RHA calls for reform of rules on ‘clandestine entrants’
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has urged the government to introduce reforms to the penalty scheme applied when so-called clandestine entrants are found on vehicles coming into the UK, which […]
DfT consults on relaxing rules for electric vans
The Department for Transport (DfT) has opened a consultation into proposals that would reduce the regulatory burden on operators of zero-emission vans in terms of drivers hours’ rules and roadworthiness […]
RHA: roads investment will drive economic growth
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has urged the government to boost road capacity as a means of growing the economy, warning that a reliance on merely repairing existing routes will […]
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Trade groups: put logistics at heart of devolution plans
Key industry trade associations have responded to a new white paper published by the government yesterday, which sets out its planned direction for devolution across England. The white paper proposes […]
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MPs debate freight crime in parliament
Members of parliament held an in-depth discussion on the subject of freight crime in a Westminster Hall debate last week, with a focus on reducing the financial and personal burdens […]
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O-licence changes go digital-only
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner (OTC) has announced that all alterations to transport managers on operator licences, and applications to surrender licences, will need to be performed digitally from […]
DVSA updates load security guidance
The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has updated its guidance for goods vehicle operators in England, Wales and Scotland on how to ensure cargo is secured and unloaded safely. […]
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Haulier cost pressures revealed in annual RHA survey
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has published the results of its Annual Cost Movement Survey, which outlines how increasing cost pressures are continuing to impact the haulage sector. The survey […]
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Heidi Alexander appointed to head DfT
Swindon South MP Heidi Alexander has been appointed as secretary of state at the Department for Transport (DfT), following the resignation last week of predecessor Louise Haigh. Ms Alexander, who […]
