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12th October 2022
The RHA has released its latest decarbonisation policy paper for commercial vehicles, titled Eliminate-Minimise-Offset. Within the report, low carbon fuels are predicted to play a critical role on the journey to Net Zero. Furthermore, it outlines…
1st June 2022
A report from the Transport Committee has stated ‘radical surgery’ is needed within the truck sector. The report states the industry must fix ‘systemic shortcomings’ or risk government action. In addition, supply chain issues should…
30th March 2022
The 5ppl fuel duty cut announced last Wednesday has been described as a “sticking plaster,” by RHA’s executive director Rod McKenzie. Furthermore, prices in bulk and on the forecourt suggest that the cut is currently…
21st March 2022
The condition of driver facilities for hauliers has been an issue for many years. However, it has reached the point now where the industry is unwilling to carry on with the poor standards. Therefore, the…
4th November 2021
A plea has gone out to make safety a priority for drivers amid rule changes around their working hours. Furthermore, fleets are being called upon to not compromise when it comes to driver safety. Drivers…
26th October 2021
The Road Haulage Association has warned of a Christmas crisis unless more is done to deal with the ongoing driver shortage. Specifically, the RHA and other trade bodies have written to the Prime Minister urging…
21st July 2021
A government plan to overcome the lack of HGV drivers has been revealed. Within the proposal are a number of measures designed to solve the ongoing driver shortage crisis. For example, ministers have pledged to…
17th June 2021
A trucker who helped out in a potentially tragic scenario has been hailed as one of RHA’s HGV Heroes. Aylesbury-based driver, Tom Reddy, reacted quickly when he saw someone on a footbridge on the A47. Furthermore,…
8th June 2021
An action plan, designed to avert the crisis of a lack of truck drivers, has been revealed by the Road Haulage Association (RHA). The association has written to the government calling for specific measures to…
24th May 2021
Funding for apprentices is to increase to £7,000 from 1st July, the government has announced. Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson confirmed the money will be available for C+E apprenticeships. The Institute for Apprenticeships…
