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Drivers using hand-held mobile phones are putting lives at risk

on Nov 15, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Drivers using hand-held mobile phones are putting lives at risk

Under new rules, motorists committing the offence of using a hand held mobile phone while driving will get six points on their licence and face a £200 fine

York Street Interchange reprieve is good news for freight says FTA

on Nov 15, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on York Street Interchange reprieve is good news for freight says FTA

News that the York Street Interchange scheme in Belfast will now be progressed is good news for businesses and the economy, the Freight Transport Association has said

FTA says better enforcement needed to cut mobile phone use

on Nov 13, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA says better enforcement needed to cut mobile phone use

Plans to double fines and penalties for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving send a strong signal to drivers – but better enforcement is essential, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA)

FTA demonstrates post Brexit commitment to members

on Nov 13, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA demonstrates post Brexit commitment to members

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is demonstrating its commitment to represent members at the highest level in negotiations to leave the EU by joining a new HMRC Brexit working group

FTA says grants will encourage green truck take-up

on Oct 25, 16 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on FTA says grants will encourage green truck take-up

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the Government’s plan to extend its Plug-In Van grant scheme to trucks is a positive step to encourage take-up of green technologies in the logistics sector

Postponement of Belfast road scheme is bad news -says FTA

on Oct 19, 16 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on Postponement of Belfast road scheme is bad news -says FTA

News that a vital road improvement scheme in the centre of Belfast has been put on hold following the Brexit vote is bad news for transport operators and the economy, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA)

EU staff are vital to logistics sector

on Oct 10, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on EU staff are vital to logistics sector

Freight Transport Association (FTA) Chief Executive David Wells has told Transport Secretary Chris Grayling that EU workers are as vital to the logistics industry as they are to the NHS and construction sector

FTA says Silvertown Tunnel commitment is excellent news

on Oct 4, 16 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA says Silvertown Tunnel commitment is excellent news

The announcement today of the go ahead for the Silvertown Tunnel has been described as excellent news for east London by the Freight Transport Association

FTA says French Government must deliver on Calais promises

on Sep 6, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA says French Government must deliver on Calais promises

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the French government must act quickly on its commitment to dismantle the Calais migrant camp following yesterday’s protest by truckers, farmers, local businesses and residents

Trial continues to show benefits of longer semi-trailers

on Sep 6, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Trial continues to show benefits of longer semi-trailers

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says a report released today by the Department for Transport (DfT) shows that longer semi-trailers (LSTs) continue to make a significant contribution towards reducing HGV miles, with subsequent environmental benefits, and pose no greater safety risk than normal HGV trailers