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Up one levelWhat the RHA has been doing on Fuel
30/04/2008The RHA has run a sustained and consistent campaign on fuel duty and taxes over the past year. In response to requests from members, here is a summary of the activity, gathered together in one place. Download the file for yourself:
Carbon Footprint Explained - how to reduce emissions and save money
16/04/2008Protecting the environment is now high in the public mind; but as a Haulier, you may not realise that "green haulage is efficient haulage". Turn the green agenda into a benefit for your business: this RHA handbook explains in clear terms what carbon footprint means, and how - by reducing your own operation's carbon footprint - you can increase efficiency and save costs. See for yourself - download the pdf file here:
UK Fuel Duty - the true cost to Hauliers
12/03/2008Get the facts on Fuel Duty: the RHA has prepared a summary table, which compares the cost of fuel to hauliers throughout Europe. The differences are stark. The UK pays nearly twice as much duty per litre as the European average; a cost disadavantage which hits UK hauliers every day. See for yourself - download the table here:
Environmental Management Issues and Code of Practice
04/02/2008Information and resources on the RHA Environmental Policy
Smoking Ban - pdf summary
24/01/2008Posted 24 Jan 2008 This pdf version of the Summary Guide aims to provide accurate, authoritive information and comment on the subject it covers. The information contained within it is correct at the time of publication. The Road Haulage Association cannot accept liability for any civil or legal action taken by or against any user of this paper. July 2007.
Smoking Ban
09/08/2007This Summary Guide aims to provide accurate, authoritative information and comment on the subject it covers. The information contained within it is correct at the time of publication. The Road Haulage Association cannot accept liability for any civil or legal action taken by or against any user of this paper. July 2007.
Common Questions & Answers
09/08/2007These are the most frequently asked questions at the RHA help desk. We've got all the answers for you!
RHA Technical Information Bulletins
30/05/2006The RHA Technical Group regularly publishes information bulletins on important topics for the benfit of RHA members.
Bridge & Road Tolls within Great Britain
17/05/2006Information regarding toll fees charged for passage over and along bridges and roads across Great Britain.
RHA New Drivers'Hours Briefing Paper
16/05/2006Replacement EC drivers'hours legislation were finally agreed upon last year. It is hoped that these changes to the regulations will make them easier to understand and interpret and ensure additional enforcement of regulations on drivers of commercial vehicles operating throughout the European Union. The Road Haulage Association represented the UK road haulage sector at numerous meetings with representaives of the Commission in Brussels and managed to negotiate and get agreed several key positive amendments to the original proposals. After years of discussions and delays the final text of the replacement regulations was published in April 2006.
Bridge Strikes - How They Can Be Prevented
16/05/2006In recent years the number of bridge strikes reported to Network Rail has shown a steady increase. Since 1996 the number of bridge strikes has almost doubled to exceed 2,000 per year - approximately five each day.
Digital Tachographs Information Update
20/04/2006Every new in-scope vehicle that has entered service since 1st May 2006 should have been fitted with a digital tachograph vehicle unit. Drivers operating these vehicles must adhere to the additional requirements this new type of recording equipment places upon them.
Subsistence Payments for Drivers
20/04/2006This Briefing Paper aims to provide accurate, authoritative information and comment on the subject it covers. The information contained within it is correct at the time of publication. The Road Haulage Association cannot accept liability for any civil or legal action taken by or against any user of this paper. March 2008
Employment Advice
19/04/2006The RHA offers expert advice and guidance on all aspects of managing people, from employment law and best practice to staff training and development and management of health and safety. If you cannot find the information you require within this site please contact RHA Head of Employment, Ruth Pott, on 01932 838939 or e-mail: r.pott@rha.net.
