RHA
Latest News30 Mar 2020New immigration system a 'hammer blow' for fleets
The commercial fleet industry is warning that a new points-based immigration system could bring the supply chain to a grinding halt.
Latest News26 Mar 2020FTA and RHA call for Brexit transition extension
An extension to the Brexit transition period is essential as the country deals with the coronavirus crisis, claim two of the industry’s leading trade bodies.
Latest News23 Mar 2020Supply chain ‘can tackle’ coronavirus challenge
Drivers’ hours rules relaxed further as trade bodies say supply chain can keep goods moving with Government support.
Latest News20 Mar 2020Coronavirus: DfT relaxes drivers’ hours rules
Relaxation acknowledges the vital contribution that the commercial fleet industry is playing in keeping the economy moving during the coronavirus pandemic
Truck News16 Sep 2019Driver Hire supports National Lorry Week
Transport and logistics specialist recruitment company is a key partner in this year’s National Lorry Week (15-21 September).
People News11 Sep 2019£1m fund to boost employment in haulage sector
New DfT training programme aims to support and upskill unemployed, veterans and re-offenders to take up a transport career.
Aura Graphics24 Jan 2019Traffic commissioners urged to modernise processes
Improvements have been made, but applications take too long and restricted licences should be dropped, say fleets. John Lewis reports
Best Practices18 Oct 2018How to get the most from agency drivers
They can be a really useful resource but fleets must manage the process carefully, say experts
Latest News25 Jul 2018Safety interventions can help fleets recruit and retain drivers, says SmartDrive Systems
Proactive, intelligence-led safety interventions can help fleets recruit and retain drivers, says SmartDrive Systems.
Latest News10 Jul 2018Road Haulage Association evaluates first 10 HGV drivers as an End Point Assessment organisation
The Road Haulage Association has now evaluated its first 10 HGV driver trainees as part of its challenge to help bring through the next generation of HGV drivers.
Truck News19 Apr 2018Clean Air Zones ‘must work' for business as well as tackling pollution
HGV coalition of trade associations asks Government to protect businesses that rely on trucks from ‘unfair’ air quality charges.
Truck News22 Mar 2018RHA raises concerns of thieves ‘gassing’ truck drivers
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is concerned about reports that criminals are ‘gassing’ lorry drivers before stealing goods from their trucks.
- Latest News17 Jan 2018
RHA urges Government to help members affected by Carillion collapse
The RHA (Road Haulage Association) has urged the Government to support its members who have been affected by Carrillion going into liquidation.
Truck News16 Jan 2018Anger as DfT approves Ashford Borough Council HGV parking fine increase
The FTA and the RHA have criticised an increase in the fines imposed by Ashford Borough Council as part of its overnight truck parking enforcement trial.
Truck News8 Jan 2018Thieves will single trucks out as easy pickings, says RHA on new theft policy
The RHA has hit back at the Metropolitan Police Service's decision to not investigate some crimes as it fears London-based drivers will be targeted.
Van News8 Jan 2018Commercial fleet operators welcome the beginning of the end for Severn tolls
Commercial fleet operators have welcomed the beginning of the end for year-on-year toll increases for users of the two Severn Bridges on the M4 and M48.
- Truck News2 Nov 2017
Lack of parking sees 252 HGVs turned away from Ashford Truckstop
A “record-breaking” 252 HGV drivers were turned away from Ashford Truckstop, Kent due to lack of parking.
- Latest News11 Sep 2017
Industry 'will welcome' decision to simplify truckers' Overnight Allowance process
The commercial fleet industry will welcome the Overnight Allowance concessions negotiated by the Road Haulage Association, says accountancy firm Menzies LLP.
Latest News8 Sep 2017RHA wins climbdown from Government on truckers' overnight allowances
The Road Haulage Association has won a significant concession from tax officials on overnight allowances for lorry drivers.
- Truck News12 May 2017
Brexit likely to change UK haulage market, says RHA
Director of policy at the RHA, Jack Semple, says it is probable that trucks from abroad will no longer be allowed to do UK domestic transport work.
