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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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Leadership in Carbon Reduction Award launched by FTA

The LCRS Leadership in Carbon Reduction Award sponsored by Bridgestone has been launched by the Freight Transport Association today. The Award aims to recognise companies who are making …

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Minister to address FTA transport manager conference in Belfast

Chris Hazzard MLA, Minister for Infrastructure, will give the keynote speech at the FTA's Transport Manager 2017 – Northern Ireland conference sponsored by Iveco, which takes place at ...

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Van Excellence wins prestigious Prince Michael safety award

The FTA's Van Excellence scheme has received a prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for achievement and innovation in road safety at a special ceremony at ...

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