One mission. One purpose. One voice. Seamus Leheny Policy & Membership Manager Northern Ireland DELIVERING SAFE, EFFICIENT, SUSTAINABLE LOGISTICS
FTA in numbers 14,800 members make us the UK s largest and most trusted freight trade association Our members operate over half of the UK lorry fleet FTA members consign over 90% of rail freight and 70% of UK exports by sea and air Over 200,000 heavy goods vehicles are controlled by FTA members 2016 We handle over 50,000 queries from our members every year We train over 10,000 people every year Over 360 staff are here to support you
Here to support you through every twist and turn We campaign for our members with hard-hitting, ongoing campaigns at the highest level to fight for your best interests Driver Shortage Campaign FTA actively campaigns to raise the profile of logistics and presents the industry as an attractive place to work in order to tackle the driver shortage Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme FTA is leading industry efforts to capture environmental savings through this voluntary carbon reduction scheme, which has been recognised by the Government as a valuable tool for recording, managing and reducing energy consumption Operator Licensing FTA makes it easier for members to comply with O licence undertakings by working with TrafficCommissioners and enforcement agencies % Fuel Duty FTA continues to campaign for a 3p per litre cut in fuel duty and, as a founder member of FairFuelUK, has helped to secure a price freeze for the past five years Exports FTA is working hard to make British exports cheaper in the shipping industry Training FTA is campaigning for more Government funding of training across the logistics industry and is investing in its own professional qualifications and training centres
Close consultation with the Secretary of State for Transport, HMTreasury, other senior ministers and officials Continuous engagement with members of the Westminster and European Parliaments, the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Governmentand Northern IrelandAssembly Campaignng for you FTA has a large team of transport / logistics policy experts Over 1,000 members involved in National and Regional Freight Councils A strong, persuasive and responsible voice with extensive media coverage
Six core services. One trusted voice. Audit and Consultancy
Keep your fleet safe, efficient and legally compliant with our Vehicle Inspection Service Accredited Services We provide UKAS accredited inspection services, covering Vehicle Inspection, Tank Testing and DEFRA Efficient Service Statistics show that Operators using our inspection service can reduce defects and introduce compliant procedures to their operation UK-wide coverage Our expert local engineers operate throughout the UK and Ireland Onsite advice Delivered by qualified engineers on your premises at a time to suit you Audits & Record Checks To help keep you compliant we can provide advice on your systems and procedures ES T. 1966 Heritage We have been serving our members since 1966 MHE and warehousing Management information Contract management Inspections and audits to HSE, LOLER and PUWER regulations Spotting issues, trends and industry-leading sector benchmarking through Visionfta Dedicated advice and solutions-based support
Market-leading tachograph analysis Our cutting-edge cloud-based technology accurately processes over 20 million driver days a year Contract management Reporting Visionfta Analysis On-site services Compliance Audits
Quality training from FTA. We ll drive your training, so you can drive your business Our team of expert FTA trainers operate across the UK to design flexible and bespoke programmes that deliver your business needs and keep you informed of all industry aspects Health and safety Dangerous goods International Driver CPC Transport Manager CPC Driver assessments and technical training Consortium Operator Licence Awareness Training(OLAT)
Van Excellence Van Excellence operator accreditation continues to grow, providing structure and best practice for fleet management Strong recognition within industry as an aspirational scheme and by enforcement agencies as an effective measure of compliance Innovating van compliance: Van Driver Certificate of Competence Small Fleet Membership Scheme Over Van Excellence accredited members Van Driver of the Year Over vans are involved in VanExcellence
Managing Driver Fatigue and Behaviour DELIVERING SAFE, EFFICIENT, SUSTAINABLE LOGISTICS
Driver Fatigue EU Regulation 561/2006 the drivers hour (tachograph) rules for vehicles over 3.5t or 8 passenger seats Transport Act 1968 the British and NI domestic hours for vehicles below 3.5t or exempt EU rules The Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations 2005 regulates total working time for drivers subject to EU rules The Working Time Regulations 1998 control total working time for most other workers
Driver Fatigue Common aim of these regulations is to reduce risk arising from fatigue Key requirements for operators to consider are: Ensure drivers understand the rules Properly schedule work to comply Do not encourage breaches Keep records of hours worked and driven Take all reasonable steps to ensure compliance
Driver Competence DRIVER LICENSING Regular licence checks Entitlement does not mean competent i.e. Cat C1 pre 1997 Drivers who passed driving tests in other countries Minimum health standard DRIVER CPC Offence to cause or permit driver to drive without Monitor periodic training completed and validity PROVISION AND USE OF WORK EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS (PUWER) Vehicle is often overlooked Vehicle subject to road traffic legislation but it may also be classed as work equipment
Safe Driving ROAD SAFETY AND SPEED LIMITERS Speed increases risk and consequences of accidents Image of your organisation O Licence undertaking to ensure drivers observe road speeds Problem of speeding particularly prevalent with van drivers
Safe Driving Speed limits and carriageway etiquette Van driven without trailer Vans without trailers Motorways Dual carriageways Other roads Cars, car derived vans and dual purpose vehicles Rigid goods vehicles (not being a car derived van) up to 7.5 tonnes gvw not drawing a trailer
Safe Driving Speed limits and carriageway etiquette Vans drawing trailers driven when drawing a trailer Motorways Dual carriageways Other roads Cars, car derived vans and dual purpose vehicles drawing a trailer Rigid goods vehicles (not being a car derived van) up to 7.5 tonnes gvw drawing a trailer
Safe Driving Monitoring and managing driving: Telematics Speed limiters Tachograph analysis
Safe Driving MOBILE PHONES AND IN-CAB EQUIPMENT Tougher penalties for use of mobile phones Employers must have comprehensive policies in place covering phones and in-cab equipment. Policies should extend to cover hand free phones, satnav equipment, in-cab computers, radio and cd players etc If the drivers control of the vehicle is effected by the use of these items or similar equipment whilst driving then the driver can be charged with failure to have proper control of the vehicle.
In-cab cameras In-cab cameras A recent survey of 300 operators showed an increase in the number using in-cab cameras What are the benefits?
In-cab cameras Benefits Evidence for insurance claims Driver education Insurance premium benefits
In-cab cameras Fitting cameras What are the cameras there for? Forward or inward facing Use of the data Other C&U regulations view to the front Code of practice from Information Commissioners Office www.ico.org.uk
Driver walk round checks Key system areas are: Driver training Defect reporting Defect rectification Auditing
Driver training All drivers should be fully trained on how your defect reporting system works Measure the effectiveness of this training via assessment Issue written instructions to drivers which should be signed acknowledging they understand Retain all records of training and declarations
Walk around checks by drivers Must be carried out by all drivers on taking over the use of any and every vehicle Particular care when there is a change to type of vehicle/trailer operated or where 3 rd party vehicles/trailers are used Adequate facilities and light is provided to carry out checks such as provision of torches or illuminated sites
Defect reporting All drivers should be issued with defect report pads Report pads should be serial numbered to aid monitoring Drivers must complete, sign and date each form, even if no defects found known as nil defect reporting Drivers should confirm check is carried out by handing in a completed defect report before vehicle leaves depot Retain for at least 36 months
Defect rectification A nominated person must be at each site who decides whether a vehicle can be used on the road or not Person must have appropriate skills and experience or access to others who have the skills and experience If defect requires immediate rectification then vehicle must be taken off the road If the defect can be deferred then it should be noted on defect sheet noting date of repair Driver must always keep a copy in vehicle and at least one copy kept in office or workshop
Vehicle Safety Improvements Reducing Risk through Vehicle Adaptions and Specific Driver Training DELIVERING SAFE, EFFICIENT, SUSTAINABLE LOGISTICS
Road Safety Engagement
Side guards
Mirrors
HGV Safety adaptions
Vehicle Cameras
Driver training Safe Urban Driving
Driver training In-cab Assessments Safe Loading of Vehicles Reversing Assistant Driver Walk Around and Defect Assessments
One mission. One purpose. One voice. Thank you for your time www.fta.co.uk sleheny@fta.co.uk 03717 112222 @newsfromfta @freight_ni Freight Transport Association Limited Hermes House, St John s Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9UZ Copyright Registered in England Number 391957