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Rising fuel prices mean vehicle operating costs track ahead of inflation, says FTA

The high cost of fuel remains the biggest cause for concern amongst haulage operators, who are continuing to be squeezed by rising operating costs and pressure for earlier payment terms from suppliers, whilst facing downward pressure on haulage rates and lengthening payment terms from customers ...

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Portas’ calls to lift night-time delivery restrictions backed by FTA

Retail guru Mary Portas' recommendation that night-time delivery restrictions could be lifted as one way to reinvigorate the UK's ailing high streets has been backed by the Freight Transport Association. The leading trade body has long supported the method of delivering goods out-of-hours as it brings convincing ...

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Common sense prevails in Red Tape Challenge – but safeguards needed, says FTA

Among a diverse package of measures to save industry and motorists time and money, the Government's Red Tape Review will bring some notable and common sense changes to regulations affecting the road transport sector. However, the Freight Transport Association warns that while many of the suggestions will serve to ...

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LEZ concession is an 'early Christmas present' for London fleets, says FTA

Vehicle operators who will miss the deadline for retrofitting their fleets in line with Low Emission Zone engine requirements have been thrown a lifeline by Transport for London. The government agency will not penalise non-compliant operators if they can prove they have ordered retrofit systems ahead of the 3 January deadline ...

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FTA warns businesses to keep older vans out of London

It could be more a case of ‘van drivers weeping’ than ‘ten Lords A-Leaping’ when the new Low Emission Zone requirements for London come into effect on 3 January. The Freight Transport Association is advising operators of Y-registration (and some 51 plate) vans to keep out of London to avoid costly charges and fines ...

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FTA Yearbook’s half century of road transport law

The Freight Transport Association has published the 50th version of its much respected Yearbook of Road Transport Law, the indispensable guide to road transport legislation. The Yearbook provides essential information designed to keep operators fully aware of all aspects of road transport legislation, presented in a ...

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High Speed 2 must not distract from freight’s needs, warns FTA

With a government announcement on High Speed 2 (HS2) expected this week, the Freight Transport Association is anxious that potential passenger benefits are not gained at the expense of freight ...

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FTA sees First Minister's statement as 'slap in face'

Members of the Freight Transport Association received the news made by the First Minister for Wales, Carwyn Jones that tolls would be retained on the Severn Bridge above that required to pay for maintenance with disappointment.

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FTA and Highways Agency on road to working closer together

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Chief Executives of the Freight Transport Association and the Highways Agency to establish a platform for effective co-operation and understanding between the parties ...

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Visit the new Shopfta website for all your transport essentials

The Freight Transport Association’s Shopfta website has been completely redesigned to make it easier to use, faster and more user-friendly, and with the prospect of bad weather in the coming months, now is the ideal time for transport operators to stock up on all their winter transport essentials ...

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