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Smart motorway rules and PUWER regulations explained by FTA

The FTA looks at the latest issues to affect vans and trucks, with a Q&A from Eamonn Brennan

Legislation 5 Sep

FTA Van Excellence announces Fleet Live 2018 partnership

The Freight Transport Association (FTA), has announced its Van Excellence scheme is supporting Fleet Live 2018.

17 Aug

Fleet risk assessment tool launched for small operators

A new, free online risk assessment tool for SME’s has been created for the Driving for Better Business (DfBB) campaign.

8 Aug

Petrol and diesel prices fall as Government considers fuel duty rise

Figures from the RAC show fleet decision-makers had some respite at the pumps in June, with the average price of diesel and petrol falling.

4 Jul

Rules and regulations on VDRS and digital tacho card replacements

This month, the FTA's Member Advice Centre has been inundated with questions - here are a few highlights answered by FTA manager of van information Eamonn Brennan.

Legislation 17 May

Driving for Better Business: Highways England funds breathe life into DfBB

Fleet safety body, Driving for Better Business is helping to reduce at-work road deaths as part of Government’s five-year investment plan.

Business profiles - supplier 11 May

FTA extends everywoman nominations deadline

FTA has announced a nomination deadline extension for the 2018 everywoman in transport and logistics awards, to February 26.

20 Feb

Consultation on Major Road Network investment launched

Key ‘A’ roads across the country could each benefit from up to £100 million in funding.

2 Jan

New clean air zone could add significant cost to fleet operations, says FTA

Businesses need to make their voices heard or risk significant additional operating costs as Leeds City Council consults on plans for a new clean air zone.

7 Dec

It’s steady as she goes for vans, but uncertainty is increasing - 2017 FN50 FTA view

Freight Transport Association (FTA) head of vans and light commercial vehicles, Mark Cartwright, sets out some of the challenges and new developments facing van operators in the upcoming year.

7 Nov

What is the first step to Earned Recognition?

Switching to digital is the first step to Earned Recognition, and operators that comply with KPI requirements will reduce time-consuming roadside checks.

Legislation 18 Oct

FTA receives record entries for Driver of the Year

Entries for the Freight Transport Association (FTA)’s Driver of the Year competition 2017 are the highest since the competition’s inception.

18 Aug

Freight Transport Association head of vans Mark Cartwright receives the award from Fleet News Buying Group operations director Jayne Pett

Fleet News Awards 2017: Most Innovative New Product or Service - Freight Transport Association

The FTA’s Van Excellence Driver Certificate of Competence puts a new twist on driver training. It gives van drivers a professional qualification and recognises that driving is an at-work activity. Big name fleets are among the early adopters and the judges said the certificate will “raise standards” and has the potential to have “a significant impact”.

24 Apr