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200,000 lorry drivers required in the next 5 years

200,000 new lorry drivers needed over the n...

Feb 10, 2025Comments off

The logistics industry plays a crucial role in society with 81% all freight in this country transported by road. Firms and lorry drivers across the

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RHA seeks £2bn compensation from truck man...

Feb 07, 2025Comments off

UK hauliers that were affected by a cartel of truck manufacturers have until 14 February to register for a class action being brought by the

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Chancellor Reeves’ infrastructure ini...

Jan 30, 2025Comments off

On 29th January 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined the government’s strategy to stimulate economic growth through significant investments in transport and infrastructure. A central component

Abnormal load

Addressing the challenges in Abnormal Load ...

Jan 27, 2025Comments off

Abnormal load transportation is a critical component of the UK’s logistics sector, facilitating the movement of oversized and heavy cargo essential for various industries, including

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HaulageHub Partners with RHA to reduce empt...

Jan 17, 2025Comments off

HaulageHub, the Sci-Tech Daresbury-based digital freight marketplace, has unveiled the RHA Exchange in partnership with the Road Haulage Association (RHA). This pioneering platform aims to

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Ferry surcharges on hauliers

Jan 12, 2025Comments off

Several RHA members in Northern Ireland have reported that ferry operator CLdN (formerly Seatruck) has introduced surcharges to hauliers using their services. They understand that

Collett has successfully delivered two 178Te supergrid transformers from Tilbury Dock in Essex to National Grid’s Biggleswade substation in Bedfordshire.

Abnormal Loads Group meets police leaders f...

Nov 11, 2024Comments off

The Abnormal Loads Group met with the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) and police leaders from across the country yesterday (Wednesday 6 November) in a

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RHA welcomes new rules to tackle late payme...

Sep 23, 2024Comments off

The UK Government has introduced new rules aimed at tackling the longstanding issue of late payments affecting businesses. These new regulations will require companies to

Frieght crime. Curtainsider slashed open by thieves

Government needs to address freight crime n...

Sep 10, 2024Comments off

Freight crime is on the rise and it’s destroying businesses, impacting the health, safety and wellbeing of our drivers and it’s making it harder for

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DAF email on Truck Cartel misleading

Aug 21, 2024Comments off

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has reported that it is aware that some operators have received an email from DAF encouraging them not to opt