Cost Information Service
With FTA's Cost Information Service subscribers benefit from
- Regular information to maintain awareness and control over transport costs
- Information to facilitate planning and budgeting
- An essential aid to managers, providing guidance on trends in rates, transport and premises costs
- Helping you to maintain a stronger negotiating position to secure the best possible rates
- Dedicated helpline - access to advice and bespoke data analysis from FTA's economics experts
The service is comprised of 2 essential guides
Manager's Guide to Distribution Costs
The Manager's Guide to Distribution Costs is a widely recognised and respected publication used by many in the haulage and own account sectors, as well as by buyers of transport services. A new edition of the guide is produced each year with revised data based on real-life figures drawn from a variety of industries. Subscribers then receive a quarterly update giving the most up to date information.
How can this guide help identify operational cost savings?
- Allows you to benchmark against national average rates
- Assists in preparation of transport budgets and to give an indication of likely trends in the months ahead
- Gives an overview of trends in rates for both national and international routes. Rates are analysed by consignment weight and type of vehicle
What type of information does this guide provide?
- Wages - for drivers, workshop and warehouse staff
- Warehouse costs - to facilitate strategic decisions
- Forecasts - to aid in budgeting decisions
- Vehicle costs - running costs and overheads for vehicles from 3.5 tonne vans to 44 tonne articulated lorries
- Haulage rates - (eg temperature controlled, tanker, tipper, non-specialised)
Manager's Fuel Price Information Service
The Manager's Fuel Price Information Service comprises independent reports compiled in association with John Hall Associates, a leading energy consultant. This service informs transport professionals of the current and target price levels for diesel, gas oil and unleaded petrol. This guide will assist in planning and budgeting your fuel costs across your organisation.
How can fuel price information improve my business?
Up to date fuel prices, from an independent unbiased source such as FTA, can be a great help when:
- setting sustainable prices for transport services
- seeking remedy from customers on long-term contracts should fuel prices rise excessively
- planning and budgeting; fuel is a significant element of cost for a transport operation so it makes sense to have an awareness of how prices are likely to move over the coming weeks and months
What is contained in this report?
- 12 monthly John Hall oil reports (by post or email)
- weekly bulk diesel price reports*
- weekly forecourt fuel reports*
- weekly gas oil reports*
- monthly EU oil bulletin covering prices and duty levels in all EU states*
*also available electronically
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How can I subscribe?
A subscription form for FTA members can be found below. If you wish your account to be invoiced please complete all information and press 'submit'
Subscription form (for members only)
For all other enquiries and for more information on this service, or to subscribe please call *08717 11 22 22 or email info@fta.co.uk
*Calls may be recorded for training purposes
