The FTA Membership Packages, Features And Benefits

Benefits of Membership

Our membership packages provide you with the tools to keep your operation safe, efficient and compliant. As an FTA member, we also champion your best interests when it comes to new transport policies

You'll find FTA membership benefits you in the following ways:

Saves you time
Saves you money
Increases your operation's efficiency
Gives you peace of mind
Keeps you informed of the latest industry developments

Praise from one of our members:

"Fife Council has been a member of the FTA for many years and their services, systems and expertise is an invaluable tool in managing a diverse fleet operation. The Member Advice Centre has been a valuable information source allowing us to make informed decisions on road safety and operator licence compliance."

Tom Henderson, Service Manager Fleet Operations
Fife Council

Membership Features

Be Compliant

Keep ahead of new legislation, implement best practice and utilise extensive information and advice

FTA’s position in, and depth of knowledge of the logistics industry allows us to inform, advise and support organisations across our diverse membership base. Whether you require the latest information or changes to legislation that may affect your operation, FTA offers a range of services that members can access. For full details of all the benefits for each membership, please view more details on our Types of Membership below.

Be Confident

Access extensive expertise and useful member tools to give your organisation the edge

FTA membership enables you to surround yourself with the information, guidance and opportunities to feel confident in your involvement in the logistics arena. Joining FTA provides improvements to your organisation and is beneficial to your individual role and profile, plus you can extend the benefits of FTA membership by promoting this to customers, competitors and the wider industry.

Member logos and stickers
Traffic and weather alerts
Compliance Confidence Index
Member discounts and member exclusive FTA products and FTA services
Online Supplier Directory

Be Connected

Forge new industry connections and learn about, input and help shape the future of logistics

Our collaborative councils, groups and forums are made up of FTA members from across the industry and cover a wide range of sectors and topics including road, rail, air, water, shippers, international supply chain, regional freight issues, third party logistics, builders’ merchants, engineering, skills, utilities, waste and more. Members can gain access to detailed information, networking opportunities, a platform to discuss key issues and policies and have your views heard and amplified at a regional, national, European or global level.

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Types of Membership

Buyer Membership

FTA Buyer Membership is for organisations involved in the buying of logistics services and managing supply chain processes.

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Vehicle Operator Membership

Vehicle Operator Membership is for all organisations that operate their own goods vehicles. Whether you have just one HGV, a fleet of vans or a multi-national mixed fleet, this membership is for you.

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Public Service

Public Service Membership is a tailored membership for any local and statutory authorities or Government and public bodies.

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Passenger Transport

PTICS is for all organisations that operate their own passenger carrying road vehicles (PCVs). This can be a taken as a full membership in itself or bolted-on as an added subscription to another membership, such as the Local Authority Membership.

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Non-Vehicle Operator

FTA Non-vehicle Operator Membership is for organisations that do not own their own vehicles. You may out-source your transport and logistics requirements, you may be a supplier, or a consultant in search of information and networking opportunities.

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Subscription services

Branch Membership

Branch Membership is a cost-effective way of gaining full membership to FTA as a depot of a full fee-paying organisation.

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Brexit Essential Information Service

All you need to know about the most relevant Brexit developments in the form of email digests. The service is free to FTA members.

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Brexit Expert Subscription Service

More detailed advice, tips and best practice information, briefing notes, checklists, compliance guides and webinars, tailored to your type of operation.

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European Information Service

The European Information Service is valuable for businesses that operate on the European continent.

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Guide to Van Excellence Subscription

The Guide to Van Excellence is valuable for all van operators, regardless of fleet size or industry sector.

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Manager's Guide to Distribution Costs

This annual guide lets you effectively monitor your transport costs using expert advice and quarterly updates on wages trends, vehicle operating costs and haulage rate trends, as well as forecasts and information on warehouse costs and how to manage fuel costs.

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Operator Licence Compliance and Information Service

OLCIS is designed for all those that are tasked with the operation of their organisation's operator licensed vehicle fleet.

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Passenger Transport Information and Compliance Service

PTICS is for all organisations that operate their own passenger carrying road vehicles (PCVs). This can be a taken as a full membership in itself or bolted-on to another membership.

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