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  • FTA calls for thorough review of HGV testing

    on Apr 25, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA calls for thorough review of HGV testing

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA), the organisation which speaks for the logistics industry, is urging the Government to undertake a comprehensive review of the HGV testing market and the way the annual test is delivered. 

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  • FTA launches the new Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme

    on Apr 25, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA launches the new Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme

    The Freight Transport Association has confirmed that the Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme is being relaunched at the CV Show as the Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme (LERS). 

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  • Tyre-related deaths and injuries preventable say Highways England and Bridgestone

    on Apr 23, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Tyre-related deaths and injuries preventable say Highways England and Bridgestone

    Almost three quarters of motorway incidents related to tyre failure could be prevented if drivers carry out simple checks, according to startling new research unveiled by Highways England and tyre company Bridgestone

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  • Meredith set to boost FTAI

    on Apr 19, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Meredith set to boost FTAI

    FTA Ireland, Ireland’s most active and vocal membership association for the logistics industry, has appointed Jerry Meredith as the association’s new business service manager

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  • Restore seeks driver behaviour improvements with Ctrack vehicle

    on Apr 18, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Restore seeks driver behaviour improvements with Ctrack vehicle

    Restore Document Management is using vehicle tracking to target improved road safety, reduced environmental impact and enhanced duty of care as part of a recently-launched driver behaviour initiative. As a result, the company has awarded a three-year contract extension to Ctrack, an Inseego company, for the provision of an advanced telematics solution across its 185-strong van and HGV fleet

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  • Northern Ireland businesses to gain unique insight into vehicle enforcement

    on Apr 16, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Northern Ireland businesses to gain unique insight into vehicle enforcement

    Delegates attending the Freight Transport Association’s annual Transport Manager Northern Ireland Conference, sponsored by Iveco, will have a unique opportunity to hear from Kathleen Callanan, Head of Enforcement at the Road Safety Authority in the Republic of Ireland, on what to expect in terms of enforcement when operating their vehicles south of the border.  

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  • Irish logistics businesses cautiously confident – says FTAI

    on Apr 11, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Irish logistics businesses cautiously confident – says FTAI

    Despite a challenging trading environment over the past 12 months, Irish logistics businesses are seeing a recovery in confidence, according to the third annual CBRE Ireland Logistics and Supply Chain Index 2018, launched on Wedesday

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  • Stena Line sponsors Shamrock Solstice Festival 

    on Apr 10, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Stena Line sponsors Shamrock Solstice Festival 

    Irish singing Sensation Nathan Carter surprised patients and staff recently at Craigavon Area Hospital as he officially launched the inaugural Shamrock Solstice Festival, sponsored by Stena Line.  Nathan will headline the festival to be held in Shamrock Park, Portadown on Saturday 23 June

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  • Kane strengthens team at FTA

    on Apr 9, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Kane strengthens team at FTA

    Jerry Kane has been appointed as Commercial Director at the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the UK’s leading association representing the interests of the UK logistics sector

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  • Truck platooning team to speak at Microlise Transport Conference

    on Apr 7, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Truck platooning team to speak at Microlise Transport Conference

    The leader of the world’s first platooning trials to take place in a live operating environment will take to the stage on May 16 at the Microlise Transport Conference, giving an update on the findings so far

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