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No room for complacency in van operations or face the consequences

The Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence Operational Briefings – sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans, will highlight the fact that there is no place for complacency in van operation ...

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Forth Bridge reopens early but FTA members counting the cost

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the early reopening of the Forth Road Bridge to HGVs tomorrow is good news for freight operators, but the financial impact of the lengthy closure ...

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Davies takes on Van Excellence Chair

FTA’s Van Excellence has appointed a new Chair of its Governance Group - Julie Davies – Fleet and Plant Compliance Manager, Amey. Made up of van operators, the independent Governance Group steers ...

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FTA to call for urgent action at Calais meeting

The Freight Transport Association will today call for urgent action to protect the vital trade link between the UK and Europe when it meets with Xavier Bertrand, new president of the Nord Pas de ...

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Lifting 370 miles of roadworks helping deliver August Bank Holiday

The FTA has applauded the removal of over 370 miles of roadworks from our roads next weekend, saying the move will ease the journeys for drivers across the August Bank Holiday ...

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FTA publishes new edition of popular legal guide

The 54th edition of the Freight Transport Association’s Yearbook of Road Transport Law, sponsored by Bridgestone, has now been published. Fully updated for 2016, the Yearbook is an ...

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FTA sponsors IRTE Conference for third year

The FTA is sponsoring the Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE) Conference next month for the third year running, celebrating the ongoing partnership between the two organisations ...

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FTA calls for action on migrant camp after new rail freight service is shelved

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says news that a planned rail freight service between the Pyrenees and the Port of Calais has been shelved over migrant security fears highlights the need

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Delegates pay tribute to FTA Transport Manager conferences

Preparations are well under way for FTA Transport Manager 2016 sponsored by Iveco, which takes place from September to December. The popular conferences, supported by Goodyear Tyres and Microlise ...

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FTA unveils Truck Excellence scheme at CV Show

The Freight Transport Association tomorrow announces the release of Truck Excellence - a voluntary, industry-governed scheme designed to raise standards and recognise excellence in ...

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