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Truck platooning: the next step for sustainable road transport, says FTA

Truck platooning could save cost, congestion and carbon says the Freight Transport Association, members of which operate more ...

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Calling all freight drivers! Vacancies still concern for freight industry

The freight and logistics sector is still suffering a shortage of skilled drivers, according to the Freight Transport Association's July Quarterly Transport Activity Survey (QTAS), sponsored by Santander Corporate Banking. The ...

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DfT’s way forward for HGVs not rubbish, says FTA

The government’s announcement of a £20 million feasibility study into the options for creation of next generation HGV fuels from rubbish has been praised by the Freight Transport Association ...

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National strike a threat to supply chain continuity

The Freight Transport Association has today warned its members, and members of the public, to expect possible disruption to cross-Channel traffic as a result of the French national strike ...

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Emissions only part of the Scottish air quality issue, says FTA

The Freight Transport Association has urged government to appreciate the steps which the sector has taken in improving vehicle emissions in the past ten years ...

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Christmas under threat from Home Office proposals to reduce EU workers in logistics sector

Proposals set out in a leaked Home Office document this week would end the free movement of labour immediately after Brexit and prevent all but the most highly-skilled ...

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Finalists getting ready to compete for title of FTA Driver of the Year 2017

Final preparations are being made for the Freight Transport Association Driver of the Year 2017 competition, hosted at Mercedes-Benz’ Wentworth Park facility, where winners and Young Drivers of the Year in three ...

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FTA celebrates supply chain leadership and excellence with new awards

The Freight Transport Association has launched the FTA Logistics Awards to celebrate supply chain leadership and excellence, and recognise leaders who have made a significant contribution to the industry, either as ...

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Winner of FTA Van Excellence Driver of the Year 2017 announced

The winner of the fourth annual FTA Van Excellence Driver of the Year competition, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd, has been announced. Steve Mumford of BT Supply Chain has become the overall champion ...

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Winner of FTA Driver of the Year 18 tonne competition announced

The winner of the Freight Transport Association Driver of the Year 18 tonne competition, sponsored by Bridgestone, has been announced. Craig Stewart of Clarke International has become the overall champion in ...

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