RHA news update

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RHA news update

The RHA (Road Haulage Association) has welcomed the news that the proposed EES (Entry and Exit System) for the EU has been delayed.

Due to come into force this May, it has now been put back until the end of the year to give haulage companies time to prepare.

The system would have required non-EU citizens to be fingerprinted and photographed potentially causing significant delays at ports.

In other news the RHA has a benevolent fund to help those associated with the haulage industry who are experiencing hard times in the current economic crisis.

In the past it has helped with:

  • Buying food, clothing and white goods.
  • Help towards outstanding bills and priority debt such as mortgage or rental arrears.
  • Funding for training – redundant drivers can apply for a free Driver CPC or driver medical to help them return to work.
  • Much-needed aid equipment, such as wet rooms, wheelchairs, specialist beds, etc.
  • Essential home improvements.
  • Travel expenses for hospital visits.

There is more information on how to apply on the RHA website or call 01733 856615

The RHA continues to campaign on behalf of the haulage industry

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The RHA continues to campaign on behalf of the haulage industry

Reacting to the Chancellor’s recent Autumn Statement, the RHA (Road Haulage Association) has pointed out that our haulage businesses are “facing near-record high inflation, energy costs and fuel prices in the midst of an economic crisis”.

It said: “Costs for road transport businesses have increased by over 11% in recent months with fuel alone up by nearly 40%.

“These increased costs have a direct impact on the prices on our shelves, as businesses have little choice but to pass them on to the consumer.”

The organisation’s MD Richard Smith was disappointed that there had been no action to reduce fuel duty nor any mention of the RHA’s proposed Essential User Rebate.

While welcoming the energy support package that will last until April 2023 the RHA has promised to work with the Government on its review of the scheme to try and ensure the best deal possible for its members in the Spring 2023 budget.

It’s the season for truck fests

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It’s the season for truck fests

We spent the weekend of 11 and 12 June in Ipswich at the Suffolk Foxfest held at the Foxhall Stadium.

We were delighted that our two trucks won several awards:

Volvo:

1st Best Volvo

Scania:

1st in Show

1st in 2005 and older

2nd in Best Restored

1st in the Leggett Memorial

Foxfest is a charity truck show supporting Poppies Care Farm.

It was open to the public at 1600 Saturday with the truck light show and live music on stage till 2200 then open again on the Sunday at 1000am for more entertainment on stage as well as children’s entertainment including bouncy castles and for the trophy presentation for the trucks.

Peterborough Truckfest

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We had a great time at the Peterborough Truckfest

This annual event at the East of England showground in Peterborough is one that we have never failed to attend.

The organisers even managed to hold it every year despite the disruption caused by Covid.

There were trucks of all shapes and sizes including American rigs, customised trucks, emergency vehicles & vintage trucks.

In addition to the displays of all kinds of trucks and competitions for the best presented, there were many events to entertain visitors.

They included Monster Car Crushing Action with the Swamp Thing, Freestyle motocross riders performing tricks and rides on the Slingshot truck.

It was a great day out for everyone whether they were connected to the haulage industry or not.

Fuel price increases are not good for businesses

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Fuel price increases are not good for businesses

The Haulage industry is particularly vulnerable to the rise in the price of fuel and we are no exception.

So far, however, we have been able to absorb the costs without passing them on to our customers, but we have to warn them that it is not a situation that can be sustained indefinitely.

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has been campaigning hard on behalf of the industry in the run-up to the Spring budget statement, asking as many people as possible to write to their MPs.

It wants the Chancellor to do three things in relation to fuel prices:

  • Freeze fuel duty for diesel for a further two years.
  • Introduce an essential-user rebate for lorry and coach operators.
  • Introduce a 12-month delay to the red diesel rule changes with a phased introduction

The more people join the campaign the greater chance that the haulage industry can keep its prices down for its customers.

Shortages? What shortages?

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Shortages? What shortages?

We have been working hard throughout the weeks to get supplies to retailers who need them.

The signs are that supermarkets are not expecting the severe shortage of seasonal foods that they were expecting earlier and certainly retailers in the East of England have been reporting that they have been able to fill the gaps in their shelves.

Hopefully, there will be no more hold-ups or bottlenecks but you can be sure we are out there every day making sure orders get to the businesses that need them.

Celebrate Road Haulage

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Celebrate Road Haulage

Every year our industry body the Road Haulage Association runs a week of activities to celebrate the work we do.

This year National Lorry Week is from October 25 to 31 and the RHA has as usual been putting on lots of events, competitions and information sessions to highlight the range of jobs that make up the logistics industry.

It has never been more necessary given the lorry driver shortage to encourage young people into thinking of a career in the industry.

Meanwhile, we, like all those already in the business, continue to work hard to deliver all our services to our clients and fortunately are experiencing no hold-ups at ports, despite all the publicity in the media. 

It is important, however, that our customers makes sure all their paperwork is in order since they are responsible for the contents of the containers we deliver.

Clean Air Zones are being adopted by towns and cities throughout the UK

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Clean Air Zones are being adopted by towns and cities throughout the UK

In ongoing efforts to clean up the air and the environment many places have, or are intending to, introduced limitations on vehicles entering their centres.

This has become especially an issue for haulage companies, where the latest rules mean all vehicles must have Euro VI engines to gain access.

In London, for example, where there is a Low Emissions Zone (LEZ) there is a charge of £100 per vehicle over 12 tonnes for anywhere inside the M25 that do not have Euro VI.

But among those cities and towns that are following suit are Birmingham, Leeds, Bradford, Bristol and Bath.

Brighton is expected to follow suit by 2023, while Cambridge is contemplating the move, though has yet to announce a date.

Cardiff, Aberdeen, Derby, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle and Manchester are reported to have plans in the pipeline or imminent.

Many are also likely to introduce charges for access, which will increase the price of deliveries into their centres.