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FTA welcomes completion of A8 Larne to Belfast road

FTA has welcomed the completion of a £130 million project to improve the A8 Larne to Belfast road – a vital route for freight travelling to and from the port ...

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FTA urges drivers to be aware of Dartford Tunnel changes

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging members to make their drivers aware of changes to the Dartford Tunnel approach that come into force this

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Shippers need to get ready for new container weight rules now

Shippers need to ensure they are prepared for new container weight verification rules that come into force next year, FTA has advised. FTA says shippers could fall foul of the new legislation ...

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Driver shortage and Driver CPC are biggest challenges for transport managers

Driver shortages and the Driver CPC are the most challenging issues faced by transport managers, according to a survey conducted for the FTA ...

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FTA's Chris Welsh awarded MBE

The Freight Transport Association’s Chris Welsh has been awarded the MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours list for services to shippers and the shipping

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FTA says HGV checks prove most drivers are compliant

The FTA says figures just released by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for roadside HGV checks prove that most lorry drivers are complying with new periodic training rules ...

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Theo de Pencier ‘Service to Industry’ recognised at MT Awards

FTA’s former Chief Executive – Theo de Pencier was recognised at the 2015 Motor Transport Awards when he was presented with the ‘Service to Industry’ Award ...

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Truckers take to bikes for FTA safe driving scheme

Truck drivers will be riding round Belfast on bikes as part of a new scheme aimed at improving safety for all road users. The FTA has joined forces with the walking and cycling charity Sustrans ...

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Port delays cost freight industry £750,000 a day, says FTA

Port delays on both sides of the Channel are costing the UK logistics industry £750,000 a day according to figures just released by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) ...

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FTA raising driver awareness of sleep apnoea

The Freight Transport Association is helping raise awareness of the problem of sleep apnoea and how the condition can affect HGV drivers in their day-to-day work if not treated ...

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