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How engine oil can help keep vehicle fleets on the road

Vehicle downtime can be a costly inconvenience, especially during busy periods and in the current climate, no transport business can afford to have their vehicles off the road.

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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.

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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...

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.

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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...

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.

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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.

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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...

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.

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SDC Truck & Trailer Parts franchise programme

SDC Truck & Trailer Parts is set to launch a new franchise parts programme in the UK.

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DAF truck production resumes across Europe

DAF factories in Eindhoven (the Netherlands), in Westerlo (Belgium) and in Leyland (UK) have successfully restarted their operations. Over the past four weeks the plants have introduced new hygiene and social distancing measures. “I am proud of the creativity and dedication displayed by our employees,” says DAF president Harry Wolters,...

UK government supports NI ferry routes

The UK government is to provide £17 million in funding to safeguard Northern Ireland-Great Britain ferry routes during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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