence celebrates 10 years in operation
Van Excellence, a scheme administered by the Freight Transport Association (FTA), is celebrating its ten-year anniversary.
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Van News 5 Feb 2020
Ban on petrol, diesel and hybrid vans by 2035 ‘not achievable’
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) believes that a ban on the sale of new petrol, diesel or hybrid vans in the UK by 2035, is not feasible.
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Van News 23 Jan 2020
TfL increases fleet funding for van scrappage scheme
Increased financial support for fleets to prepare for the tightening of London’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) standards, has been welcomed by the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
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Blog 19 Dec 2019
Driving logistics into a more efficient future?
By Phil Lloyd, head of engineering and vehicle standards policy at the Freight Transport Association (FTA)
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Latest News 18 Dec 2019
Delivery fleets gearing up to meet year-end peak demand
But concerns remain about how the sector will cope if EU drivers not welcome post-Brexit.
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Blog 29 Nov 2019The principles of future logistics
By Elizabeth De Jong, director of policy, Freight Transport Association (FTA)
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Van News 13 Nov 2019FTA Van Excellence celebrates the ‘best of the best’
The best van operators and drivers were recognised by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) at its Van Excellence Awards yesterday (Tuesday, November 12).
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Truck News 13 Sep 2019
Heathrow expansion ‘vital’ to post-Brexit trade
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says that an expanded Heathrow Airport will be vital to support the UK’s global trading ambitions post-Brexit.
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Van News 17 Jul 2019Venson receives FTA Van Excellence accreditation for fifth year
Venson Automotive Solutions has passed the requirements for the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) Van Excellence scheme for the fifth consecutive year.
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Van News 26 Jun 2019FTA critical of new tyre safety standards
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has criticised the Government for not including commercial vans in new tyre safety standards.
