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Government urged to strike EU deal which safeguards UK automotive

The Government has been urged to secure a deal which safeguards UK automotive after the country voted to leave the European Union (EU).

24 Jun

FTA says South Wales businesses need M4 decision

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling for a quick decision and action following the announcement of a Public Inquiry on all aspects of the M4 proposals around Newport in South Wales.

23 Jun

Future of Severn crossings unclear after FTA summit

Plans for the handover of the Severn crossings to Government remain unclear according to the FTA following yesterday’s Severn Bridge Summit.

9 Jun

Licence checking added to FTA compliance software

The Freight Transport Association has added licence checking functionality to its Visionfta compliance software.

4 May

FTA announces acquisition of Tachodisc

TDUK, a wholly owned subsidiary of the FTA, has today announced that it has acquired the business and certain assets of Warrington-based Tachodisc.

3 May

Traffic jams could hit Christmas shopping deliveries

Jams on major routes from drivers travelling home for Christmas could cause big problems for hauliers trying to deliver Christmas stock.

18 Dec

Entries open for 2016 FTA Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards

Successful women in the UK’s transport and logistics sector are being encouraged to enter the 2016 FTA Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards.

4 Dec

Dart Charge saves drivers up to 14 minutes per crossing, says Highways England

New Highways England data has suggested those using the Dartford Crossing at peak times could be saving up to 14 minutes per crossing since the introduction of the new Dart Charge payment system.

14 Oct

FTA on a mission for SME members

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

Business profiles - supplier 8 Oct

Continued infrastructure investment needed in autumn spending review, says FTA

The FTA has told the Chancellor that investment in roads and rail infrastructure is key to the country’s future growth in its submission ahead of his 2015 Spending Review.

11 Sep

Legal powers to be offered to regions to transform transport

'Smart motorways' make sense for Northern Ireland, says FTA

The implementation of 'Smart Motorways' in Northern Ireland would make economic, environmental and safety sense, according to the FTA.

4 Sep

Cut fuel tax or face consequences, FTA tells chancellor ahead of Emergency Budget

The FTA is warning the Chancellor that failing to freeze or cut fuel duty in the Emergency Budget could sabotage the country’s economic growth.

8 Jul

FTA calls for Budget fuel tax cut

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called on the Chancellor to freeze or cut fuel duty in next week's Budget.

30 Jun

Everywoman Transport award winners announced

The 2015 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards winners have been announced.

4 Jun

How do you solve the truck driver shortage?

What can employers do to keep the wheels of their business turning and the UK economy on the road?

Driver management 7 May

Compliance is vital in van sector

Compliance in the van sector is vital. That was the key message delivered at the 2015 Van Excellence operational briefings.

30 Mar

Severn toll announcement "a kick in the teeth for freight", says FTA

The Chancellor’s Budget announcement that the Severn River Crossing tolls are to continue once the concession ends – has been described as a ‘kick in the teeth’ for businesses in Wales and south west England, by the Freight Transport Association.

19 Mar

Congestion on UK roads is at its ‘worst’ for more than 10 years

A Freight Transport Association (FTA) survey has revealed that congestion on UK roads is at the worst it has been for over 10 years.

18 Mar

Passport checks at cross-channel terminals will lead to traffic chaos, warns FTA

Proposed manual passport checks at the main cross-channel terminals, which are due to be introduced on April 8, will cause traffic chaos, according the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

16 Mar

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FTA calls for 3ppl cut in fuel duty

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging the Government to reduce fuel duty by 3 pence per litre.

9 Mar