Utilities and Civil Engineering Transport Conference from FTA
May 9, 2008

FTA's Essential Services Working Group and Utilities Transport Association are coming together to hold an industry conference at Stratford Upon Avon on 4 June. The event is targeted to manage risk and identify best practice, duty of care, and general compliance on environment and transport for utilities and their contactors. Between them the two groups operate a diverse cross-section of vehicles, with a combined fleet strength of over half a million.

Government must invest in South West roads
May 2, 2008

The Freight Transport Association has urged Government to take another look at the region's road priorities in light of another setback in improving the economic links into the South West.

Freight customers reject proposed aviation tax - 'own goal' on UK industry
May 2, 2008

In a formal submission to the Treasury the Freight Transport Association has rejected Government proposals for the introduction of a duty on individual air flights which would, for the first time, impose a tax on air freight. FTA says that such a tax would add unnecessary costs on to UK air freight services, some of which would switch to continental airports and then truck goods in and out of the UK, adding to UK roads congestion.

FTA seminars at Torquay waste show
April 28, 2008

For the second year running, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is working with the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) to run a Transport Hub at the CIWM 2008 Conference & Exhibition to be held in Torquay from 10-13 June.

Grangemouth closure - plan for fuel distribution says FTA
April 25, 2008

The Freight Transport Association says that the Government must make appropriate arrangements to protect the supply chain for diesel for use by UK industry in the event of the strike at the Grangemouth refinery leading to a loss of production for a sustained period.

Longer, heavier goods vehicles - FTA calls for trials
April 21, 2008

The Freight Transport Association awaits the Government's response to a Parliamentary Question on Tuesday (22 April) asking the Secretary of State for Transport whether she will make a statement regarding any plans to permit the use of longer, heavier vehicles on some roads.

Diesel prices hitting all of UK industry - scrap duty increase
April 18, 2008

The constant increase in the cost of a barrel of oil and its consequential impact on diesel prices now represents a major cause of concern for every UK business supplying goods and services. The Freight Transport Association says that it is not only transport specialists who are feeling the pinch, but every company that requires the movement of goods - supermarkets, retailers, farmers, suppliers and virtually every company in the country.

New Van Drivers' Handbook from FTA
April 18, 2008

The Freight Transport Association has published the latest issue of the FTA Van Drivers' Handbook, sponsored by Ford - the essential guide to ensuring the safe, legal and efficient operation of vans and light commercial vehicles. The 78 page handbook is designed to give the van driver a quick and easy reference guide in order to stay legally compliant, together with practical advice and information on the daily operation of the vehicle.

Tachograph compliance - a complete service at operator base
April 16, 2008

The Freight Transport Association has produced a new tachograph compliance service designed to help vehicle operators meet their legal obligations. The new scheme is delivered on-site at operator premises. Expert and experienced FTA personnel visit operator premises and conduct a variety of compliance activities supporting in-house administration and advising on remedial care or efficiency improvements.

FTA compliance advice for Iveco dealers
April 16, 2008

Iveco Limited and the Freight Transport Association have agreed on a programme to further improve the O-licence understanding within the Iveco dealer network. Each dealership will nominate a 'compliance point of contact' who will receive all correspondence, legislation updates, e-news, publications and have access to the FTA Member Advice Centre. This contact will then circulate relevant issues within the dealership departments locally.