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Freight Transport
Association Ireland
Delivering safe, efficient, sustainable logistics.
The Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTA Ireland) is a multimodal representative trade association for the freight, distribution, passenger, and logistics sector. We support, shape and stand up for efficient and sustainable logistics We look after the interests of our members who provide coach and bus passenger services, move goods by road, rail, sea and air and we are unique in the sense that we represent all modes of transport. Our membership comprises of organisations of all sizes, representing all elements of the freight distribution and logistics sector, including express courier services, retail distribution, national and international haulage, Fleet Passenger Services, Construction, agrifood, fuel distribution, waste management, local authorities and many more.
As well as political lobbying on behalf of our members we have an extensive portfolio of products and services available. We will introduce you to each of these in more detail later. Broadly speaking, these fall into the following categories:
Standards – TruckSafe; Passengersafe; Vansafe
Tachograph Services
Vehicle Inspection Service
Training
Consultancy
Apprenticeships
Our focus on standards and fleet operational compliance support the highest standards of road safety amd aids a cultural shift that protects the interests of employers and promotes the wellbeing of employees and makes our industry more attractive to new entrants. Our work on skills shortages (delivering two apprenticeships, Logistics Associate Apprenticeship and the Transport Operations and Commercial Driving Apprenticeship) Brexit, Covid Pandemic and decarbonising commercial fleets are a few examples of how we can support our members prepare and navigate the constantly changing operational environment to stay competitive and go from strength to strength.
What We do
Our vision
Through representation and the provision of the highest standards of advice, services and training, be the most admired and influential transport and logistics membership trade association in Ireland.
Our mission
To inspire, advocate and endorse safe, efficient and sustainable transport operations and supply chains.
Latest News
Upcoming Training
Fleet Manager Compliance Awareness Training
01 October
Tuesday
Management of EU Drivers Hours & Working Time Training for Managers
05 September
Thursday
Sustainable Fleet Operations
19th September
Thursday
Transport Manager CPC
9 October Wednesday –
22 November Friday
Our members represent a large cross-section of the industry including hauliers, suppliers, retailers, local authorities, freight forwarders, freight handlers, vehicle manufacturers and others.
