The Road Haulage Association
Trade Association
The Road Haulage Association has 8,500 members, ranging from owner operators to those with fleets of over 1000 vehicles. Between them, they account for well over 100K commercial vehicles currently operating on UK roads. We campaign on behalf of our members on an ever-increasing range of subjects from speed limits to roadside facilities, clean air zones to issues surrounding cross border traffic – sea or land. Our policy team work closely with the Government and their agencies in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast as well as local authorities across the UK. We ensure members’ voices are heard on national issues as well as local roads policy. Whether you are having problems with Direct Vision Standards in London or overgrown trees in County Antrim then our team are there to help. Our technical team are in constant dialogue with members to ensure that they are running compliant vehicles and our in-house trainers deliver comprehensive, accredited courses at our training facilities in Peterborough and Bathgate. Training can also be held at members’ premises. The RHA, established in 1945, is the UKs only trade body dedicated solely to the operators of commercial vehicles – trucks, coaches and vans. Source
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| Scope | Trade/B2B |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Search ArticlesOperational update from HMRC: ICS2 for GB-NI trade movements
ICS2 is now available: If you're ready, you can start submitting Entry Summary (ENS) declarations through Import Control System 2 (ICS2) now. If you're not ready, work with your supply chain to prepare as ICS2 becomes mandatory for all GB-NI trade movements by 31 December 2025. New free tool coming: Trader Integration Micro Service (TIMS) HMRC is also launching TIMS, a free service that automatically submits ICS2 Arrival and Presentation notifications for Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) GB-NI movements.
EU Entry/Exit System (EES) - What you need to know
The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is being introduced from Sunday 12 October. Its implementation will be phased across border crossing points over the following six months – and will eventually replace the manual stamping of passports. Most non-EU citizens – including British citizens – will need to register their biometric details (fingerprints and having their photo taken) when they enter or exit the Schengen area. EES will be fully implemented by 10 April 2026.
Budget needs to give businesses room to breathe
On the road to the November budget, we'll be outlining some key asks of Government on behalf of the wider road transport and logistics sector. We'll be sending our budget submission to Government, clearly setting out measures necessary to protecting not just our vital industry, but key to boosting that long promised economic growth. As I travel across the country speaking to many business owners, there's genuine concern in different industries about what lies ahead.
RHA Shortlisted for SME4Labour Excellence Award
The RHA are pleased to share that we have been nominated for the SME Business and Trade Association of the Year Award in the SME4Labour Excellence Awards 2025. The awards celebrate the individuals and organisations driving change across the Labour movement and SME sector — from entrepreneurs creating jobs, to trade unions fighting for workers’ rights, to elected officials delivering for their communities.
RHA Calls on industry to shape Electric Vehicle Payload Policy
Association launches operator survey to tackle payload challenges and secure vital government support. Following the recent Net Zero Survey, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) has today launched a brand new industry-wide initiative to better understand how battery electric vehicle (BEV) adoption impacts freight operations, specifically relating to payload, productivity, and the need for incentivisation.
Behind the Wheel, Behind the Scenes: Why Skills Investment Needs a Team Effort
This week, we’ve taken another significant step forward in our mission to support the road transport industry with the launch of a new collaboration between RHA Skills and Remit Training—a provider rated Outstanding by Ofsted and trusted by household names like Scania, Volvo, and Royal Mail. This partnership means RHA members and the wider logistics community now have direct access to 400+ pre-screened, motivated candidates for HGV apprenticeships and more than 100 ready for light vehicle roles.
RHA welcomes 'Time to Pay Up' crackdown on late payments
This week the Government announced its "Time to Pay Up" plan, a crackdown on late payments that impacts businesses throughout the supply chain, including many of our members and businesses in our industry. We welcome this development, as late payments significantly impact businesses. Running a business is becoming more expensive month on month. Higher operating costs and lower volumes are regular features for many operators.
EU's new digital border system to bring challenges and delays for UK travellers and transport
The European Commission has set 12 October 2025 as the launch date for the start of operations of the Entry/Exit System (EES). From 12 October onwards, the EES will be progressively rolled out at the external borders of 29 European countries, over a period of six months. This progressive roll-out will give border authorities, travellers and the transport industry more time to adjust to new procedures.
Storm Floris: Amber warning issued in Scotland
An amber weather warning has been issued for much of Scotland as Storm Floris is set to bring "unseasonably strong" and potentially "danger to life" winds across the region today, Monday, 4 August, 2025. The Met Office's warning is in effect from 10:00 BST until 22:00 BST, with a wider yellow warning covering the northern of England and Northern Ireland. The storm poses particular threats to haulage and coach operators across the region.
Clarification: Fire Extinguishers
Following recent concerns raised by operators regarding fire extinguisher checks and the issuance of ORNs (Operator Report Notices) by the DVSA, we want to clarify the minimum requirements for fire extinguisher condition and compliance in vehicles. Fire Extinguisher Inspection Requirements To ensure compliance and safety, the following checks must be carried out regularly: Readily Available for Use The extinguisher must be easily accessible and not obstructed in any way.