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Supermarket diesel cuts - good news for industry

News that supermarkets are slashing forecourt prices of diesel has been described as ‘good news for industry’ by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) today. Four of the UK’s major supermarkets …

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FTA Van Excellence briefings to return in spring 2017

The FTA's popular Van Excellence Operational Briefings return in spring 2017 with an unrivalled line-up of speakers, exploring risk and driver management and discussing best practice and ...

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Twitter poll backs FTA call for Calais camp to be moved

An online poll has overwhelmingly supported the Freight Transport Association’s call for the Calais migrant camp to be moved further from the port to stop attacks on truck drivers as they queue to …

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FTA says clear plans for Apprenticeship Levy are vital for logistics industry

The FTA has called for assurance from the UK’s devolved governments that Apprenticeship Levy funds will be made available for apprenticeships or other vocational training in the freight sector ...

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FTA Logistics Skills Summit aims to Attract, Recruit & Retain

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is staging a Logistics Skills shortage Summit in March to help employers in the logistics industry tackle the problem of recruiting and retaining staff …

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FTA says new report reflects its findings on cross-Channel delays

The FTA says a new report by independent watchdog Transport Focus reflects its own findings about the need for safe lorry parking and decent driver facilities when there are disruptions to ...

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FTA helps industry keep on delivering this winter

With tomorrow seeing the official start of winter, the FTA is supporting Highways England’s winter road safety campaign which this year highlights the dangers of driving in the rain and ...

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A6 improvements will bring economic and road safety benefits to Northern Ireland

The announcement that work will start this year on major improvements to the A6 between Belfast and Londonderry is good news for transport operators and will benefit the wider economy, according to …

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FTA welcomes drivers’ hours relaxation but says bridge must reopen

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the European Commission’s extension to the drivers’ hours relaxation in Scotland will help transport operators, but it is vital that the Forth …

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M6 should be priority for Government investment, drivers tell FTA

As the festive getaway begins, the FTA has been looking at stretches of the UK’s strategic road network that would most benefit from Government investment following the Chancellor’s ...

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