Vehicle Operators

How to Join

To become an RHA member, complete an online application or call the RHA's membership team on 01733 267436

RHA Membership

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Trucks are essential to the UK economy - and that must be recognised. We are proud to have a road haulage profession that is efficient, responsive and perhaps the safest in Europe - and we aim to ensure that it stays that way. Haulage operations are perennial targets for high taxes, more regulation and controls and that is being given a new twist with the green agenda and climate change. The RHA is at the forefront of political activity, representing your interests with Government, in Europe, in local affairs as well as with other industry bodies. We are constantly campaigning on your behalf and gather your views at regional and specialist group meetings, events and seminars. The RHA is the voice of the UK road transport industry – join us and make it stronger.

Help and support desk

Effectively a free consultancy service, with information at the end of a phone on any aspect of running your business, e.g technical, legal, operational or employment issues. If they do not have the answers on the spot, they will do the research and get back to you so that you can get on with running your business.

Area manager support

Your area manager will visit your premises to help resolve problems requiring personal attention, developing an ongoing relationship which can prove invaluable. They also meet with local authorities and represent your best interests.

Specialist manager support

You can get unlimited free specialist advice and guidance on any industry sector in which you operate, from hazardous goods to abnormal indivisible loads, livestock carriers to international haulage, and free help from our experts on health and safety, employment law, technical and security issues. As well as offering an opportunity to influence sector-specific legislation and benefit from up-to-date information, RHA Specialist Groups work with members to resolve problems within their sector.

Member briefings

Our member briefings held around the country are designed to give you all the information you need now to comply with new legislation and survive in a tough industry.

RHA Conditions of Carriage are exclusively for members and provide a universally recognised basis for your carriage contracts. You can also use the RHA Conditions of Storage and other specialist conditions including skip hire, livestock, bulk liquids, powder and gases.

Display Professionalism on company stationery, websites and advertisements. Free logo stickers are also available for use on truck windows or bodywork, in full colour.

RHA Website keeps you up to date on industry news, as well as providing a valuable source of information within its 'members only' pages.

RHA Haulage Manual is your free handbook with all the technical and operational information you need at your fingertips.

Roadway, your free monthly magazine, will keep you informed on current legislation and technical issues.

National Directory of Hauliers will include a free listing of your company details; you'll also receive a free copy worth £100 when you return your completed questionnaire.

RHA Compliance Services will keep you legal – your Area Manager can carry out Systems & Procedures Audits to protect your 'O' Licence and help you draw up the written Contracts of Employment required by law.

RHA Code of Conduct: Members must abide by the RHA Code of Conduct which requires them to act with integrity and honesty.

RHA Cost Tables, sponsored by Michelin, are available free on the RHA website and are now fully interactive. If you don't have internet access you can obtain a copy from your Regional Office. The RHA publishes an annual Summary showing the rise in costs year on year.

RHA Tachograph Analysis handles charts and digital records to help keep your business legal and keep you in control. We give confidential advice as well as high quality analysis and can merge the information from manual and digital records.

RHA National Training exists to ensure you can source training services which are relevant to your needs. Training is an investment, not a cost, and many of our services are offered to members at discounted rates. We are a national training organisation, with instructors and providers based throughout the UK and a wide range of courses which can be delivered at your own premises at a time to suit you. Learn more

RHA Hauliers' Shop stocks around 170 essential products at competitive prices to help you run your operation effectively and efficiently. Click for shop

RHA Business Services are selected for their high quality, excellent customer service and great value. These include RHA LawPlan, RHA Rescue, RHA Insurance, RHA UK Fuel Services and RHA Communications.

How to Join

To become an RHA member, complete an online application or call the RHA's membership team on 01733 267436.

Still unsure and want to know more? – request your free information pack.