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Green lanes should mean go for freight says FTA

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has urged all EU member states to act upon the EU guidelines on green lanes for goods at borders, in order to ensure the continuous flow of trade and support essential services, keep shops full and protect the economy.

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Temporary closure of Montracon factories

Trailer manufacturer, Montracon has taken the decision to close its factories in the UK and Ireland as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

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FTA calls for Brexit transition extension

The challenges posed by the COVID-19 virus will make the effective implementation of any new legislation impossible in the short term, says FTA, the business group representing the logistics sector. As a result, the industry is petitioning government urgently to seek an extension to the current transition period for leaving...

Lorries exempted from MOT testing for three months

In reaction to COVID-19 the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed that all MOT testing of lorries and trailers has been suspended.

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TIMOCOM expands access to logistics system

TIMOCOM, the leading freight and warehousing exchange is playing its part in maintaining supply chains by expanding access to its logistics system in light of the current crisis.

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Orderwise offers £1.8m in free licences to support customers

A tech company which provides business management software for more than 1,500 companies across the UK is offering additional user licenses for free to customers.

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Suspension of HGV testing in Northern Ireland is pragmatic says FTA NI

The decision to suspend HGV testing in Northern Ireland has been welcomed by FTA NI.

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RHA welcomes extension of Drivers’ Hours relaxation

Following calls between RHA chief executive Richard Burnett and Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, the Department for Transport has announced that the current limited Drivers’ Hours relaxation will apply to all road haulage operations from 00.01hrs on Monday 23 March until 23.59hrs on Tuesday 21 April 2020. This...

Supply chain ready to tackle covid challenge says FTA

FTA, the business group which represents the logistics industry, is reassuring UK consumers and businesses that the supply chain is capable of handling challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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SureCam launches dash cam rental model

SureCam, the UK’s leading provider of connected dash camera technology and fleet video monitoring solutions, introduced a dash camera rental model that allows businesses to bundle hardware and software into one monthly payment. The rental model is designed to allow small and medium sized businesses with fleets to access the...

Truckfile boosts vehicle maintenance

Truckfile is about to boost vehicle maintenance to the next level of speed and efficiency – using spoken words, instead of paper or keyboard, to record all updates.

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FTAI urges ferry companies to prioritise safety of drivers

To help protect commercial drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic, FTA Ireland (FTAI) is urging cargo-carrying ferry companies to restrict cabins to one-person occupation, close all bars and restaurants on board and provide a room service for drivers to include meals and drinks.

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