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RHA tells chancellor that hauliers are facing collapse and insolvency

on Apr 30, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA tells chancellor that hauliers are facing collapse and insolvency

The Road Haulage Association has today written to the chancellor, Rishi Sunak with a plea to take the urgent action so desperately needed by thousands of haulage operators

Logistics needs Government support to survive says RHA

on Apr 20, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Logistics needs Government support to survive says RHA

The Road Haulage Association has implored the Government to do more to save thousands of logistics firms who face ruin as a result of the COVID-19 crisis

RHA calls for change to furlough rules to save lives

on Apr 3, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA calls for change to furlough rules to save lives

The haulage industry can quickly deliver the PPE health workers need in the fight against COVID-19, according to RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett

Logistics sector gets Government letter as proof of essential working

on Mar 31, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Logistics sector gets Government letter as proof of essential working

The Road Haulage Association and Freight Transport Association have received a confirmation letter from DfT confirming that the work of the logistics sector is essential and should continue to the greatest extent possible through the Covid-19 crisis

Lorries exempted from MOT testing for three months

on Mar 24, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Lorries exempted from MOT testing for three months

In reaction to COVID-19 the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed that all MOT testing of lorries and trailers has been suspended

RHA welcomes extension of Drivers’ Hours relaxation

on Mar 23, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA welcomes extension of Drivers’ Hours relaxation

Following calls between RHA chief executive Richard Burnett and Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, the Department for Transport has announced that the current limited Drivers’ Hours relaxation will apply to all road haulage operations from 00.01hrs on Monday 23 March until 23.59hrs on Tuesday 21 April 2020. This is a further recognition of the importance of road freight in providing all that is needed to keep our shops, hospitals, manufacturers and the rest of economy moving during the coronavirus pandemic by relaxing the Drivers’ Hours regulations. Commenting, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: “This is a blanket relaxation covering all sectors

Government must support hauliers in coronavirus crisis

on Mar 17, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Government must support hauliers in coronavirus crisis

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is imploring Government to pledge immediate financial support for hauliers who face going out of business because of the coronavirus crisis

RHA to discuss post-Brexit realities

on Mar 3, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA to discuss post-Brexit realities

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is set to discuss post-Brexit realities, clean air zones and the skills shortage at the forthcoming Microlise Transport Conference in Coventry

Prepare businesses now to avoid border delays says RHA

on Feb 11, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Prepare businesses now to avoid border delays says RHA

The Government must fully prepare businesses for new customs procedures if border delays are to be avoided next year, urged the Road Haulage Association

RHA condemns those responsible for bomb found on a truck in County Armagh

on Feb 9, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA condemns those responsible for bomb found on a truck in County Armagh

RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett has reacted strongly to the news of an explosive device being attached to a truck belonging to a County Armagh haulier