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FTA Olympics Logistics Legacy heralds work of freight as national success story

The logistics achievements throughout the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been heralded as a ‘national success story’ by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) and Transport for London (TfL), with teamwork being recognised at the heart of Olympics legacy for the freight industry.

Shell keeps industry ahead of the curve with Guide to Managing Drivers

Sponsored by Shell, one of the world’s leading energy providers, FTA’s Guide to Managing Drivers is set to become an industry must-have, providing advice to companies from the recruitment and induction of new drivers to ensuring their fleets are being driven safely, legally and efficiently ...

Two years on and Driver CPC uptake still held back by industry concerns, says FTA

It has been two years since the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) was introduced, but industry concerns – including an annual driver attrition rate in some sectors of up to 20 per cent – have made industry reluctant to invest in compulsory training. The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says that despite ...

FTA meets with transport minister to set out future of Scotland’s supply chain

The Freight Transport Association met with Keith Brown MSP, transport minister, to set out where it believes the newly-elected Scottish National Party government should focus to create a more environmentally friendly, more efficient and safer supply chain in Scotland ...

Van Excellence members sweep the board at Fleet Van Awards

Members of FTA Van Excellence have swept the board at the Fleet Van Awards 2012, with both operators and partners of the scheme picking up an impressive number of honours.

Transaid Cycle Challenge takes FTA's fundraising total past the £100k mark

The Freight Transport Association Transaid Cycle Challenge 2011, which took place this summer, has exceeded its fundraising target of £50,000 for international development charity Transaid. Along with £50,000 already presented to Transaid in April from the FTA membership renewals scheme, this means a total sum of over £100,000 has been raised ...

FTA backs Select Committee’s data-sharing recommendations to tackle congestion

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging the Government to look long and hard at the recommendations made in the Transport Select Committee’s (TSC) report: Out of the jam: reducing congestion on our roads. The leading trade body, whose views on the 'patchiness' of available road traffic information were ...

Win an unforgettable racing experience and a full set of winter tyres at FTA’s Transport Manager

Delegates at the Freight Transport Association’s Transport Manager seminar series will not just come away with all the latest knowledge they need for the year ahead, but a chance to win some great prizes courtesy of Goodyear and Shell ...

FTA brings transport to heart of LibDem conference; eyes now fixed on Labour and the Conservatives

Following a successful Liberal Democrat conference, the Freight Transport Association looks to repeat the success of the 'Transport Hub' at both Labour and Conservative party conferences ...

Scottish Spending Review pays lip service to freight modal shift, says FTA

Companies looking to reap the environmental and economic benefits of shifting more goods by water and rail instead of by lorry have been dealt a significant blow after today’s Scottish Spending Review revealed a real terms cut in support for modal shift. That’s the view from the Freight Transport Association, which has accused ...