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Crumbling roads cost taxpayers millions

on May 13, 18 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on Crumbling roads cost taxpayers millions

Pothole-related repairs cost motorists and insurers £1m a month according to the AA – a fact that comes as no surprise to the Road Haulage Association

RHA welcomes additional £100 million to fill pothole blackhole

on Mar 26, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA welcomes additional £100 million to fill pothole blackhole

The Road Haulage Association welcomes the news that Government is to make a further £100 million available to councils across the UK to repair potholes and other damage caused by recent extreme weather conditions

2020 vision for trucks is still unclear says RHA

on Mar 25, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on 2020 vision for trucks is still unclear says RHA

The Government’s focus on demanding the early retirement of Euro V lorries is misguided says the Road Haulage Association. Currently, no retro-fit is available for lorries until 2019 – if ever

Good eye health can prolong an HGV driver’s working life says RHA

on Mar 12, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Good eye health can prolong an HGV driver’s working life says RHA

The Road Haulage Association in the UK is collaborating with sight experts, Vision Express by launching a brand-new Vision Van – a mobile eye-testing facility housed within a customised trailer, designed and built by Cartwright Conversions

RHA members have their say after weather disruption

on Mar 5, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA members have their say after weather disruption

The Road Haulage Association in Britain is engaging with members to find out how last week’s severe weather affected them as businesses, not only in terms of the cost of delays but also how they mitigated risk

RHA supports DVSA on drivers’ hours

on Feb 6, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA supports DVSA on drivers’ hours

The Road Haulage Association supports DVSA’s action on drivers’ hours compliance but is concerned about the lack of legal rest areas for drivers to park

Dover tax take from trucks a ridiculous idea says RHA

on Jan 31, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Dover tax take from trucks a ridiculous idea says RHA

The Road Haulage Association has reacted with incredulity to the proposal from a Kent councillor to introduce a congestion charge of £1 for all HGVs using the Port of Dover

Neglected roads cost hauliers millions and need urgent investment

on Jan 28, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Neglected roads cost hauliers millions and need urgent investment

The Road Haulage Association fully supports the RAC report that links vehicle breakdowns to potholes. Commenting, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: “Pothole-related breakdowns are bad news for all road users. However, the cost to road hauliers in particular is considerable

RHA and DVSA appeal for evidence of problems at ATFs

on Jan 23, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA and DVSA appeal for evidence of problems at ATFs

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) and the Driver & Vehicles Services Agency (DVSA has met to discuss serious ongoing problems with ATF testing and concerns over on-road enforcement

Devil in the detail – says RHA

on Jan 16, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Devil in the detail – says RHA

Transport for the North has launched its draft Strategic Transport Plan, which sets out a vision to boost the North of England’s economy through a 30-year transport investment programme.