London, UK: Many operators are struggling to book vehicle inspections with local garages due to shortfalls of staff under the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the FTA says.
Tony Gibbs, general manager, FTA Vehicle Inspection Service, said: “The legal responsibility of logistics businesses to keep their fleets safe and compliant remains the same; these rules will not be relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“At FTA, we would like to reassure operators of commercial vehicles that our Vehicle Inspection Service will remain operational throughout the pandemic and able to conduct inspections of the highest quality for businesses across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
“As small, local garages struggle to cope with the temporary loss of staff due to illness or self-isolation, our members have reported significant challenges in trying to book their regular vehicle inspections; we are here to help fill this shortfall. By working together, we can keep the economy running as smoothly as possible.”
FTA’s Vehicle Inspection Service is available to its members and non-members. The engineers cover the UK and Ireland and works with some of the biggest names in logistics.
For more information see: https://fta.co.uk/vehicle-inspection-service
