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Fully electric vans join City of London Corporation fleet

Fleet operators ‘expect’ to adopt electric vans

Almost three quarters (71.4%) of van operators expect to use an electric vehicle in their fleet this year, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

12 Jun

Van Excellence drivers of the year 2019 announced

Chris Shenton of Asda has been named the Van Excellence Driver of the Year and Alex Tilley of Moy Park the Young Driver of the Year 2019.

10 Jun

Government urged to act over HGV driver shortage

A failure to deliver safe, secure rest areas and address shortcomings in the apprenticeship levy are damaging efforts to tackle the driver shortage, truck associations have warned.

3 Jun

Shortage of mechanics hits crisis point, says FTA

More than half (52.7%) of vacancies for vehicle mechanics, technicians and fitters will not be filled in the near future, according to FTA’s 2019 Logistics Report.

30 May

One in seven HGV driver vacancies cannot be filled

Logistics businesses anticipate that 15% of their current HGV driver vacancies will not be filled due to the nationwide skills shortage.

28 May

FTA Logistics report shows UK global competitiveness deteriorating

The UK’s transport and logistics infrastructure “urgently” needs to boost its attractiveness to international investors, according to a new report released today.

9 May

Van Excellence Driver of the Year search begins

The search is on for the country’s best van drivers with the launch of this year’s Van Excellence Driver of the Year competition, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans.

2 Apr

FTA wants drivers’ hours penalties to pay for road safety

A £3m Treasury windfall, achieved by collecting fines from historical drivers' hours offences, should be invested into the stricter enforcement of road safety standards, according to FTA.

26 Mar

HGVs ‘ignored’ by Government in urban strategy

The Government has been accused of ignoring the freight industry, with no mention of HGVs in its ‘Future of Mobility Urban Strategy’ report.

20 Mar

New freight action plan for London launched

New Freight and Servicing Action plan wants to reduce the number of lorries and vans entering central London during the morning peak by 10% by 2026.

7 Mar

EU: UK hauliers given access without ECMT permits

The FTA has welcomed a provisional agreement to allow UK hauliers market access without ECMT permits for certain transport operations in the event of 'no deal'.

5 Mar

Can smart tachographs signal a halt to rule dodgers?

A change is coming this June (2019), but the law enforcers won’t be obliged to update their detection technology for a further 15 years

Driver management 4 Mar

Apollo Vredestein becomes 'Silver' partner for FTA’s Van Excellence

European tyre manufacturer Apollo Vredestein has been awarded ‘Silver’ partnership status by the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

1 Mar

Government to consult on 10-year-old tyre ban

The Government is launching a consultation on options to ban older tyres from use on buses, coaches, heavy goods vehicles and mini-buses.

27 Feb

FTA’s Van Excellence Awards recognises operators and drivers

Fourteen of the UK’s finest van operators and drivers were recognised as the ‘best of the best’ at the FTA’s 2018 Van Excellence Honours.

8 Feb

Effectiveness of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone questioned

London’s ULEZ will damage small businesses while delivering limited air quality improvements, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

14 Jan

Safety record of HGVs defended by FTA

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has spoken out to reassure drivers that HGVs have never been more motorway-safe.

23 Jul

DVSA ‘must do more’ to find HGV testers for MOTs

The Institute of Road Transport Engineers welcomes announcement DVSA will supply more testers, but says only time will tell whether it will be enough.

26 Jun

More incentives needed for next stage of Earned Recognition growth, says FTA

DVSA has target to get 22% of fleets Earned Recognition accredited by 2020, but FTA says more benefits will need to be added to get there.

31 May

Finalists announced for FTA Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards 2018

The awards programme celebrates the achievements of women in the UK’s transport and logistics industry.

16 May

Freight Transport Association - Page 2

Fleet operators ‘expect’ to adopt electric vans

Van Excellence drivers of the year 2019 announced

Government urged to act over HGV driver shortage

Shortage of mechanics hits crisis point, says FTA

One in seven HGV driver vacancies cannot be filled

FTA Logistics report shows UK global competitiveness deteriorating

Van Excellence Driver of the Year search begins

FTA wants drivers’ hours penalties to pay for road safety

HGVs ‘ignored’ by Government in urban strategy

New freight action plan for London launched

EU: UK hauliers given access without ECMT permits

Can smart tachographs signal a halt to rule dodgers?

Apollo Vredestein becomes 'Silver' partner for FTA’s Van Excellence

Government to consult on 10-year-old tyre ban

FTA’s Van Excellence Awards recognises operators and drivers

Effectiveness of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone questioned

Safety record of HGVs defended by FTA

DVSA ‘must do more’ to find HGV testers for MOTs

More incentives needed for next stage of Earned Recognition growth, says FTA

Finalists announced for FTA Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards 2018

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Volkswagen Tayron priced from £39,850

Honda showcases two electric O Series models

Freight Transport Association - Page 2

Fleet operators ‘expect’ to adopt electric vans

Van Excellence drivers of the year 2019 announced

Government urged to act over HGV driver shortage

Shortage of mechanics hits crisis point, says FTA

One in seven HGV driver vacancies cannot be filled

FTA Logistics report shows UK global competitiveness deteriorating

Van Excellence Driver of the Year search begins

FTA wants drivers’ hours penalties to pay for road safety

HGVs ‘ignored’ by Government in urban strategy

New freight action plan for London launched

EU: UK hauliers given access without ECMT permits

Can smart tachographs signal a halt to rule dodgers?

Apollo Vredestein becomes 'Silver' partner for FTA’s Van Excellence

Government to consult on 10-year-old tyre ban

FTA’s Van Excellence Awards recognises operators and drivers

Effectiveness of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone questioned

Safety record of HGVs defended by FTA

DVSA ‘must do more’ to find HGV testers for MOTs

More incentives needed for next stage of Earned Recognition growth, says FTA

Finalists announced for FTA Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards 2018

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PHEVs face BiK increase as stricter emissions test is introduced

Volkswagen Tayron priced from £39,850

Honda showcases two electric O Series models

Six things fleets should know about the new 2030 ICE ban consultation

BT Group orders 3,500 battery electric vans

Skoda Enyaq updated for 2025

Government “confident” no manufacturer will pay ZEV mandate fines

Fleets drive sales of new cars and electric vehicles

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