In a pioneering initiative Britain's hauliers have joined with partners to help ex-service veterans who have hit hard times by training them up to drive trucks.  

The Institution of Engineering and Technology welcomes the transformative potential of driverless vehicles, but warns that their complex software must be subject to regular safety testing.

With no commitment in today's Queen's Speech to make a final decision on the location of a new runway in London and the South East, Let Britain Fly made the following statement:

The Road Haulage Association has today launched another exciting initiative, Road to Logistics.

Transport Select Committee member Mark Menzies MP argues that delays to a final decision on airport expansion are now 'adversely impacting the UK’s economic growth and costing jobs'.

Calor Gas writes ahead of next week's Queen's Speech and calls for a new bill to tackle air pollution and reduce emissions.

As predicted by the Road Haulage Association, the focus of migrants intent on reaching the UK is moving to other, smaller, French ports.

Four of the UK’s  leading architectural practices have unveiled pioneering new concepts that bring to life Heathrow’s vision for the expansion of Britain’s global gateway.

Heathrow has announced it will meet and, in most cases, exceed the conditions set out in the Airports Commission’s recommendation for Heathrow expansion.

As predicted by the Road Haulage Association, the focus of migrants intent on reaching the UK is moving to other, smaller, French ports.

The Road Haulage Association urges the new London Mayor Sadiq Khan to spend a day in the cab of an HGV to understand the difficulties in getting Londoners’ ‘day’ delivered.

The Road Haulage Association congratulates new London Mayor Sadiq Khan on his election victory and has asked him to view the streets of the nation’s capital from the cab of a truck.

Labour MP Andrew Gwynne talks to PoliticsHome about closing a loophole in nineteenth-century taxi licensing laws which currently enables previous offenders to drive cabs unchecked. 

The Road Haulage Association notes with interest HMRC's successful court case against a former managed service company (MSC) that encouraged individuals to set up limited companies in order to avoid income tax and national insurance.

The Road Haulage Association has strongly criticised the European Commission's decision to challenge the legality of the HGV road user levy, introduced two years ago.

Today, day two of the Commercial Vehicle Show saw Road Haulage Association National Chairman Jim French launch National Lorry Week 2016 which will run from 19 until 24 September.

The Director External Relations at Heathrow Nigel Milton responds to TfL on the costs of upgrading transport links to Heathrow if the expansion goes ahead there.

The Road Haulage Association is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new and ground breaking insurance service, FR8 Haulage insurance, designed exclusively for member organisations of the RHA.

Go-Ahead celebrates Responsible Business Week (18-22 April 2016 #RBWeek), an annual campaign to encourage businesses to increase their positive contribution to society, with an impressive 95% score.

In a round-up of the transport commitments featuring in the main London mayoral candidates’ manifestos, Dods Monitoring examines the proposed futures of the capital’s essential infrastructure.

The Road Haulage Association publishes a manifesto urging London’s Mayoral candidates to reject a rush hour lorry ban, and for Londoners to ‘work together’ on alternative congestion solutions.

Tonbridge and Malling MP Tom Tugendhat writes ahead of his debate today on: 'the effect of aircraft noise on local communities' with special focus on Gatwick's flight path, which covers part of his constituency.

With this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show just around the corner, the Road Haulage Association is filled with anticipation as it prepares itself for three days of new product launches, exciting announcements and the opportunity to talk to members and prospective members about everything we do to support the industry on which the rest of UK economy relies.