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British industry needs positive movement to keep trading, says FTA

With less than 300 working days to go until the UK leaves the European Union, the Freight Transport Association is urging government to take decisive steps to agree the format and

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London freight companies celebrate as Grayling blocks punitive PCN charges

London’s freight operators are celebrating, after it was confirmed the Transport Secretary has blocked plans for a dramatic increase in Red Route Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs). The penalties are imposed on vehicles which stop or park on ...

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FTA Van Excellence events to focus on drivers’ health and wellbeing

Does your business use vans in its daily operation? With four million vans on Britain’s roads, and the numbers increasing every year, operating them in a safe, efficient and compliant manner, should be of paramount importance to fleet operators.

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Warning of 15-mile queues at Calais should be Brexit wake-up call

The Freight Transport Association says a warning of 15-mile queues at the Port of Calais, if border checks are introduced after Brexit, should be a wake-up call for the British and EU27 governments ...

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Lack of road maintenance spending could hit London's profitability, says FTA

Leaving London’s roads without repairs and maintenance for the next two years could have catastrophic effects on the ability of the capital’s businesses to keep everyone supplied with the goods and services they ...

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Drivers urged to prepare now for snow, to avoid delays and disruption

With heavy snow forecast across the UK this week, drivers are being urged to prepare now to avoid delays and disruption to journeys over coming days.

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Members of FTA emissions scheme lead the fleet on clean air

Members of the Freight Transport Association's Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS) have continued to cut vehicle emissions and fuel costs, according to the latest data released today.

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FTA recognises work of Menzies Distribution with Roadworthiness Award

Menzies Distribution has received a 2018 Roadworthiness Award from the Freight Transport Association. The award recognises the organisation's high standards when maintaining its fleet of ...

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FTA’s highly-anticipated transport manager conference returns to Belfast

Belfast will, once again, host the Freight Transport Association’s annual Transport Manager Northern Ireland Conference, sponsored by Iveco. 

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Spring Statement a good step forward, but questions remain about effects on van users, says FTA

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the government’s ambitions for infrastructure and transport, as expressed in this week’s Spring Statement, revealed in Parliament by Chancellor Philip Hammond MP.

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