The Road Haulage Association

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) represents a diverse group of 8,500 members, from individual owner-operators to companies with fleets exceeding 1,000 vehicles. Together, they manage over 100,000 commercial vehicles that are active on UK roads. We advocate for our members on a wide range of topics, including speed limits, roadside amenities, clean air zones, and cross-border transportation issues, whether by sea or land. Our policy team collaborates closely with government officials and agencies in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast, as well as with local authorities throughout the UK. This ensures that our members' concerns are addressed at both national and local levels. Whether it’s tackling Direct Vision Standards in London or dealing with overgrown trees in County Antrim, our team is ready to assist. Our technical experts maintain ongoing communication with members to help ensure their vehicles meet compliance standards, while our in-house trainers provide extensive, accredited training courses at our facilities in Peterborough and Bathgate. We can also arrange training sessions on-site at our members' locations. Founded in 1945, the RHA is the only trade organization in the UK exclusively focused on the needs of commercial vehicle operators, including trucks, coaches, and vans.

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Lorry Driver Facilities in focus

3 weeks ago | rha.uk.net | Ashley Fraser

Senior Public Affairs Lead, Ashton Cull, spoke to key decision makers last week at the Future of Lorry Driver Facilities roundtable hosted by Transport Focus. The event, inspired by our work on the Task and Finish Group that sought to identify what industry experts can do to tackle the poor quality and quantity of safe and secure truck parking spaces in the UK, clearly focussed on how that work could be moved forward.
Investment needed to help businesses decarbonise

2 months ago | rha.uk.net | Chris Ashley

Investment needed to help businesses decarboniseBy Chris Ashley - RHA Senior Policy LeadThe RHA wants to make Net Zero work, and we remain committed to ensuring our sector plays its part in the UK’s journey to achieve it. As part of this process, we’ll shortly be asking operators what they need to help decarbonise. We’ll be asking them about the challenges they face in decarbonising their HGV, coach, and van fleets.
Nicholls Transport Director makes Green Fleet Top 100 Most Influential list

2 months ago | rha.uk.net | Joe Scotting

Alex Nicholls, Director for Kent-based RHA Member firm Nicholls Transport has been listed in ‘Green Fleet’s Top 100 Most Influential’ for his decarbonisation efforts last year. The annual list recognises one hundred transport professionals, politicians, and others for taking steps to help the logistics industry decarbonise.
Swain Container Solutions Transitions London Gateway Fleet to HVO and Electric HGV, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability

2 months ago | rha.uk.net | Joe Scotting

Swain Container Solutions (SCS), a division of Swain Group, is proud to announce a major step forward in its sustainability strategy by transitioning its London Gateway fleet to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). This decision aligns with Swain Group’s commitment to reducing environmental impact while maintaining the highest levels of service and efficiency. Research has demonstrated that HVO can slash CO2 emissions from a vehicle by up to 90% compared to conventional diesel.
Storm Eowyn - red weather warning issued for NI and parts of Scotland

Jan 24, 2025 | rha.uk.net | Joe Scotting

Storm Eowyn - red weather warning issued for NI and parts of Scotland 24 Jan 2025 Posted By Joe Scotting
Storm Eowyn: Challenges remain across transport network

Jan 24, 2025 | rha.uk.net | Joe Scotting

First Minister John Swinney has asked people to continue to follow Police Scotland advice not to travel during the red weather warning and to be mindful that dangerous conditions will persist for the rest of the evening while the amber warning remains in place. We’re asking for the continued support of industry as we work to respond to these challenging conditions. The disruption will continue beyond the end of the Red Warning for wind scheduled at 1700 this evening.
Abnormal Loads: we welcome continued collaboration with police

Jan 22, 2025 | rha.uk.net | Joe Scotting

The Abnormal Loads Group (ALG) welcomes the continuing commitment from senior police officers to tackle issues around the movement of abnormal loads. The group – spearheaded by the RHA and including a number of trade bodies, stakeholders and operators – is working closely with the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) as they update guidance for officers.
Decarbonising truck stops and motorway service areas - standards published

Jan 22, 2025 | rha.uk.net | Joe Scotting

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published standards on setting up and operating public HGV charging sites. Targeted primarily for motorway service areas and truck stops, the ‘BSI Flex’ sets out a standardised approach to developing and operating a public HGV charging site safely. The report outlines the following factors:• vocabulary and units of measurement.
Abnormal Loads: delays to movements cost economy £584m per year

Jan 22, 2025 | rha.uk.net | Joe Scotting

The Abnormal Loads Group (ALG) welcomes the continuing commitment from senior police officers to tackle issues around the movement of abnormal loads. The group – spearheaded by the RHA and including a number of trade bodies, stakeholders and operators – is working closely with the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) as they update guidance for officers.
The 90/180-day rule stifles UK business

Jan 20, 2025 | rha.uk.net | Joe Scotting

For members operating in Europe, the 90/180-day Schengen travel restriction poses a very difficult challenge, one that the RHA is calling for a rework, so drivers and business owners get a fairer deal. The 90/180-day rule in its current state dictates that non-EU nationals may spend only 90 days out of any 180 in the Schengen zone, making it crucial for hauliers and coach operators to plan trips carefully and alternate drivers when required.