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 RHA urges government to do more

The government must do more to help businesses prepare for a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, says the Road Haulage Association.

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FTA’s essential handbooks updated

The increasing number of vehicles on the road and constantly changing regulations that need to be observed could make life increasingly complicated for the professional driver. To help them do their job safely and responsibly, the FTA has updated its two popular drivers’ handbooks – one for HGV drivers and...

FTA chooses FAST LEAN SMART scheduling software

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is transforming its Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) by deploying FAST LEAN SMART (FLS) real-time automated software to introduce a new, more efficient work scheduling process in conjunction with Microsoft Dynamics 365.

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Shortlist announced for FTA Logistics Awards 2019 

FTA has announced the 58 finalists in the running to win an accolade at the prestigious FTA Logistics Awards 2019, following a record number of entrants this year. The awards, now in their third year, celebrate the companies and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the logistics and...

Wightlink launches a new flexible freight shipping initiative

Wightlink is offering haulage companies the opportunity to deliver goods to and from the Isle of Wight in a more flexible way by using its new ‘drop trailer’ system.

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Renault ramps up Range T High production

Renault Trucks is ramping up production of its flagship Range T High model, doubling output to meet growing demand from UK and Ireland customers.

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FTA reiterates call for frictionless border

The Freight Transport Association (FTA), the business organisation, which represents the interests of the logistics industry in the UK and Ireland has reiterated its call for a frictionless border in Ireland after Brexit.

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Keep borders free flowing says RHA

The Road Haulage Association is calling on the new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson to ensure that borders between the UK and EU remain free flowing after Brexit.

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Industry experts launch pioneering compliance management platform

Fleet operators are hailing the impact of ground-breaking software that’s set to revolutionise the compliance management of commercial drivers and vehicles in the UK.

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NewCold brings innovative solution to the Cold Chain

NewCold, the deep-frozen storage and logistics specialists, have recently introduced a fully-automated handling solution which, says the company, sets new standards in maintaining temperature integrity and efficiency in the cold chain.

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TIP’s Fat Bottomed Boys & Girls raise over £70,000 for charity

A combination of climbing nearly 13,000 feet, and cycling into headwinds of 35 km/hr over three days, were the main themes of the toughest but most memorable of the six TIP charity bike rides so far. In May, the team of 45 cyclists from the UK and Ireland transport industries...

Road safety statement and action plan

The Department for Transport has published its Road Safety Statement and supporting action plan.

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