• ExxonMobil launches CV energy efficiency guide

    Published On: Tuesday 18 October 2016

    ExxonMobil has launched a free Energy Efficiency Guide in association with the Freight Transport Association (FTA), designed to help commercial vehicle operators reduce costs through energy efficiency measures. The guide, […]

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  • MPs report on driver shortage

    Published On: Tuesday 30 August 2016

    The House of Commons transport committee has published its report on skills and workforce planning in the road haulage sector, which includes recommendations on how the current driver shortage should […]

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  • 4 in 5 women ‘would drive a lorry’

    Published On: Monday 29 August 2016

    More than 79 per cent of women surveyed would be keen to get behind the wheel of a truck, according to figures unveiled by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) last […]

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  • RHA and FTA call for Brexit meetings with new PM

    Published On: Thursday 21 July 2016

    Following a tumultuous few weeks in British politics, trade associations representing the road transport sector have called for dialogue with the new prime minister, Theresa May, to ensure the industry’s […]

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  • FTA names Britain’s best CV drivers

    Published On: Monday 18 July 2016

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has announced the winners in its three ‘Driver of the Year’ contests for 2016, which celebrate driving excellence in the 44-tonne, 18-tonne and light commercial […]

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  • RHA: new wall at Calais ‘not the answer’

    Published On: Friday 15 July 2016

    The Road Haulage Association has responded with disappointment to proposals for a four-metre high, one-kilometre long wall at the port of Calais, in order to address the ongoing security situation […]

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  • Call for multimodal strategy meets mixed reception

    Published On: Saturday 25 June 2016

    The Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has called for the UK government to develop a national multimodal freight transport strategy to ease congestion, reduce pollution and boost the economy. But […]

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  • RHA: migrant activity is increasing beyond Calais

    Published On: Tuesday 17 May 2016

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has said its fears that increased security at Calais would push migrants seeking passage to the UK further afield to smaller French ports are becoming […]

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  • FTA in prescription drugs warning

    Published On: Monday 16 May 2016

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has emphasised the importance of drivers’ awareness of laws regarding prescription drugs that came into force last March. The association was responding to news that […]

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