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Promising progress on Driver CPC

With the deadline for completion of Driver CPC (DCPC) training exactly two years away, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) says that promising progress is being reported by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA).

11 Sep

Toll booth workers' strike disruption warning

Drivers using the Severn bridges (M4 & M48) are being warned by unions that they could face severe disruption from next week as toll booth workers threaten to go on strike in a dispute over shift patterns.

23 Aug

Chevin partners FTA’s Van Excellence scheme

Fleet software specialist Chevin Fleet Solutions has been selected by the UK’s Freight Transport Association (FTA) to partner the organisation’s Van Excellence scheme.

23 Aug

FTA offers certificate of excellence in van operations

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is offering two brand new training courses for van operators, the certificate of excellence for van operators and the certificate of excellence for passenger van operators.

15 Aug

Travel advice for day 13 of the 2012 London Olympics

Day 13 of the Games sees another busy day with the beach volleyball men’s finals at Horse Guards Parade, the women’s 10km marathon swimming in Hyde Park, the women’s football gold medal match (which starts at 7.45pm) and athletics at the Olympic stadium.

9 Aug

ACFO forges stronger links to give fleets stronger voice

ACFO is forging closer links with a number of other transport-related organisations to deliver a range of benefits to members.

18 Jun

FTA calls on manufacturers to manage van top speeds

The Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence Governance Group stands united in its decision to appeal to van manufacturers to supply vehicles with a speed limiter set at 70 miles per hour as a no-cost option.

13 Jun

FTA launches company car drivers’ handbook

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has launched the Company Car Drivers' Handbook, which it says is the perfect tool to help plan and manage journeys.

1 Jun

Face the logistics carbon reduction challenge, says FTA

Due to increased pressure from both Government and customers, commercial vehicle operators must face the challenge of reducing carbon emissions from transport, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

21 May

FTA advises businesses to prepare now for French breathalyser rules

From July 1, anyone driving a motorised vehicle in or through France will be required to carry a single-use disposable breathalyser kit, although the enforcement and fines for not carrying one will not commence until November 1.

11 May

European Road Transport Guide now available from FTA

The Freight Transport Association has published the 17th edition of its annual European Road Transport Guide for UK-based road transport operators visiting countries in the EU and beyond.

1 May

FTA aims to make driver licence checking easy

The Freight Transport Association (FTA), in conjunction with Licence Bureau, is now offering a driver licence checking service specifically tailored for FTA members.

25 Apr

FTA Van Excellence scheme offers members GreenRoad discount

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has announced that it is offering its members an exclusive 10% discount on GreenRoad, enabling its members to achieve faster ROI with enhanced safety and reduced fuel consumption.

24 Apr

Sainsbury’s achieves Van Excellence accreditation

Sainsbury’s has successfully achieved accreditation to the Van Excellence scheme, managed by the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

20 Apr

Bott achieves Van Excellence accreditation

Bott has become the first vehicle enhancement company to achieve Van Excellence accreditation.

10 Apr

FTA delighted with vital infrastructure investment in Northern Ireland

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed this morning's ministerial announcement that funding will be made available to upgrade key infrastructure projects in Northern Ireland, including £105m on the A8 from Larne to Belfast.

15 Feb

FTA and Highways Agency on road to working closer together

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by the chief executives of the Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the Highways Agency to establish a platform for effective co-operation and understanding between the parties.

13 Jan

FTA against London Olympic parking charge extension

Proposals to impose additional parking charges beyond the Olympic Route Network during the Games period in London have been attacked by the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

3 Nov

FTA welcomes new Transport Secretary

The Freight Transport Association has congratulated Justine Greening on becoming the new Secretary of State for Transport following the weekend's ministerial reshuffle.

19 Oct

DHL Express fleet awarded for excellence by FTA

DHL Express is the first logistics company in the UK to receive accreditation under the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) Van Excellence scheme.

5 Oct

FTA - Page 8

Promising progress on Driver CPC

Toll booth workers' strike disruption warning

Chevin partners FTA’s Van Excellence scheme

FTA offers certificate of excellence in van operations

Travel advice for day 13 of the 2012 London Olympics

ACFO forges stronger links to give fleets stronger voice

FTA calls on manufacturers to manage van top speeds

FTA launches company car drivers’ handbook

Face the logistics carbon reduction challenge, says FTA

FTA advises businesses to prepare now for French breathalyser rules

European Road Transport Guide now available from FTA

FTA aims to make driver licence checking easy

FTA Van Excellence scheme offers members GreenRoad discount

Sainsbury’s achieves Van Excellence accreditation

Bott achieves Van Excellence accreditation

FTA delighted with vital infrastructure investment in Northern Ireland

FTA and Highways Agency on road to working closer together

FTA against London Olympic parking charge extension

FTA welcomes new Transport Secretary

DHL Express fleet awarded for excellence by FTA

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FTA - Page 8

Promising progress on Driver CPC

Toll booth workers' strike disruption warning

Chevin partners FTA’s Van Excellence scheme

FTA offers certificate of excellence in van operations

Travel advice for day 13 of the 2012 London Olympics

ACFO forges stronger links to give fleets stronger voice

FTA calls on manufacturers to manage van top speeds

FTA launches company car drivers’ handbook

Face the logistics carbon reduction challenge, says FTA

FTA advises businesses to prepare now for French breathalyser rules

European Road Transport Guide now available from FTA

FTA aims to make driver licence checking easy

FTA Van Excellence scheme offers members GreenRoad discount

Sainsbury’s achieves Van Excellence accreditation

Bott achieves Van Excellence accreditation

FTA delighted with vital infrastructure investment in Northern Ireland

FTA and Highways Agency on road to working closer together

FTA against London Olympic parking charge extension

FTA welcomes new Transport Secretary

DHL Express fleet awarded for excellence by FTA

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Fleets drive sales of new cars and electric vehicles

Private Parking Code of Practice not in force after five years

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