Towergate Risk Solutions in Telford (TRST) has announced that it has entered into partnership with the Freight Transport Association (FTA).TRST will act as FTA Insurance providing insurance to FTA members.

Under the banner of FTA Insurance, TRST will provide a wide range of insurance and risk management products to FTA members.

FTA is one of the largest and most respected transport trade associations in the UK. It represents the transport interests of some 14,000 members operating over 200,000 lorries and around 1 million light vans.

Commenting on the creation of FTA Insurance, Larry Smith, managing director of TRST, said: “We are delighted to be working so closely with FTA, as this partnership sits beautifully alongside our commitment to being the number one haulage insurance expert in the UK.”

Chris Thornton, FTA’s managing direcor of business services, said: “Working with TRST means that we can enhance our risk management solutions and advice to members. This is an important part of the support we provide FTA members and critical in light of current road safety and driver protection issues. It is vital that members can access correct advice and support quickly, and FTA Insurance will do just that.”