Freight Transport Association - Page 5

Mercedes-Benz Vans teams up with the FTA to promote higher safety standards

Mercedes-Benz Vans and its Retailer of the Year Northside Truck & Van joined forces with the FTA to present the first of a planned series of briefings.

1 Feb

FTA offers fully funded traineeships and apprenticeships to fill skills gap

Pressures on the freight and logistics industry to deliver goods to increasingly tight timescales are being heightened by shortages of skilled HGV drivers.

25 Jan

Fuel duty freeze welcomed but cut would have more impact, says FTA

FTA says a cut would have boosted Britain’s economy by putting money in people’s pockets and reducing costs for transport operators.

24 Nov

First operators receive FTA Truck Excellence accreditation

The first three operators to achieve Freight Transport Association (FTA) Truck Excellence accreditation have been announced.

21 Nov

FTA expands Member Advice Centre team

The Freight Transport Association’s Member Advice Centre (MAC) has expanded with the recruitment of three new transport advisors.

16 Nov

Has the ‘white van man’ label had its day?

Nearly two thirds (60%) of van drivers believe they are made a scapegoat for perceived poor driving standards on UK roads, new research has revealed.

20 Oct

Cyclists urged to ‘hang back’ from HGVs

Cyclists urged to hang back from lorries to cut the number of crashes and improve cycling safety.

26 Sep

FTA asked to quit FORS over competing scheme

TfL recognition of FTA’s Van and Truck Excellence schemes prompts war of words with fleet rival.

1 Sep

Road freight industry is more efficient than ever, says DfT

The UK's road freight industry is more efficent than ever as demands on it continue to grow, Department for Transport figures show.

19 Aug

FTA: Operation Stack plans must solve future road problems in Kent

The FTA says plans to build a major new lorry area in Kent to tackle disruption caused by Operation Stack must put a stop to future problems on Kent’s roads.

12 Aug

Traffic Commissioners top the bill at FTA Transport Manager conferences

Delegates will hear from Traffic Commissioners on their priorities for the coming year at FTA Transport Manager from September to December.

8 Aug

AJAX achieves Van Excellence accreditation

AJAX (South East) has achieved Van Excellence operator accreditation using the recently launched Van Excellence Small Fleet Programme.

4 Aug

FTA poll confirms driver shortage fears

A Twitter poll conducted by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has confirmed that most parents don’t want their children to become truckers.

2 Aug

Urgent action needed to address driver shortage, say MPs

MPs on the Transport Committee warn that current thinking is not sufficiently targeted or wide-reaching to deliver drivers fast enough to address the shortage.

29 Jul

Watchdog calls for improvement to roadside facilities

The needs of truck drivers are not being met by roadside facilities in England, new research suggests.

27 Jul

FTA: consultation on driverless vehicle regulations a positive step

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the announcement by the Department for Transport (DfT) of a consultation on driverless cars is a positive step.

13 Jul

Reform of LGV test will bring more flexibility

FTA welcomes improvements to annual roadworthy test as part of DfT motoring services proposals.

30 Jun

FTA fleet operator audits recognised by Transport for London

Truck Excellence and Van Excellence audits, when supplemented by additional audit items, have been recognised by Transport for London (TfL).

30 Jun

Maintaining cross-border trade is ‘vital’ following Brexit vote

The importance of trade between Northern Ireland and the Republic must not be forgotten in negotiations for the UK’s exit from the EU, according to the FTA.

27 Jun

Clarity needed on future of Severn bridges, says FTA

The FTA has called on members of the Welsh Affairs Committee to press the Government for clearer information about the future of the Severn crossings.

14 Jun