Road Haulage Association

Calls for EU to suspend 90/180 rule to protect supply chains

Calls for EU to suspend 90/180 rule to prot...

Feb 16, 2026No Comments

Leading UK transport and logistics organisations have united to call on the European Commission to delay full enforcement of new biometric border controls under the

Driver welfare takes centre stage at RHA Parliamentary Reception

Driver welfare takes centre stage at RHA Pa...

Feb 13, 2026No Comments

The RHA’s (Road Haulage Association) Parliamentary Reception (Tuesday 10 February) brought together parliamentarians, industry leaders and stakeholders to promote driver welfare and facilities across the

EU backtracks on 2035 zero-emission car target and develops first EU Visa Strategy

Commission adopts a first-ever EU Visa Stra...

Feb 10, 2026No Comments

Richard Smith, RHA Managing Director reaffirms call for professional drivers’ exemption as European Commission acknowledges 90/180 challenges: We’re encouraged that the European Commission (EC) has

RHA backs 50mph HGV speed limit on Scottish roads

RHA backs 50mph HGV speed limit on Scottish...

Dec 16, 2025Comments off

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed a Scottish Government announcement that the HGV speed limit for on Scotland’s trunk roads is to be increased

BBC investigation exposes new freight crime tactic

BBC investigation exposes new freight crime...

Nov 18, 2025Comments off

Criminal gangs are increasingly buying up legitimate haulage companies — sometimes ones in liquidation or administration — and using them to pose as subcontractors before

'Driven by You' - RHA announces this year’s National Lorry Week

‘Driven by You’ – RHA ann...

Oct 28, 2025Comments off

The RHA has announced the launch of its eleventh National Lorry Week (NLW) – its annual celebration of the people and businesses that keep Britain

Driver shortage is still an issue, Image: Motive automates driver qualification & compliance with AI

Joined-up thinking can tackle driver shorta...

Sep 10, 2025Comments off

With the driver shortage still a major issue for fleet mangers, Richard Smith, RHA Managing Director offers his view on the current situation and what

Sufficient lorry parking at new fulfilment centres?

Sufficient lorry parking at new fulfilment ...

Jul 16, 2025Comments off

There are concerning reports that there won’t be sufficient HGV parking facilities built in support of Amazon’s four new fulfilment centres. Sites in Hull and

Feight Crime

Freight crime spirals out of control

Mar 18, 2025Comments off

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has responded to the latest freight crime statistics which reveal a significant rise in the value of losses from goods

HaulageHub terminal

HaulageHub Partners with RHA to reduce empt...

Jan 17, 2025Comments off

HaulageHub, the Sci-Tech Daresbury-based digital freight marketplace, has unveiled the RHA Exchange in partnership with the Road Haulage Association (RHA). This pioneering platform aims to