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FTA learns Cat C+E apprenticeship standard has been approved

on May 6, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA learns Cat C+E apprenticeship standard has been approved

FTA, the business organisation representing the logistics sector, has learned that the long-awaited LGD Driver Apprenticeship Standard for Cat C+E licences, is to be published this summer

FTA warns of back to work challenges

on May 6, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA warns of back to work challenges

While the UK remains in lockdown to limit the spread of COVID-19, government ministers are preparing to issue their “back to work” plans to restart the economy. And according to FTA, the business group which represents the logistics industry, these plans will create both opportunity and risk for businesses keen to comply with new safe working regulations and get their complex supply chains re-started or re-energised to cope with growing demand

Wheely-Safe agrees new road safety pledge with Brake

on May 6, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Wheely-Safe agrees new road safety pledge with Brake

Wheely-Safe is reinforcing its commitment to road safety through a new initiative with industry charity, Brake

Queen’s Award winners launch another innovative compliance-control product

on May 4, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Queen’s Award winners launch another innovative compliance-control product

TruTac, the leading tachograph and compliance software provider, who recently received a Queen’s Award for Innovation, have launched a brand-new fleet system for the planning and management of HGV and PSV vehicle maintenance and compliance

Entries open for FTA’s Logistics Awards 2020

on May 1, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Entries open for FTA’s Logistics Awards 2020

Entries to FTA’s annual Logistics Awards, sponsored by Port of Dover, are now open and with submissions already flooding in, the business group is urging anyone wishing to apply to submit their application now to be considered for one of the logistics industry’s most prestigious awards. FTA’s annual celebration is the only awards by the industry for the industry and is one of the biggest events in the logistics calendar.

Tyre monitoring must continue during pandemic

on May 1, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Tyre monitoring must continue during pandemic

Commercial vehicle operators must ensure their drivers are continuing their daily walkaround checks during the current pandemic, Prometeon Tyre Group UK warns

RHA tells chancellor that hauliers are facing collapse and insolvency

on Apr 30, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA tells chancellor that hauliers are facing collapse and insolvency

The Road Haulage Association has today written to the chancellor, Rishi Sunak with a plea to take the urgent action so desperately needed by thousands of haulage operators

FTA sets out priorities for Northern Ireland protocol

on Apr 30, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA sets out priorities for Northern Ireland protocol

The Freight Transport Association has launched its Northern Ireland Protocol Policy Report, a document to highlight the key measures its members from across the logistics sector believe are needed to keep trade between Northern Ireland (NI) and Great Britain (GB) moving as efficiently as possible once the Brexit transition period concludes on 31 December

Joint statement on cross-channel freight movements

on Apr 29, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Joint statement on cross-channel freight movements

Ireland, the UK and France has issued a joint statement with regards to freight movements between the three countries in the context of the COVID 19 crisis