FTA spells out alternatives for 2p fuel duty rise
Date: 28 September 2007
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Logistics pressure group the Freight Haulage Association (FHA) has spelled out the many ways in which the money spent on the increased fuel duty could be put to better use.
From next Monday (October 1), fuel duty will be bumped up by 2p per litre, meaning that pump prices will top £1 per litre. Freight haulage firms will be stung for an extra £1,500 per year for every 100,000 miles they cover.
The FTA notes that this money "could have been better spent on efficiency and the fuel-saving measures which the government is calling on the industry to take".
In fact there are many ways in which logistics firms could use this £1,500 to improve their green credentials.
Firstly, this money would allow for two drivers to go on the Safe And Fuel Efficient Driver (SAFED) course, which could lead to significant CO2 cuts.
It would also pay for ten vehicle inspections for roadworthiness, with well-maintained vehicles saving operators thousands of pounds.
Alternatively, the money could be used for a two-day training course for a manager to become the "Carbon Champion" of a company and take actions to cut emissions, or to buy eight copies of the Cabonfta information service from the FTA, which gives advice on reducing CO2 emissions.
Other ways the £1,500 could be better spent include reviewing vehicle routes, conduciting environmental audits of depots, sending staff on a briefing of the operational issues affecting hauliers next year, and investing in operational improvements for haulage vehicles.
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