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Trial continues to show benefits of longer semi-trailers, says FTA

The FTA says a report released today by the Department for Transport (DfT) shows that longer semi-trailers (LSTs) continue to make a significant contribution towards reducing HGV miles ...

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FTA launches new roadworthiness audits

The Freight Transport Association has launched two new audits today (18 April) aimed at revolutionising the approach to raising standards of roadworthiness within vehicle fleets ...

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FTA says French Government must deliver on Calais promises

The FTA says the French government must act quickly on its commitment to dismantle the Calais migrant camp following yesterday’s protest by truckers, farmers, local businesses and residents ...

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Johnsons Apparelmaster achieves FTA Compliance Award

Workwear rental specialist Johnsons Apparelmaster has been presented with the Freight Transport Association Tachofta Compliance Award in recognition of its high standards of driver ...

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Van Excellence receives top award

The Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence scheme today received a top award at the Fleet World Honours in London and was hailed “a beacon of professionalism” for the van industry ...

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FTA publishes Freight Manifesto for Wales

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) today publishes its Freight Manifesto for Wales ahead of next month’s Assembly election. The document highlights key issues affecting the ...

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FTA publishes Freight Manifesto for Scotland

The Freight Transport Association today publishes its Freight Manifesto for Scotland ahead of next month’s parliamentary elections ...

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Leigh Pomlett of CEVA Group takes over as FTA President

Ian Veitch handed over the presidency of the Freight Transport Association to Leigh Pomlett, Executive Director, CEVA Group, at FTA’s National Council meeting in London today (21 April). Ian ...

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Calais blockade - drivers will be target for migrant attacks

Today's planned blockade of the major routes in and out of Calais will make drivers a sitting target for migrant attacks, warns the FTA ...

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It’s not just beans & toilet roll – freight delivers EVERYTHING!

It takes 400 vans to deliver all the toilet roll used by Londoners every day, and 23 articulated lorries to transport all the baked beans – just two examples from the FTA ...

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