Information

• Member Advice Centre- free telephone access to a dedicated team of transport advisors, available 9am-5pm Monday to Friday to provide instant advice and answers on legal and operational issues
• Briefings and conferences - free member briefings take place regularly across the country on key legislative changes and other issues affecting the transport industry. Many chargeable conferences and seminars also take place throughout the year; especially popular are the Fuel Tanker Conference and Transport Manager seminars in the autumn
• Free ADR 2009 Instructions in Writing/Tremcards - new format instructions in writing which will be acceptable for domestic use from 1 January 2009

Publications

• Free Yearbook of Road Transport Law - an invaluable guide to all aspects of road transport legislation
• Free Freight magazine subscription - monthly magazine, providing vital and detailed information on issues directly affecting the transport industry while keeping readers abreast of the work FTA is doing
• Free FTA Model Conditions of Carriage - these documents are approved by the users and providers of road freight transport as well as by the insurers of companies involved in the movement of goods by road
• Free FTA Model Conditions of Storage - as above there are also conditions for goods of which are being stored/warehoused
• Free legal and best practice compliance guides and briefing notes - indispensable guides to keep you abreast of legislative changes, along with implementation and best practice tips

E-services

• Free weekly e-mail news bulletins - providing weekly information updates on current and forthcoming issues
• Free comprehensive members only website - click here to register for your password if you are already a member
• Free e-membership - register additional contacts within your location and they too can receive the weekly e-mail news bulletins, ensuring they are also kept informed of important issues
• Free Online Supplier Directory - a directory of FTA members to search for suppliers of transport products

Services and Training

• Vehicle Inspection Services - independent UKAS accredited inspection services at member rates. With over 100 engineers across the country carrying out over 2,000 inspections weekly, this experienced team will help ensure the safe and legal running of your vehicles
• Tachofta - advice, analysis and auditing of digital data, driver analogue charts and systems and procedures ensuring your compliance to drivers' hours and working time regulations
• Training - access to over 60 FTA training courses at member rates delivered by highly skilled and experienced training instructors. With pass rates higher than national averages, you can be sure of first class training on CPC, ADR, DGSA, digital tachographs and much more
• Consultancy - from general supply chain consultancy to dangerous goods issues, our experienced transport professionals offer a wide range of services to improve the efficiency and day to day running of your operation

Other Benefits

• Influence and representation - we have over 20 policy experts working daily on behalf of our members championing efficient freight movement by road, rail, air and sea with influence at a local, national and European level. Members have the opportunity of becoming part of the democratic process within FTA and to help shape the future of the freight environment by sitting on our Regional Freight Councils
• Shopfta - access to the mail order and online shop of transport consumables for all your transport needs. With member special rates available on a wide range of products, you will benefit from a cost efficient, quick delivery service
• FTA Insurance Solutions - a wide range of insurance products are available, provided by leading insurance broker Heath Lambert
• FTA Recovery - a subscription free, pay-as-you-use service from the AA. With member special rates this is a cost efficient solution as either your primary or back up recovery provider
• Well Driven? - the commitment to the highest operational and driving standard is demonstrated by being part of this scheme. This scheme allows the public to phone regarding driving and demonstrates your high standards to safety and improved operation of vehicles

Key information subscriptions to help your operation

Depending on your specific requirements, we also provide a range of subscription products and easy to use guides in key areas for transport.

• Operator Licence Compliance Information Service - an easy to use step by step guide and support for the day to day manager of the O Licence and transport operation
• The Manager's Guide to Distribution Costs - a guide to managing the key costs involved with running a distribution function
• The Manager's Fuel Price Information Service - for information on the current and target bulk levels for diesel, gas, oil and unleaded petrol
• Carbonfta - a key requirement in many operations is the environmental impact of its transport function and this guide will help you record, report and reduce your carbon footprint

 

 

How to join

To join FTA membership please download the membership application form below, call FTA's Member Service Centre on 08717 11 22 22*, fax an enquiry to 01892 552360, email memberservices@fta.co.uk or please write to:

Membership Department
Freight Transport Association
Hermes House
St John's Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN4 9UZ

*Please note calls may be recorded for training purposes