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Aldi Stores work recognised in FTA Roadworthiness Award

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has presented Aldi Stores Ltd with a Roadworthiness Award 2016, in recognition of high standards in maintenance of its fleet of vehicles and trailers.

28 Apr

FTA Van Excellence partners achieve gold status

FTA Van Excellence partners ARI, ATS Euromaster, Bott , Hertz Van Rental, Lex Autolease and TomTom Telematics have achieved gold status.

11 Apr

Mercedes-Benz Vans supports Van Excellence briefing

Mercedes-Benz Vans is supporting the Freight Transport Association (FTA) Van Excellence operational briefings for the second year running.

4 Apr

FTA tells chancellor that fuel duty cut would protect UK economy

The Freight Transport Association has told George Osborne that a reduction in fuel duty would make an important contribution towards protecting the UK economy.

8 Mar

Commercial Fleet becomes media partner for Van Excellence

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has appointed Commercial Fleet magazine as the official media partner for its Van Excellence programme.

25 Feb

Lorry ban would put more vehicles on London’s roads, says FTA

FTA says London mayoral candidate Caroline Pidgeon’s call for a peak-hour lorry ban is short-sighted.

24 Feb

FTA discusses driver shortage with Transport Committee

The Freight Transport Association's (FTA) chief executive David Wells was at Westminster yesterday to highlight the driver shortage in the logistics sector.

19 Jan

FTA welcomes drivers' hours relaxation to cope with Forth Road Bridge closure

The Freight Transport Association says the European Commission’s extension to the drivers’ hours relaxation in Scotland will help transport operators.

13 Jan

Northern Ireland Christmas roadworks ban to speed up deliveries

The Freight Transport Association has welcomed a halt on roadworks over the Christmas period in Northern Ireland.

1 Dec

HGV driver shortage at crisis point as critics question Government steps to address issue

Three-quarters of operators are struggling to recruit heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers, despite Government efforts to address the shortfall.

23 Nov

FTA calls on chancellor to address skills shortage and fuel duty in Autumn Statement

Cutting fuel duty and investing in training and driver facilities should be a priority for the chancellor in his Autumn Statement, says the FTA.

9 Nov

Scotland's transport minister affirms close partnership with FTA

Scotland’s transport minister affirmed the close working relationship between the Scottish Government and the FTA at a presentation in Dunblane.

30 Oct

FTA on a mission for SME members

David Wells wants to raise standards of professionalism across smaller van fleets, reports Stephen Briers

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Over a third of transport managers plan to quit within five years

A survey has shown 34% of transport managers plan to quit within the next five years, according to the FTA.

13 Aug

Freight Transport Association calls for exemption from M6 tolls for HGVs to cut congestion

The Freight Transport Association has called for HGVs to be exempt from M6 Toll charges to cut congestion and improve air quality.

3 Aug

FTA urges fleets to be aware of new traffic system at Dartford Tunnel

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging fleets to be aware of the new traffic system on the A282 (M25) northbound approach to the Dartford Tunnel.

15 Jun

FTA and RHA launch manifestos at CV Show

Both the FTA and RHA have launched their own manifestos at the CV Show.

14 Apr

FTA publishes Yearbook of Road Transport Law 2014

The 2014 edition of the Freight Transport Association’s Yearbook of Road Transport Law is now available.

10 Jan

Scottish Supply Chain Conference date announced

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has announced the date of the 2013 Scottish Supply Chain Conference.

5 Aug

Out-of-hours deliveries "a must" in the capital says FTA

Following the launch of the Mayor’s Road Task Force report by Boris Johnson, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling for more flexibility to include out-of-hours deliveries in the capital.

11 Jul

Freight Transport Association - Page 6

Aldi Stores work recognised in FTA Roadworthiness Award

FTA Van Excellence partners achieve gold status

Mercedes-Benz Vans supports Van Excellence briefing

FTA tells chancellor that fuel duty cut would protect UK economy

Commercial Fleet becomes media partner for Van Excellence

Lorry ban would put more vehicles on London’s roads, says FTA

FTA discusses driver shortage with Transport Committee

FTA welcomes drivers' hours relaxation to cope with Forth Road Bridge closure

Northern Ireland Christmas roadworks ban to speed up deliveries

HGV driver shortage at crisis point as critics question Government steps to address issue

FTA calls on chancellor to address skills shortage and fuel duty in Autumn Statement

Scotland's transport minister affirms close partnership with FTA

FTA on a mission for SME members

Over a third of transport managers plan to quit within five years

Freight Transport Association calls for exemption from M6 tolls for HGVs to cut congestion

FTA urges fleets to be aware of new traffic system at Dartford Tunnel

FTA and RHA launch manifestos at CV Show

FTA publishes Yearbook of Road Transport Law 2014

Scottish Supply Chain Conference date announced

Out-of-hours deliveries "a must" in the capital says FTA

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Freight Transport Association - Page 6

Aldi Stores work recognised in FTA Roadworthiness Award

FTA Van Excellence partners achieve gold status

Mercedes-Benz Vans supports Van Excellence briefing

FTA tells chancellor that fuel duty cut would protect UK economy

Commercial Fleet becomes media partner for Van Excellence

Lorry ban would put more vehicles on London’s roads, says FTA

FTA discusses driver shortage with Transport Committee

FTA welcomes drivers' hours relaxation to cope with Forth Road Bridge closure

Northern Ireland Christmas roadworks ban to speed up deliveries

HGV driver shortage at crisis point as critics question Government steps to address issue

FTA calls on chancellor to address skills shortage and fuel duty in Autumn Statement

Scotland's transport minister affirms close partnership with FTA

FTA on a mission for SME members

Over a third of transport managers plan to quit within five years

Freight Transport Association calls for exemption from M6 tolls for HGVs to cut congestion

FTA urges fleets to be aware of new traffic system at Dartford Tunnel

FTA and RHA launch manifestos at CV Show

FTA publishes Yearbook of Road Transport Law 2014

Scottish Supply Chain Conference date announced

Out-of-hours deliveries "a must" in the capital says FTA

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