The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of his 2014 Autumn Statement on 3 December, primarily outlining the economic benefits that could be delivered by the further development of the Government’s approach to fuel duty
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Black Friday – Sofa Sunday – Cyber Monday; recognised as the biggest shopping days of the year and when logistics operators will be put under pressure to deliver the goods – which won’t be helped this Christmas because of the growing problem of driver shortage. Christmas shopping starts in earnest this week beginning with ‘Black Friday’ – the American shopping extravaganza which has made its way to the UK. This year, more than ever, Britain will be swamped with discounts online and in the High Street. Almost one in four purchases are expected to be
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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has warned that it could be a bleak Christmas this year – with a distinct lack of drivers to deliver the goods.
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Information is key to keep the freight and logistics industry on the move during extreme weather conditions, that’s the message from the Freight Transport Association (FTA), which added that transport resilience plays a vital part to aid a successful economy
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The Freight Transport Association has welcomed the Government’s decision to offer local highway authorities £80 million to fix the roads most damaged by severe weather. However, with the possibility that we will see more occasions when severe weather will affect our road network, highway authorities must look at their whole life maintenance plans to build and maintain more reliable, resilient roads
Read More »As 2013 Road Safety Week was launched today (18 November) – the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has supported the national campaign by voicing the importance to drivers to stay focussed and not be distracted by the phone when behind the wheel
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Volvo Trucks has launched five new truck models since September last year, starting with the spectacular launch of the new Volvo FH, followed this year by the introduction of the new Volvo FM, Volvo FMX, Volvo FE and Volvo FL. All the new models include innovations and features that make the driver’s job easier and more efficient
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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed Mayor of London, Boris Johnson’s cycling vision and plan to create a “Crossrail for the bike”
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Brigade Electronics will return to the CV show in April to launch their most intelligent camera monitor system yet
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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has branded a report by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) as a side-show in order to distract from the real issue of fuel duty
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