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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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DfT figures prove road freight industry is more efficient than ever

Department for Transport (DfT) figures out today show continued improvements in the efficiency of HGVs, helping meet the growing demand for delivery of goods across the UK. The DfT road ...

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A6 improvements will benefit economy & road safety, says FTA

The announcement of £160m funding for improvements to the A6 between L’Derry and Belfast will have huge economic and safety benefits for businesses and local residents, says the FTA ...

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More truckers take to bikes in Belfast for FTA safe driving scheme

HGV drivers will be taking to their bikes in Belfast as part of a scheme aimed at improving safety for all road users. Last year the Freight Transport Association joined forces with ...

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