In an industry first, Don-Bur have teamed up with the Road Haulage Association to form an HGV load restraint CPC course designed uniquely by both the manufacturers and training providers to form the most comprehensive content. Recently approved by JAUPT and entitled “Practical Safe Loading”, the half day practical and …
Read More »Northern warehousing provider Carlton Forest Group encourages open communication surrounding Brexit
With the appointment of a new Prime Minster there is one topic that has made a resurgence to the forefront of everyone’s mind; Brexit. And, with the Road Haulage Association (RHA) providing much collateral to ensure the smooth transition of business operations across the UK, Worksop based Carlton Forest Group …
Read More »Walkers Transport teams up with RHA to drive more women into logistics
Walkers Transport (http://www.walkers-transport.co.uk), is backing the Road Haulage Association (RHA) ‘She’s RHA’ campaign geared around recruitment and championing women in the industry. The contribution of women in haulage is often unseen as it remains a male-dominated working environment. Only 8% of the 1.8million people that work in the haulage industry …
Read More »Successful first year for National Register of LGV Instructors
The National Register of LGV Instructors (NRI) is celebrating a hugely successful first year which saw more than 540 Instructors join the only DVSA endorsed register. During 2017, more than 20 exam centres were approved, carrying out 103 examinations. “The NRI is run by the industry, for the industry, as …
Read More »RHA’s Richard Burnett to lead skills focused session at Microlise Transport Conference
A session focusing on realising new talent from untapped sources will be led by Richard Burnett, Chief Executive of the Road Transport Association (RHA), at Europe’s largest road transport conference, The Microlise Transport Conference. The discussion will feature Jim Davidson OBE in his capacity as Care After Combat Executive Chairman, …
Read More »The Road Haulage Association still leads the way with higher than average pass rates
The Road Haulage Association as one of the most respected freight transport and logistics training providers in the UK, has just published its latest training prospectus. The latest edition is packed with industry-leading courses to cover every aspect of running a successful road transport operation. Commenting, RHA commercial director Karen …
Read More »Road Haulage Association Calais Incident Reporting Line now breaks down the language barrier
The Road Haulage Association continues to engage with UK-bound hauliers experiencing abuse, intimidation and attacks from migrants at Calais. As part of that engagement, the Association has extended the scope of its 24/7 Incident Reporting Line. It now uses technology that can instantly recognise a wide range of languages. Details …
Read More »Using a Hand-Held Mobile Phone while driving costs lives says RHA
The Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) welcomes the Department of Transport’s consultation proposing increased fixed penalty notices, associated fines and penalty points for the drivers of heavy goods vehicles and other motorists caught using a hand-held mobile phone while driving. “Far too many road accidents, some resulting in death, are due …
Read More »RHA 2016 Haulage Manual out now
The Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) has published the 2016 edition of its highly respected “haulier’s bible”, the RHA Haulage Manual. Commenting, the RHA’s chief executive Richard Burnett (@RHARichardB) said: “Every haulier, from an owner-driver to those running massive fleets, must be compliant. If for any reason this is not the …
Read More »RHA brands Calais charity comments as ‘Absolutely Outrageous’
The Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) considers comments made by Care4Calais charity founder, Claire Moseley in a BBC documentary about the Calais Crisis to be absolutely outrageous. “Ms Moseley’s comments that if truck drivers have to change their job to avoid intimidation passing through Calais it’s not the end of the …
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