Freight Transport Association
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Latest News 5 Oct 2017FTA renews ‘urgent’ call for London freight commissioner
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is renewing its call for a freight commissioner for London to ensure the city can keep trading effectively.
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Van News 1 Aug 2017EC’s proposed changes to rules governing vans bring ‘no meaningful benefit’ to road safety
New regulations could still be adopted into UK law after Brexit negotiations are concluded.
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Latest News 26 Jul 2017
Last chance to enter FTA Driver of the Year
With the entries closing Friday 28, this is the last chance to register for the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) Driver of the Year 2017.
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Truck News 20 Jul 2017The Freight Transport Association updates its Drivers’ Handbook
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has updated its truck drivers’ handbook to help professional truck drivers carry out their work safely and responsibly.
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Truck News 19 Jul 2017
FTA conferences ‘an important engagement tool’, says Turfitt
Senior TC Richard Turfitt (pictured) says Transport Manager conferences allow operators to understand the regulator's perspective and share their concerns about the industry.
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Truck News 14 Jul 2017Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme operators improve emissions performance
Operators achieve a 7% reduction in their business’ emissions since 2010, significantly outperforming industry as a whole.
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Latest News 6 Jul 2017Government must find more cash for roads beyond VED, says FTA
The Government’s new transport investment plan is good news for the sector, but more investment is needed to upgrade the road network, says the FTA.
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People News 22 Jun 2017Winners announced in the 2017 FTA Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards
Twelve of the most inspirational role models in the UK’s transport and logistics industry have been announced as winners in the 2017 FTA Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards.
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Truck News 22 Jun 2017New road charging proposals present ‘opportunities and challenges’
New proposals for road charging based on elements such as distance travelled and vehicle emissions could be a positive step for freight operators.
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Truck News 22 Jun 2017
Queen’s Speech is a missed opportunity for reform, says FTA
The Queen’s Speech is a missed opportunity to implement long-awaited reforms of the Operator Licensing system, says FTA.
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Van News 22 Jun 2017
Mock road fatality investigation gives FTA delegates food for thought about culpability
Driver, operations manager and the managing director all find themselves in make-believe ‘dock’.
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Accident Management 15 Jun 2017FTA stages road fatality at Van Excellence conference
The FTA staged a road fatality at the annual Van Excellence conference giving delegates food for thought about culpability.
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Truck News 9 Jun 2017FTA experts dissect EU Mobility Package
FTA experts have drawn up a briefing paper to advise commercial fleets on the main proposals of the European Commission’s ‘Mobility Package’.
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Van News 8 Jun 2017Hubio Fleet becomes Van Excellence partner
Hubio Fleet has become a Bronze Partner in the Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence scheme.
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Van News 11 May 2017
Next Government must 'help not hinder' the freight industry, says FTA
The next Government must support logistics businesses to help them to reduce emissions and cope with the transition to Clean Air Zones, says the FTA.
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Van News 3 May 2017
Compliant fleets may face charge to help DVSA target unsafe vans
FTA argues only those that fail their MOT should pay for enforcement action.
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Van News 4 Apr 2017
Private testing makes sense but safety must come first, says FTA
Allowing exemplary CV operators to test their own vehicles makes sense, but the Freight Transport Association (FTA) says safety standards must be a priority.
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People News 24 Feb 2017FTA clarifies SFA guidance on LGV apprenticeship funding
The FTA has received clarification from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy after confusing guidance was published by the Skills Funding Agency.
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Truck News 22 Feb 2017
Freight transport not to blame for potholes, says FTA
The FTA has reacted with disappointment to the LGA’s inaccurate claim that freight transport is responsible for the poor state of Britain’s roads.
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Truck News 13 Feb 2017FTA launches Brexit manifesto
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has launched its Brexit manifesto, which urges the UK Government to retain barrier-free and 'frictionless' access to the EU market.
