Press Releases
Common sense has prevailed says RHA
10th May 2012
“Common sense has prevailed” says RHA
M1 Junction 14 Milton Keynes – Lighting Renewal Preparation Works
30th April 2012
M1 Junction 14 (Milton Keynes) – Lighting Renewal Preparation Works
‘RHA Smart App’ goes live
26th April 2012
‘RHA Smart App’ goes live
Fuel prices are holding the economy back, says RHA
25th April 2012
Fuel prices are holding the economy back, says RHA
Faulty Driver and Company Cards
23rd April 2012
DVLA have adjusted their position to ensure they do not issue replacement cards to drivers where a valid working card is still in their possession. With this in mind they have devised...
Police Investigate Trailer Theft at Motorway Services
16th April 2012
Police Investigate Trailer Theft at Motorway Services
Stop diesel profiteering now, says RHA
16th April 2012
Clear evidence of naked profiteering by fuel retailers is revealed today by the Road Haulage Association.
Important Information for Digital Tachograph (Driver and Company Card) Holders
4th April 2012
DVLA has identified an issue which means that a number of digital tachograph cards issued between 24 March 2007 and 31 August 2008 are malfunctioning.
Youth Contract Support Package Launched
2nd April 2012
The Youth Contract is a package of support worth almost £1billion to help young unemployed people to prepare for work and find a job. Over three years from April 2012 the Youth Contract...
Fuel duty increase is ‘unthinkable’ says Road Haulage Association
29th March 2012
Economic recovery is massively dependent upon a strong logistics industry and for many transport operators, the prospect of a 3ppl fuel duty increase in five months time is unthinkable.
Fuel “Don’t turn it into a national emergency” says RHA
29th March 2012
‘Fuel Strike – this affects everyone” is the message from the Road Haulage Association as the spectre of a fuel strike looms.
Whilst no date has been set and seven days’ notice...
Unite tanker drivers – statement by the Road Haulage Association
27th March 2012
The Road Haulage Association is disappointed that Unite tanker have chosen to strike at a time when the price of fuel is of paramount importance to UK hauliers and the general public.
Faulty Drivers Tachograph Cards
27th March 2012
DVLA are aware that some drivers are reporting difficulties with certain digital driver tachocards, they are urgently investigating the problem and in the meantime, DVLA is issuing the...
Resurfacing of the A1
22nd March 2012
Resurfacing of the A 1 Northbound between Carlton-on Trent and Markham Moor.
There will shortly be resurfacing work on the A1 Northbound between Carlton-on Trent and Markham Moor...
Fuel duty rise is a blow for hauliers says RHA
21st March 2012
Today’s Budget announcement that August’s proposed 3 ppl fuel duty increase is to go ahead, comes as a real blow to the Road Haulage Association.
Road users must see a return on their investment says RHA
19th March 2012
The Road Haulage Association has reacted strongly to proposals made today by the Prime Minister that the Government is to look at innovative approaches to the funding of our national...
Appeal to find owner of fuel drums
16th March 2012
Police are appealing for help to find the owner of some unusual lost, or stolen, property after two Frome men were arrest on suspicion of theft.
National FairFuel Day “another step forward” says RHA
8th March 2012
Wednesday, 7 March saw a tremendous turnout of hauliers, motorists and others descend on a very wet Westminster for National FairFuel Day. The aim was to give those present the opportunity...
Changes to Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS)
8th March 2012
OCRS is VOSA's internal risk rating system used at the roadside to target those operators most likely to be non compliant. As the result of listening to Industry's concerns via the Industry...
A4 Hammersmith flyover update
8th March 2012
We are writing to inform you all that TfL will close the A4 Flyover every night, from midnight until 5:00am (with a plan to be off site by 3:30am) from Thursday 8th March until Monday...