FTA slams ‘disgraceful cynic’ Darling (2nd December 2008)

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has condemned the Chancellor’s move to increase fuel duty to offset cuts in VAT, deeming it a 'cynical and disgraceful targeting of commercial vehicle operators to help fund his other tax give-aways'.

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FTA slams 'disgraceful' fuel duty increase (25th November 2008)

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has condemned the Chancellor’s move to increase fuel duty to offset cuts in VAT, deeming it a 'cynical and disgraceful targeting of commercial vehicle operators to help fund his other tax give-aways'.

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Sat-navs: FTA Calls for better lorry directions (28th August 2007)

The Freight Transport Association is asking suppliers to produce satellite navigation systems which are more compatible with freight operations...

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New chief executive for FTA (17th July 2007)

Theo de Pencier has succeeded Richard Turner as chief executive of the 13,500 member Freight Transport Association (FTA)...

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FTA and RHA form training alliance (18th June 2007)

The Freight Transport Association and the Road Haulage Association, are joining forces to deliver CPC training to the UK road transport industry...

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FTA transport training days (1st June 2007)

The Freight Transport Association has announced details of its series of transport legislation seminars designed for transport managers, supervisors and others responsible for the day-to-day operation of commercial ve

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Ensure racking is safe and SARI (1st June 2007)

The Freight Transport Association and the Storage Equipment Safety Service have joined forces to provide a comprehensive inspection service targeted at increasing warehouse safety by regular racking inspections.

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Industry anger at London low emission zone (17th May 2007)

The Freight Transport Association has voiced its disappointment that, in announcing plans for a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in London by controls on lorries, Mayor Livingstone has ignored the warning regarding businesses at risk and the large number of vehicles which will slip through a ragged enforcement net by fair means or foul...

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New Materials Handling Manager at FTA (21st February 2006)

The Freight Transport Association has appointed John Webb as manager - MHE & warehouse operations, reporting to FTA’s director of audit services, Alan Osborne. John joins FTA from Jungheinrich where he was supply contract manager. Previously John had

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FTA Road Transport Yearbook 2006 (19th January 2006)

The Freight Transport Association has published the latest edition of its transport legislation guidance, billing it as the commercial vehicle operator’s essential guide to legal compliance.

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How safe is your racking? (1st October 2005)

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is launching a new service to help its members maintain a safe and compliant racking system. Operating to an industry recognised standard, FTA offers a fully independent professional audit service to give custo

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