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French President calls for more action on Calais migrant crisis

on Jan 16, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on French President calls for more action on Calais migrant crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Calais on Tuesday, January 16 and called on the UK to take in more migrants and spend more on border security

Same old story for cross-Channel truckers

on Jan 9, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Same old story for cross-Channel truckers

Despite the closure of the ‘Jungle’ camp in October 2016, migrants are still returning to Calais. Their goal? To reach the UK by whatever means possible and with total disregard for the safety of themselves or the HGV drivers on which they prey

RHA issues advice on keeping safe in high winds

on Jan 3, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA issues advice on keeping safe in high winds

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has issued advice to haulage operators on how to keep safe while driving in high winds

RHA sets the record straight on driver shortage

on Dec 14, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA sets the record straight on driver shortage

There has been a lot of speculation in the media recently about the HGV driver shortage, the possibility of Christmas delay disasters, and post-Brexit supply chain disruption as a result. The RHA is therefore keen to set the record straight

RHA and Close Brothers announce ground-breaking apprenticeship scheme

on Dec 5, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA and Close Brothers announce ground-breaking apprenticeship scheme

As part of their long-established commitment to supporting small and medium sized enterprises, Close Brothers Asset Finance, together with the Road Haulage Association, launched a scheme whereby RHA members with less than 20 vehicles have been applying for funding to recruit and train the next generation of HGV drivers.

Fuel duty freeze a missed opportunity says RHA

on Nov 22, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on Fuel duty freeze a missed opportunity says RHA

The RHA is extremely disappointed that the Chancellor failed to reduce fuel duty in the Budget. Commenting, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: “At a time of Brexit uncertainty, the Chancellor had the golden opportunity to make the production and distribution of UK goods more competitive.

TfL lorry permit scheme poses several questions says RHA

on Nov 16, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on TfL lorry permit scheme poses several questions says RHA

News that Transport for London has finally issued its consultation into lorry Direct Vision Standards and a new permit scheme for lorries entering London, has been met with caution by the Road Haulage Association

RHA disappointed at lorry park set back

on Nov 15, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA disappointed at lorry park set back

The Road Haulage Association is disappointed to learn that the Department for Transport’s Judicial Review into the planned lorry park in Kent has been rejected

HSE reviews approach to trucker’s toilets – RHA relieved

on Nov 7, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on HSE reviews approach to trucker’s toilets – RHA relieved

The Road Haulage Association has expressed its relief at news that the Health and Safety Executive has reviewed it’s approach concerning access to facilities for visiting delivery drivers and has re-examined the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, in particular Regs 20 and