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FTA outraged as inflation-busting Severn toll hike announced

HGV operators using the Severn crossing, already the most expensive toll in the UK, will be forced to pay an extra 80p in the New Year, which could be the kiss of death for those companies that rely on this vital trade ...

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FTA seminar prize winner announced

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco is giving away 15 fantastic prizes, including the grand prize of an all expenses paid trip of a lifetime to Italy, at the Freight Transport Association’s annual series of Transport ...

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FTA warns of serious capacity issues as VOSA announces test centre closures

The closure of two busy Vehicle & Operator Services Agency (VOSA) test centres could leave commercial vehicle operators with a major problem in the absence of alternative, fit-for-purpose testing facilities. So warns ...

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FTA Ireland's new website goes live

Ireland’s leading multi-modal transport trade association, Freight Transport Association Ireland, now has an online presence on its journey to becoming the undisputed voice for Irish logistics. Visitors to www.ftai.ie will be ...

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Scottish budget a ‘mixed bag’ for freight, says FTA

Today’s Scottish budget announcement will bring some benefits to the country’s supply chain and help maintain its position as a net exporter of goods, says the Freight Transport Association. However, with spending on ...

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FTA welcomes victory for common sense on domestic drivers’ hours

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed as a ‘victory for common sense’ the announcement by transport minister, Mike Penning, that he has decided to leave the domestic drivers’ rules unchanged ...

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Drivers still to be rewarded this Christmas despite recession

The next few weeks represent the busiest time of the road transport year as the industry delivers Christmas to shops, offices, pubs, restaurants and direct to homes. The country’s commercial vehicle drivers will be ...

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Inaugural President sets out FTA Ireland's ambitions

The election of Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTA Ireland)’s first President on Tuesday marked a significant milestone for Ireland’s leading multi-modal transport trade association. Niall Cotton of BOC Gases ...

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FTA reassured by modal shift grant announcement

Rail freight received a reassuring boost with the news that the English revenue support grant has escaped drastic cuts. The Freight Transport Association (FTA) was pleased to learn that £19m of funding will be ...

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Beware of novice cyclists! FTA warns truckers as Cycle Hire Scheme launches to casual users

Lorry drivers in London should be extra vigilant as thousands of inexperienced cyclists are expected to take advantage of the Cycle Hire Scheme, launched by Transport for London (TfL) ...

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