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FTA 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.

5 Oct

EC’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.

1 Aug

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.

26 Jul

Freight Transport Association (FTA) updated its truck drivers’ handbook

The 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.

20 Jul

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.

19 Jul

Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme operators improve emissions performance

Operators achieve a 7% reduction in their business’ emissions since 2010, significantly outperforming industry as a whole.

14 Jul

Government 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.

6 Jul

Winners 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.

22 Jun

New 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.

22 Jun

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.

22 Jun

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’.

22 Jun

FTA 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.

Legislation 15 Jun

FTA 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’.

9 Jun

Hubio Fleet becomes Van Excellence partner

Hubio Fleet has become a Bronze Partner in the Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence scheme.

8 Jun

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.

11 May

Compliant fleets may face charge to help DVSA target unsafe vans

FTA argues only those that fail their MOT should pay for enforcement action.

3 May

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.

4 Apr

FTA 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.

24 Feb

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.

22 Feb

FTA 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.

13 Feb

Freight Transport Association - Page 4

FTA renews ‘urgent’ call for London freight commissioner

EC’s proposed changes to rules governing vans bring ‘no meaningful benefit’ to road safety

Last chance to enter FTA Driver of the Year

The Freight Transport Association updates its Drivers’ Handbook

FTA conferences ‘an important engagement tool’, says Turfitt

Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme operators improve emissions performance

Government must find more cash for roads beyond VED, says FTA

Winners announced in the 2017 FTA Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards

New road charging proposals present ‘opportunities and challenges’

Queen’s Speech is a missed opportunity for reform, says FTA

Mock road fatality investigation gives FTA delegates food for thought about culpability

FTA stages road fatality at Van Excellence conference

FTA experts dissect EU Mobility Package

Hubio Fleet becomes Van Excellence partner

Next Government must 'help not hinder' the freight industry, says FTA

Compliant fleets may face charge to help DVSA target unsafe vans

Private testing makes sense but safety must come first, says FTA

FTA clarifies SFA guidance on LGV apprenticeship funding

Freight transport not to blame for potholes, says FTA

FTA launches Brexit manifesto

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Freight Transport Association - Page 4

FTA renews ‘urgent’ call for London freight commissioner

EC’s proposed changes to rules governing vans bring ‘no meaningful benefit’ to road safety

Last chance to enter FTA Driver of the Year

The Freight Transport Association updates its Drivers’ Handbook

FTA conferences ‘an important engagement tool’, says Turfitt

Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme operators improve emissions performance

Government must find more cash for roads beyond VED, says FTA

Winners announced in the 2017 FTA Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards

New road charging proposals present ‘opportunities and challenges’

Queen’s Speech is a missed opportunity for reform, says FTA

Mock road fatality investigation gives FTA delegates food for thought about culpability

FTA stages road fatality at Van Excellence conference

FTA experts dissect EU Mobility Package

Hubio Fleet becomes Van Excellence partner

Next Government must 'help not hinder' the freight industry, says FTA

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