Investment and smarter speed limits can improve our roads' safety rating, says FTA
28 January 2010
The Freight Transport Association has called for greater investment in road infrastructure along with a more intelligent approach to speed limits to bring greater safety benefits to all road users.

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Scotland's minister for transport to address FTA's inaugural supply chain forum
25 January 2010
Stewart Stevenson, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure & Climate change, will deliver the keynote speech at the Freight Transport Association's (FTA) inaugural Scottish Supply Chain Forum (SSCF) on 26 January.

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Final ATF contract a big improvement, says Freight Transport Association
22 January 2010
The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency's plans to introduce Authorised Testing Facilities across the country will be improved significantly by the contractual changes it has made to ensure ATF operators are better protected.

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Freight industry tackles climate challenge
5 January 2010
In lieu of any meaningful progress at last month's Copenhagen climate summit, the freight industry is leading the debate on how to record and sensibly reduce its own carbon emissions.

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Ensure a compliant 2010 with the FTA guide to road transport law
4 January 2010
The Freight Transport Association has published the 48th edition of its indispensable guide to road transport law.

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Apathy over Severn tolls is stealing from Santa, says FTA
23 December 2009
Refusal by policy makers to tackle the problem of unreasonably high tolls levied to lorries crossing the River Severn has effectively handed businesses in Wales a massive bill for Christmas.

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FTA identifies where rail freight terminals are most needed
17 December 2009
Britain's climate change dilemma will worsen without support for more strategically-sited rail freight terminals, according to the Freight Transport Association.

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WAG's Severn Bridge ignorance 'beggars belief', says FTA
16 December 2009
The Welsh Assembly Government's lack of understanding of the unfair burden imposed on companies doing business in Wales caused by the Severn Tolls beggars belief, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has said today (15 December 2009).

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FTA urges LibDems to consider importance of air freight
1 December 2009
The Freight Transport Association has criticised proposals by the Liberal Democrats to introduce a 'per flight' aviation tax.

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FTA members help Transaid make a difference
30 November 2009
The Freight Transport Association is giving its members the option to make a donation to international development charity Transaid along with their annual FTA membership fees.

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National lorry parking strategy welcomed by FTA
24 November 2009
Lorry drivers who struggle to find safe and secure parking facilities to take their legally-required rest breaks were given a boost today after the Department for Transport (DfT) unveiled its long-awaited national lorry parking strategy.

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Lorry-friendly sat-nav available from FTA
20 November 2009
Lorries hitting low bridges could be a thing of the past thanks to a satellite navigation unit designed specifically for lorry drivers.

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Road safety in Wales boosted by FTA recommendation
17 November 2009
Decent overnight lorry parking facilities on Wales' trunk roads are one step closer after a recommendation made by the Freight Transport Association was accepted by the Welsh Assembly Government.

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Essential industry guide aimed at improving wheel security
16 November 2009
There were nearly 400 instances of wheel loss from lorries in 2006, according to analysis undertaken by the Transport Research Laboratory.

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O-licensing in Northern Ireland: FTA welcomes clearance of latest hurdle
11 November 2009
Improved road safety and fairer competition in Northern Ireland took a step closer to realisation yesterday when the Goods Vehicle (Operator Licensing) Bill passed the Consideration stage.

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FTA shapes future of rail freight in Wales
11 November 2009
Wider rail tracks, greater load capacity and more freight terminals ? allowing goods to be exchanged between road and track ? are essential if rail freight is to achieve its true potential in Wales.

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FTA welcomes publication of draft port policy paper
10 November 2009
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the Department for Transport's (DfT) long-awaited National Policy Statement for ports.

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Digipostpro: a hassle-free way to send driver and vehicle data to FTA
9 November 2009
The digipostpro - available from the Freight Transport Association - will help commercial vehicle operators and drivers meet their legal obligations by simplifying and speeding up the way essential data can be sent for analysis.

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Cut costs and protect reputation with FTA's Fleet Engineer
9 November 2009
The Freight Transport Association's Fleet Engineer seminars provide up-to-date advice to delegates wanting to take advantage of developments in vehicle design and fuel technology to support wider business efficiency and cost reduction goals.

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Stay legal with FTA's Guide to Managing Agency Drivers
6 November 2009
The Freight Transport Associations (FTA) Guide to Managing Agency Drivers will give advice to companies employing temporary drivers on how to stay on the right side of the law.

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