FTA
Truck News10 Jul 2020BVRLA Fair Wear & Tear Guide updated
A new Fair Wear and Tear Guide for commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and minibuses up to 17 seats has been launched.
Latest News7 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 .
Latest News23 Jun 2020New cycleway camera fines to be issued by post
Drivers caught on camera, ignoring parking and loading restrictions on new cycleways, will be sent a fine by post.
Truck News12 Jun 2020Coronavirus: Relaxation of drivers’ hours rules ending
The temporary relaxation of the enforcement of drivers’ hours rules, introduced at the start of the coronavirus crisis, will end after Sunday (June 14).
Latest News10 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.
Latest News4 Jun 2020Government urged to re-issue guidance for ‘forgotten’ commercial fleets
As authorities bid to encourage cycling and walking, freight has been ‘completely overlooked’.
Van News3 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.
Truck News26 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.
- Latest News21 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.
Latest News18 May 2020Coronavirus: Road-user charging schemes put ‘recovery at risk’
The re-introduction of the congestion charge and ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) from today (Monday, May 18), has been blasted by fleet trade associations.
Latest News12 May 2020New 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.
Latest News15 Apr 2020Becky Martin joins FTA as senior transport advisor
FTA has expanded its member advice centre (MAC) team with the appointment of Becky Martin as senior transport advisor.
Latest News12 Apr 2020Coronavirus: 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.
Van News8 Apr 2020Van Excellence celebrates 10 years in operation
Van Excellence, a scheme administered by the Freight Transport Association (FTA), is celebrating its ten-year anniversary.
Latest News7 Apr 2020Coronavirus: Apprenticeship Levy ‘should be’ halted
The Apprenticeship Levy has come under fire from the FTA, with the trade association calling for the charge to be paused during the COVID-19 crisis.
Latest News1 Apr 2020Coronavirus: Service stations implementing robust hygiene practices
Welcome Break and Extra MSA Services are implementing robust hygiene practices in order to protect drivers from coronavirus (COVID-19).
Latest News30 Mar 2020Coronavirus: Safe Loading Pass Scheme extensions granted
The Safe Loading Pass Scheme (SLPS) Management Group has announced it is providing extensions on Safe Loading Passes soon to expire.
Latest News30 Mar 2020New immigration system a 'hammer blow' for fleets
The commercial fleet industry is warning that a new points-based immigration system could bring the supply chain to a grinding halt.
- Latest News27 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Businesses should 'stay open to help economy'
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging businesses to stay open to lessen the economic impact of COVID-19.
Latest News26 Mar 2020FTA and RHA call for Brexit transition extension
An extension to the Brexit transition period is essential as the country deals with the coronavirus crisis, claim two of the industry’s leading trade bodies.
