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FTA gives evidence to Government on Calais migrant crisis

on Jul 14, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA gives evidence to Government on Calais migrant crisis

The Freight Transport Association has given evidence to the Home Affairs Committee at the House of Commons about the migrant situation in Calais following a Government announcement of a new secure lorry parking zone at the port

Uno Bus partners with Lytx to protect drivers

on Jul 14, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Uno Bus partners with Lytx to protect drivers

Uno Bus has deployed the Lytx DC Protect™ Programme, across its entire fleet of buses with a five-year agreement

Senior TC launches consultation on regulation of professional drivers

on Jul 13, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Senior TC launches consultation on regulation of professional drivers

The Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain, Beverley Bell, has launched a consultation on the regulation of professional drivers

RHA Chief witnesses Calais mayhem

on Jul 1, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA Chief witnesses Calais mayhem

The Chief Executive of the Road Haulage Association (RHA), Richard Burnett made the trip to Calais on Tuersday to witness for himself the appalling conditions under which UK hauliers are currently operating

FTA members come to the rescue of stranded truckers

on Jul 1, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA members come to the rescue of stranded truckers

Freight Transport Association members have stepped in to help fellow truckers who are stuck in Operation Stack on the M20 in Kent

Two drivers face six month driving suspensions

on Jun 30, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Two drivers face six month driving suspensions

Two HGV drivers are facing six month driving suspensions after carrying illegal alcohol loads – evading total tax and duty revenue of more than £70,

Transport Exchange Group expands telematics integration with Causeway

on Jun 30, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Transport Exchange Group expands telematics integration with Causeway

Causeway recently teamed up with Transport Exchange Group to help members turn empty vehicle capacity into profit. Members of Haulage Exchange and Courier Exchange can now further take advantage of live vehicle data using Causeway’s telematics software to better promote empty vehicles and provide live load updates to trading partners

Sales of CCTV cameras for British HGV fleets has shot up 20 per cent

on Jun 29, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Sales of CCTV cameras for British HGV fleets has shot up 20 per cent

Sales of CCTV cameras for British HGV fleets has shot up 20 per cent due to the growing problem of illegal immigrants breaking into lorries at French ports

Traffic Commissioner warns on use of magnets

on Jun 29, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Traffic Commissioner warns on use of magnets

The Traffic Commissioner, Nick Jones, has warned drivers, transport managers and operators they face serious regulatory action if they are found to be using magnets to evade drivers’ hours rules

FTA calls for Budget fuel tax cut

on Jun 29, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA calls for Budget fuel tax cut

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called on the Chancellor to freeze or cut fuel duty ahead of Wednesday’s FairFuelUK event at the House of Commons