We introduced coach legal services this year offering #RHACoaches members access to advice and representation from experts in our sector. Operators also benefit from our new partnership with ABTA #LookingBack
Road Haulage Association (RHA)
Truck Transportation
Representing the interests of UK commercial vehicle operators including HGVs, coaches and vans.
About us
Trade association of choice for hire and reward road transport and logistics operators. The RHA is organised into four regions, serving Great Britain and Northern Ireland. With offices in Peterborough,Bradford, and Edinburgh it is one of the UK's largest trade associations and represents the operators of over 75,000 commercial vehicles.
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http://www.rha.uk.net
External link for Road Haulage Association (RHA)
- Industry
- Truck Transportation
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Peterborough
- Type
- Self-Owned
- Founded
- 1945
- Specialties
- Political lobbying, hauliers shop, training, legal insurance, Information & advice, transport, logistics, employment advice, hazardous goods, publications, tachograph analysis, Driver CPC, conditions of carriage, publications, operator licensing, compliance, and contracts of employment
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Employees at Road Haulage Association (RHA)
Updates
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Our Helpdesk team worked tirelessly to answer over 6,000 queries from members this year. The team offers support on compliance, employment law and much more. #LookingBack
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Our annual Haulage Cost Movement report has been published. The survey results show that costs are still pushing ahead of inflation and overall operating costs including fuel increased by 3.51%. Our members painted a clear picture of the current challenges facing the industry. Respondents say that running costs are too high and 66% of hauliers are concerned about the state of the economy. With further companies sliding into administration this year and with rising costs and much lower profits, businesses are now having to make savings wherever possible. You can read the annual report here: https://lnkd.in/eN-dn-28
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Join us in 2025 at this industry event. 👇👇
We’re excited to announce the Road Haulage Association (RHA) Future Forum! Date: 11th September 2025 Venue: The Vox, Birmingham Join us as we bring together RHA members, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore the future of the transport and logistics industry. 👉 Click here to get your ticket now! https://lnkd.in/eMAEb_9T The event will focus on key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry. Highlights include: State of the Nation: Insights into the economic impact on transport and logistics both nationally and globally, and strategies to navigate the future. Skills and Driver Welfare: Solutions to recruitment, retention, and driver welfare challenges to help the sector thrive. Decarbonisation & Technology: Advances in sustainability and the role of innovations like AI and automation in creating a greener future for logistics. We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting forum!
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In November the First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan committed to establishing a Logistics & Freight Delivery Group following a meeting between with RHA colleagues. The group will help local operators voice industry concerns and get support from Government. #LookingBack
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Alterations to transport managers on an O Licence and applications to surrender licences must use the Office of the Traffic Commissioner’s (OTC) online service from 31 January. The digital process is already available in the Vehicle Operator Licensing (VOL) system. The TM1 form will no longer be accepted from this date, and all changes must be made on the VOL online system. You can find the VOL system here: https://obi41.nl/2p86zr5f If you require assistance using online processes contact the Licensing Office on 02045518711 or email notifications@vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk
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IMPORTANT UPDATE for hauliers moving goods to and from the island of Ireland. 👇 Last weekend, we worked with Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom and Transport Scotland to secure a temporary relaxation of drivers’ hours for drivers of vehicles impacted by the Holyhead port closure which caused disruption at a number of ports across the country. This evening after further RHA conversations with DfT, they have confirmed that they'll be extending the current temporary relaxation for all drivers of vehicles affected by the closure of the Port of Anglesey and impacted by the adverse weather expected over the weekend. This extension will be to 23.59 on Monday 23 December.
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The RHA has been notified of two updates to enforcement for hauliers using analogue or first generation smart tachographs. UK hauliers making international deliveries to the EU, including the Republic of Ireland and EU hauliers retrofitting vehicles with new tachographs for journeys between EU member states must familiarise themselves with these changes. https://lnkd.in/e9Np9bau #RHAInternational
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We welcome the Government's announcement of £1.6bn for local road maintenance - with funds allocated specifically for potholes. 👇 It's vital that local authorities receive long-term funding to enable better planning of essential road maintenance and pothole repairs. Ultimately, much needed Investment in our roads will reduce congestion and increase productivity... Read our full reaction: https://lnkd.in/guKz2SaE #RHAInfrastructure
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We’re still seeking clarity from officials on key GB-NI trade issues and our members remain concerned about the impact and costs of increased administrative processes. More from our MD Richard James Smith 👇
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has led engagement with Government and relevant stakeholders on the increased pressure that evolving requirements are placing on the GB-NI supply chain. We’d like to thank HMRC for listening to our members in recent meetings regarding Groupage and the challenges they're facing moving goods GB to NI. However, to date the response from officials has fallen short of addressing their concerns in some instances. We’re still seeking clarity from officials on key issues and there remains concern about the impact and associated costs of the increased administrative processes that businesses must go through to send goods. We also believe there is scope for a more simplified process. Our members have raised these issues and have asked these questions on a number of occasions without answers or solutions being provided. We’re grateful for the engagement, but in order for this engagement to be meaningful, the many questions tabled need answers and clarity must be provided. We’ll be raising the issues of concern again when we meet officials next month and we’ll continue to work with HMRC, the Cabinet Office, DEFRA, the NI Office and relevant stakeholders to address outstanding matters. We're determined to find durable solutions which maintain and protect supply chains, streamline the processes and minimise the impact and cost on business and consumers.