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The Van Excellence scheme has celebrated its 10th birthday. Administered by the FTA, the initiative allows operators to demonstrate their commitment to safer, more efficient and sustainable van fleets by passing a series of tests. And despite a decade of…

The Department for Transport this week released the latest findings of its long-term study into the use of longer semi-trailers (LSTs) on UK roads. The in-depth, nationwide trial has been running for seven years and aims to establish whether the…

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has announced that members of its Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme (LERS) achieved a 4% reduction in their greenhouse gas emissions during the past year. The FTA’s 2019 Logistics Emissions Review also found members of the…

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling on government to do more to improve toilet facilities for drivers, claiming current the current provision may be a breach of basic human rights. The organisation says many HGV drivers are being deprived…

The Freight Transport Association’s annual Van Excellence Awards have once again recognised the nation’s best van operators and drivers. Presented at a ceremony in Birmingham, the awards celebrate the businesses and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the industry…

The shortlist for the FTA Logistics Awards 2019 has been announced. Now in their third year, the awards celebrate the companies and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the logistics and supply industry. David Wells, Chief Executive of…

The Freight Transport Association’s Everywoman in Transport & Logistics awards are now open for entries. The awards recognise excellence in freight, infrastructure, supply chain, passenger, warehousing and an overall champion of the industry. The organisers have cited the UK’s exit…

Logistics experts Suttons Tankers have received the 2017 Roadworthiness Award from the Freight Transport Industry. Intended to highlight the efforts of FTA members in the fields of safety, efficiency and compliance, Suttons Tankers received the award for the high standards…

Competition for this year’s Freight Transport Association (FTA)’s Driver of the Year will be tough as organisers have revealed a record number of entries. Open to all UK drivers from any business sector, the competition has received double the number…