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FTA backs call for decent facilities for drivers

“Decent parking facilities providing basic needs for lorry drivers are a must” – says the FTA Reacting to the Transport Focus - ‘Take a break – Road users’ views about roadside facilities’ report ...

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FTA hopes new runway is a step closer

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says it hopes today’s response by Heathrow to recommendations by the Airports Commission will bring the construction of a third runway a step ...

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Dover delays highlight need to look at bigger picture

Delays experienced by motorists heading for the Port of Dover this weekend highlight the need to look at the ‘bigger picture’ to provide facilities for all – says the FTA today ...

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M&S scoops top environmental award

Marks and Spencer has been rewarded for leading the way with reducing environmental impact and carbon emissions at this year’s FTA Multimodal Awards at Birmingham NEC ...

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FTA helping motorists to avoid Black Friday jams

FTA is advising motorists to plan ahead for Black Friday – the day thousands of schools break up for the summer - which is expected to be a nightmare as over 3 million vehicles are predicted ...

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FTA says A14 improvements will give better connectivity

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the decision by the Secretary of State to approve the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme is good news for transport ...

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Calling all South West van operators – extra FTA briefing to be held in Bristol

Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence Operational Briefings sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans, which took place in April, this popular ...

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Pokémon Go players advised to stay safe at FTA ‘PokéStop

The FTA head office in Tunbridge Wells is identified as a ‘PokéStop’ in Pokémon Go - the latest craze to hit smartphones. Dozens of players – or Pokémon trainers as they’re known – have been ...

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FTA says planned motoring services reforms will deliver greater flexibility

he Freight Transport Association (FTA) says long-awaited reforms to allow qualified experts in the private sector to conduct Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) tests came a step closer today with the ...

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EU low-emission strategy a step in the right direction – says FTA

Responding to the European Commission's low-emission mobility strategy announced today – the FTA has said that the proposed measures are a step in the right direction to reducing freight ...

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