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FTA acquires Tachodisc Ltd

29/04/2016 00:00:00

TDUK Limited (‘TDUK’), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Freight Transport Association (FTA), has today announced that it has acquired the business and certain assets of Warrington-based Tachodisc Limited.

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Educating drivers on smart motorways is key, says FTA

03/10/2016 00:00:00

It is important to concentrate on educating drivers on the safe use of smart motorways, the Freight Transport Association has said following a statement by the House of Commons Transport Committee.

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EU staff are vital to logistics sector, FTA Chief tells Transport Secretary

10/10/2016 00:00:00

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

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Introduction of new financial standing rates

28/10/2016 00:00:00

Operator's licence holders must be able to show satisfactory financial resources to be able to keep vehicles fit and serviceable throughout the life of the licence. The levels for financial standing for standard operator's licenes are defined in European legislation in Euros...

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Loading of vehicles

30/11/2016 00:00:00

Loading, securing and unloading goods safely are essential activities for any fleet operator. However, there’s no detailed regulatory framework specifically for these activities. Nevertheless, there’s enough legislation for the authorities to bring you to book.

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Freight calls for Government support for switch to green fuels

10/01/2017 00:00:00

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) (9 January 2016) calls on the Government to give transport operators similar support to the car sector by providing significant financial support to help achieve more widespread industry take-up of green fuels and technologies.

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Vehicle testing

10/01/2017 00:00:00

DVSA vehicle testing The Driver and Vehicle Services Agency (DVSA) undertakes vehicle tests and issues a certificate on completion of the annual test. A vehicle that fails on any of the items set by DVSA must be re-tested. You may have the chance to repair minor faults at th...

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Briefings to help improve safety in the van industry

23/01/2017 00:00:00

With over four million vans on the UK’s roads, it is vital to improve safety and compliance within the industry and help businesses of all sizes professionalise their van operations. With this in mind, this spring’s Freight Transport Association Van Excellence Operational Bri...

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Longer semi-trailer trial demonstrates safety and environmental benefits, says FTA

26/01/2017 00:00:00

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the Department for Transport (DfT)’s announcement today (26 January 2017) that it will be extending the numbers in its Longer Semi-Trailer (LST) trial this year. This trial, which is investigating the environmental and safe...

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Drivers' hours

30/01/2017 00:00:00

In the last 10 years, significant changes have been made to drivers' hours, working time and tachograph rules; FTA members have agreed that the Association should press for a period of stability in these policy areas and resist any major alterations.

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