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FTA Ireland adopts European Road Safety Charter
FTAI signs European Road Safety Charter.
Friday, 3 February 2012

FTA: Scrapping RET will raise costs
RET disbandment will raise costs, FTA claims.
Thursday, 2 February 2012

Prepare for Olympic congestion
Congestion will increase significantly during Olympics.
Monday, 30 January 2012

Operator licensing rolled out in NI from April
O-licensing will be introduced in NI by April.
Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Birmingham opens new coach and lorry park
Birmingham opens new coach and lorry parking facility.
Tuesday, 17 January 2012

New FTA partnership set to bring better UK infrastructure
FTA and Highways Agency form new partnership.
Friday, 13 January 2012

Change accident claim management, MPs urge insurers
MPs call for claims system overhaul to lower insurance.
Thursday, 12 January 2012

IMI: Make 2012 count
IMI urges fleets to promote training in 2012.
Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Fleets must 'drive greener' to save money
IAM urges motorists to adopt greener driving techniques.
Tuesday, 10 January 2012

SMMT: Van and truck registrations increase
Van and truck market sees growth in 2011.
Monday, 9 January 2012

Ministers tackle HGV sat nav misery
Govt gives councils more power to dictate road signs.
Thursday, 5 January 2012

FTA: Safeguards needed in govt Red Tape Review
Red Tape Review must contain safeguards, FTA claims.
Tuesday, 3 January 2012

Fleets deliver Christmas
Logistics sector meet Christmas targets.
Wednesday, 28 December 2011

Green Party calls for London-wide congestion charge
Green party calls for further road charges in London.
Wednesday, 21 December 2011

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is Large Panel Van of the Year
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter wins Light Panel Van of the Year.
Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Govt announce results of Red Tape Challenge
Red Tape Challenge results set to benefit fleets.
Friday, 16 December 2011

Mary Portas review backed by FTA
FTA back Portas recommendations for night time delivery.
Wednesday, 14 December 2011

UK cracks down on drink driving this Christmas
Persons drink driving over Xmas will face harsh penalties.
Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Volkswagen monopolise van awards
Volkswagen rewarded at UK van awards.
Thursday, 8 December 2011

Advisory fuel rates see little change
AFRs remain largely unchanged, as fuel rise is scrapped.
Wednesday, 7 December 2011

Fuel costs remain biggest concern for fleets
Cost of fuel continues to worry fleet operators.
Wednesday, 7 December 2011

Govt cancels January fuel duty rise
Fleets receive reprieve as govt cancels fuel duty rise.
Thursday, 1 December 2011

FTA: Fuel duty will leave companies with nowhere to go
FTA claims fuel duty increase gives companies no options.
Monday, 28 November 2011

MPs call for 'crippling' fuel duty rises to be scrapped
Fuel duty controlled to avoid "crippling" freight sector.
Thursday, 17 November 2011

RHA: Freeze fuel duty prices
RHA calls on the government to freeze fuel duty.
Tuesday, 15 November 2011

NI must support freight industry 'through infrastructure'
Northern Ireland urged to invest in infrastructure.
Wednesday, 9 November 2011

Partnership will give telematics to retail motor insurers
New partnership will improve telematic technology.
Tuesday, 8 November 2011

Semi-trailer EU height proposals 'must be stopped'
FTA lobby EU to stop four metre height limit.
Friday, 4 November 2011

Olympic parking charge extension is 'cynical move'
Olympic parking charge extension labelled a 'cynical move'.
Thursday, 3 November 2011

Fuel duty costs drive up inflation
Fuel duty costs are being passed onto clients.
Wednesday, 2 November 2011

Fleet provisions needed for Agency Workers Regulations
Fleets must address new Agency Workers Regulations 2010.
Wednesday, 2 November 2011

Catalytic converter theft on the rise in Dudley
Catalytic converters targeted by thieves in Dudley.
Friday, 28 October 2011

Heads of the Valley road investment to improve safety
Multimillion road safety investment by Welsh government…
Thursday, 27 October 2011

Drivers must exchange paper licences
Drivers with paper licences must obtain photocard.
Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Fuel duty increase worries fleet industry
Fleet sector to face increased fuel duty in 2012.
Monday, 24 October 2011

DHL Express wins FTA accreditation
DHL Express is the first UK FTA accredited logistics company.
Thursday, 13 October 2011

RHA welcomes fuel debate in Commons
RHA supports fuel debate in the House of Commons.
Wednesday, 12 October 2011

Industry sector to support fleet carbon reduction
ASDA support fleets in carbon reduction.
Monday, 10 October 2011

Shocking survey may change UK driving laws
Government receives safety proposals following a survey.
Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Dartford-Thurrock crossing toll targets HGV's
Dartford-Thurrock toll increase targets HGV drivers.
Friday, 30 September 2011

New London emission standards targets freight industry
New London emission standards will impact freight industry.
Friday, 30 September 2011

Freight sector cuts 'threaten carbon reduction targets'
Scottish cuts threaten freight carbon targets
Wednesday, 28 September 2011

'Lack of understanding' hindering e-freight progress
E-freight progress has failed to meet expectations, due to users lack of understanding, claims expert.
Wednesday, 28 September 2011

Govt proposes lane rental for utility firms during road works
The idea has divided UK motorists, a survey reveals.
Wednesday, 7 September 2011

Officers raid suspected fuel fraud sites
One plant was found capable of producing 18m litres of fuel.
Tuesday, 6 September 2011

Man jailed for plans to sell red diesel to haulage firms
He is one of six people involved in a £10 million fuel duty scam.
Wednesday, 3 August 2011

Report highlights UK transport funding gap
New figures reveal a widening gap in transport spending …
Monday, 11 July 2011

Supermarkets to cut fuel prices by 3p a litre
Three of the UK's supermarkets are slashing their fuel price ...
Wednesday, 6 July 2011

Floods 'could hit the UK soon'
Fleet drivers should make sure they are prepared for potentially …
Thursday, 30 June 2011

FTA highlights unnecessary transport red tape
Areas of unnecessary red tape have been highlighted by …
Monday, 27 June 2011

2nd phase of Humber Bridge review commences
Transport minister Norman Baker and economic secretary to …
Tuesday, 14 June 2011

Success of UK car industry discussed at Downing Street
European car manufacturers visited to Downing Street today …
Thursday, 9 June 2011

Guide to overseas road transport published
The Freight Transport Association has released a guide …
Wednesday, 8 June 2011

Commercial vehicle registrations 'increased in May'
The number of trucks and vans registered in the UK …
Tuesday, 7 June 2011

Have your say on road regulations
The government recently published its Strategic Framework ...
Thursday, 2 June 2011

Fleet solutions news: SMMT hosts second Open Forum event
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders…
Thursday, 31 March 2011

Hitachi Capital has acquired The Driving Instructor Centre Ltd
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions has acquired The Driving Instructor Centre Ltd
Thursday, 11 December 2008

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